Spend your holiday in a cosy holiday apartment at the foot of the highest mountain in Southern Norway, Gaustatoppen. Renovated in December 2018, the bright and modern apartments are located on Gaustablikk at an altitude of more than 900 metres in northern Telemark.

You'll find everything you need for your holiday, including a kitchenette, fridge and freezer, dining area and TV. Free parking is available behind the apartment complex, and several of the two-bedroom apartments have private balconies where you can enjoy unique views of the surrounding mountains, including Gaustatoppen

When you stay at Gaustablikk Apartments, you also have access to all the offers at the neighbouring hotel Gaustablikk Fjellresort. Pamper yourself in the hotel's spa area with sauna, spa and indoor heated swimming pool with mountain views, let the kids romp in the playroom or enjoy the delicious locally inspired dishes in the hotel restaurant on those evenings when you don't want to cook in the apartment's kitchen.

A holiday apartment at Gaustablikk is the perfect base for an adventure holiday in Telemark's beautiful countryside. Here you can enjoy nature on foot along the marked hiking trails, in the water on Lake Kvitåvatn - or in the fresh air on top of Gaustatoppen, 1,883 metres above sea level, where you can enjoy the stunning view of southern Norway's vast mountains, forests, lakes and fjords.

Practical information
Check-in and check-out is at the reception of Gaustablikk Høyfjellshotell. The reception is open 24 hours. Check-in: 3 PM Check-out: 11 AM
Rent a child seat for NOK 50 per stay.
Rental a cot with bedding for NOK 250 per stay.
Bed linen and towels are included.
Apartments must be cleaned before departure. Final cleaning (optional) NOK 800 per apartment.
Access to the pool area is free at Gaustablikk Høyfjellshotell.

Gaustablikk Apartments

With 91 light and inviting rooms, which encompass everything from single rooms to family rooms, the atmosphere-filled mountain hotel can fulfil every need. There are both child-friendly facilities here such as a playroom, playground, billiards and table tennis as well as pampering of the adults in the form of and a sauna, spa and heated indoor swimming pool, from where you can enjoy the location's unique mountain view through the large window sections.

The evenings can be spent in the lively bar, where there is often live music, after a delicious meal in the hotel's restaurant, where the cook will pamper you with traditional dishes made of Norwegian raw materials from the sea and mountains. During the summer, your food can be enjoyed on the terrace with a spectacular view of southern Norway's highest mountain, Gaustatoppen. From the winter of 2021/2022 you will be able to look forward to a still more exciting menu and choice of windows after a comprehensive renovation and upgrade of the hotel.

Right outside the hotel, the area offers an abundance of fantastic outdoor experiences, from idyllic hiking trips along the marked-off routes. through bicycle and boat rentals, and to recreational fishing or a cooling splash in the mountain lake Kvitåvatn. Plus, do not forget that every visit to Gaustablikk ought to encompass a trip to the top of the impressive mountain that you can see from the hotel: From Gaustatoppen in clear weather you in fact can enjoy a view over one-sixth of all of Norway!

Gaustablikk Fjellresort

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With 8-9 beds distributed between three rooms, Kvitåvatn Mountain Cabins' 36 cabins are perfect for both family holidays as well as nice group trips with friends. Each cabin has its own kitchen and bath, two toilets and free WiFi. Here, you can enjoy your morning coffee on the veranda with a surreal view of Gaustatoppen, before you surrender to the unique nature experiences for the day.

The area offers marked-out hiking trails, recreational fishing, canoeing and bathing opportunities at Kvitåvatn Lake, and with only 6 km to Gaustatoppen it is obvious that one of the holiday's excursions should be on the Gaustabanen train. The unique train route takes you through the mountain and to the top of Gaustatoppen, where you can enjoy a spectacular 360-degree view at 1883 m above sea level.

The historical town of Rjukan lies only 17 km away, where you can experience the Norwegian Industrial Workers Museum, and if the day is to be concluded with something good for the palate, you can visit the restaurant at the nearby Gaustablikk Høyfjellshotell, just 600 m from the cabins, where the cook works magic with Norwegian raw materials from the sea and mountains.

Practical information:
Check-in: 4 PM. Check-out: 11 AM
Rent a child's high chair for NOK 50 per stay.
Rent a child's cot with bed linen for NOK 250 per stay.
Rent bed linen and towels for NOK 150 per person
Flats must be cleaned before your departure.
Final cleaning (optional) up to 7 days NOK 1,000 (+ NOK 200 if a dog is also brought)
Final cleaning (optional) 7-12 days NOK 1,600 (+ NOK 200 if a dog is also brought)
Final cleaning (optional) more than 12 days NOK 2,000 (+ NOK 200 if a dog is also brought)

Kvitåvatn Fjellhytter (Gaustablikk)

Kvitåvatn Mountain Cabins (Gaustablikk)

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If you choose to spend your summer holidays in Gaustablikk, you are guaranteed a real pearl of experiences. Located in the northern part of Telemark, Gaustablikk is a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts, while the surrounding area offers exciting towns and attractions to pique the interest of even the most smartphone–addicted teenager.



NEW IN 2021: Northern Europe's highest padel tennis facility



Now you have the opportunity to try the trendy sport, padel tennis, in a dreamlike setting. Right next to Gaustablikk Høyfjellshotell and with a great view of Gaustatoppen and the mountain lake Kvitåvatn, two padel tennis courts were opened in the summer of 2021. Rackets and balls can be rented on site.



Gaustatoppen and Gaustabanen



An absolute must for any holidaymaker in Gaustablikk is a top trip to Gaustatoppen. The trip is about five kilometres each way, but if you want to save some energy, you can ride almost all the way to the top on the "Gaustabanen" – a unique railway inside the mountain!



If you choose to walk, a wide and well–marked path will take you up a 700m difference in altitude. At the top, you can reward yourself with coffee and waffles from the century–old tourist cabin, while enjoying the panoramic view: from Gaustatoppen you can see a sixth of Norway in clear weather!



Nature experiences of the highest order



Gaustablikk is beautifully situated on the shores of Lake Kvitåvatn, which invites you to go fishing, canoeing and, not least, take a cool dip with spectacular views of Gaustatoppen – perhaps followed by a visit to one of the area's floating saunas?



The area also offers a wealth of marked hiking and cycling routes in the idyllic high mountain landscape. Particularly popular is the "Solstien" – a family–friendly tour on the edge of the Hardangervidda plateau. The spectacular tour, which starts with a ride on the Krossobanen cable car, offers 360–degree views of Hardangervidda, Gaustatoppen, Møsstrond and Rauland.



Rjukan – Dramatic history from world war two.



Just about
 30 minutes from Gaustablikk you will find the focal point of one of Norway's most dramatic events in recent times: Rjukan. If you've seen the film Telemarkens Helte or the TV series Heavy Water War, you know the story of how Norwegian saboteurs prevented the German occupying forces from using the city's heavy water production to make an atomic bomb.



On the "Sabotage Trail" you can walk along the same path that the saboteurs followed on their way to blow up the Vemork heavy water plant. Signs along the trail tell the dramatic story of the hike, which also offers impressive views of the mountain landscape and Rjukan town.



Heddal – An adventurous stave church



Heddal Stave Church an hour's drive south of Gaustablikk is Norway's largest preserved stave church.
The stave church is a fascinating sight as it sits atop the hill in the beautiful Norwegian landscape. Take your time to study the myriad details – the portico, the multi–storey roof and the scaly roof tiles are just some of the reasons why the church seems like it's straight out of a fairytale!



Don’t forget…



Rjukan is also home to the Norwegian Industrial Workers' Museum, where you can both delve into the story of how Hydro started the world's first production of artificial fertiliser – and thus started the industrial revolution in Norway – and of course hear more about the exciting sabotage operation.



Cabin, apartment or hotel?



If you choose Gaustablikk as your holiday destination of the year, you can put together a trip to suit your own tastes. There are many different accommodation options here, depending on whether you prefer the easy option (and self–indulgence) of a hotel or 'self–catering' in a cabin or apartment.



Your guide to a great holiday in Gaustablikk



Read more about what to do, see and do in Gaustablikk below and find inspiration for your holiday in our travel articles about the area.




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Amazing nature experiences coupled with exciting saboteur tales and adventurous buildings. That's what you can experience on your holiday to Gaustablikk.

Gaustablikk – spectacular scenery and dramatic history

Gaustablikk

Whatever accommodation you choose, you'll be staying with Gaustablik's stunning scenery right outside your windows.



For a little pampering, book a room at Gaustablikk Høyfjellshotell, where you can look forward to lovely surroundings, plenty of good food and drink and the chance to make use of the hotel's spa area. The hotel is currently undergoing an extensive refurbishment, so you can look forward to both a beautiful and modern setting and delicious new dishes on the menu.



Staying in one of Gaustablikk Apartments' newly renovated apartments, you can enjoy the peace and space of your very own apartment (many of which have balconies where you can enjoy your morning coffee or an evening drink) – but also make use of all the facilities at Gaustablikk Høyfjellshotell, just 75 metres away.
If you prefer the authentic mountain holiday atmosphere, one of Kvitåvatn Fjellhytter's lovely log cabins is an obvious choice. Here you can enjoy the beautiful countryside right on your doorstep and have your morning coffee on the veranda overlooking the Gaustatoppen.

In Gaustablikk, you can choose to stay at Høyfjellshotellet, in one of Kvitåvatn Fjellhytter's cabins or in an apartment at Gaustablikk Apartments.