Telemark Excursion

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Experience Norwegian wildlife, mountains, lakes, history and traditional culture.

Telemark county offers the visitor beauty and drama. Many people regard Telemark as the heart of Norwegian culture.

Go on a hike to Gaustatoppen, see a medieval stave church and much more.

Limited number of places. Students with ISS housing will be prioritized. Any remaining space will be offered to students without ISS housing at a cost of NOK 4000.

General information

  • Registration for on-site activities will be sent in May (in an email).
  • Dinner is served on Sunday evening at the hotel.
  • Students who prefer beverages other than ordinary tap water (which is of good quality in Norway) at dinner will have to pay for this individually.
  • Breakfast is served at the hotel on Monday morning.
  • On Sunday and Monday there will be packed lunches.
  • Students will stay in shared cabins, and some in shared double beds. The room sizes vary.
  • Departure: The buses leave Sunday morning from R?nningen dormitory.
  • Return: The buses will return to R?nningen dormitory Monday afternoon/ evening.
  • A detailed program will be published on the webpages in May.
  • IMPORTANT: Students with ISS housing need to register in order to participate on this trip, even though the cost is included in the ISS housing price. See information about this registration in the email that is sent out in late April.
  • Limited number of spaces.

External links                               

The medieval Heddal stavkirke                     

Information about Gaustatoppen      

The travel route from Oslo to Gaustablikk

Things to do in Rjukan 

Tourist information about Telemark   

Tags: excursion, International summer school, UiO, Gaustatoppen, ISS
Published Apr. 18, 2024 7:06 PM - Last modified May 8, 2024 3:08 PM