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Delve into Rauland in Norway
Rauland in the region of Telemark county is a city in Norway - some 96 mi or ( 155 km ) West of Oslo , the country's capital .
Current time in Rauland is now 10:30 AM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Oslo " with a UTC offset of 1 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Gothenburg, Vehus, Tveitogrend, Trondheim, and Tjonnegrend. While being here, make sure to check out Gothenburg . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Rauland ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Early Summer at the cabin in Rauland
My second trip here in early summer...and boy was it HOT despite being surrounded by slushy snow and ice! ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Rauland
Rauland is a former municipality in Telemark County, Norway. It is part of the traditional region of Vest-Telemark. It was created in 1860 from the districts of Rauland in Vinje and Øyfjell in Lårdal as a border adjustment. The new municipality had a population of 988. On 1 January 1964, Rauland was incorporated into Vinje. Prior to the merger Rauland had a population of 1,656. Rauland is known for hiking, recreation and skiing. Telemark University College has a campus in Rauland.
Located at 59.73 8.00 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Vehus
Vehus is a village in Aust-Agder, Norway.
Located at 59.63 8.03 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
Møsvatn
Møsvatn (or Møsvann) is twelfth largest lake in Norway with a surface area of 78.31 km². It lies primarily in Vinje municipality in Telemark county. The lake lies in the watershed of the Skien river and discharges into the Måna river. Along the shores of the lake, many traces of stone age settlers can be found. It is 919 meters above sea level and regulated to use for hydroelectric production. Some of Norway’s highest mountain farms (fjellgårder) can be found here as well.
Located at 59.87 8.08 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
Battle of Vinjesvingen
The Battle of Vinjesvingen took place in May 1940 in Telemark county, Norway. It became one of the two last strongholds of Norwegian resistance in southern Norway during World War II, alongside the struggle of Hegra Fortress. Vinjesvingen was a battle in the Norwegian Campaign.
Located at 59.62 7.81 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Vinjevatn
Vinjevatn is a lake in the municipality Vinje in Telemark, Norway. The main natural influx comes from the river Smørkleppåi, and the lake drains through the river Vinjeåi which meets the river Tokke at Åmot. Vinjevatn is regulated, and receives water from Totak through the Vinje Hydroelectric Power Station.
Located at 59.60 7.85 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
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