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Breathtaking and impressive views of the surrounding mountains and fjords. Simply magnificent!

Skien is one of Norway's oldest cities, dating back to the Middle Ages. It's famously the birthplace of renowned playwright Henrik Ibsen, and you can explore his childhood home, now a museum. Skien is also known as the starting point of the scenic Telemark Canal, a historic waterway with a spectacular system of locks. Historically a center for seafaring and timber exports, it now boasts a blend of urban life with pedestrian streets, green spaces, and a vibrant cultural scene.

Stavsro is the common starting point for an adventure on Gaustatoppen. As well as parking, there's a cafe here that specialises in regional rømmegrøt, a porridge made with sour cream, milk, and a bit of flour, and then topped with cinnamon and sugar. Of course, it also sells waffles.

Gaustatoppen Turisthytte is famous for it's waffles – incredibly it sells over 50,000 a year. It's the ideal fuel after the long pull up towards Gaustatoppen's summit ridge. Built in 1893, this DNT hut is available to book and serves other food beyond waffles and drink too.

A popular and straightforward route that features a hefty amount of elevation gain. However, two rewards await you at the summit. First, there are the magnificent views of the mountains of the mountains of Telemark, Buskerud, and the Oslomarka. Second, there's the thrilling run back down.

In summer for running and in winter with the spectacular track. Both are great fun

Stunning view point over the surrounding mountains and fjords. There's a handy information board to understand which peaks you are looking at.

This is the actual summit, not far from the well-known mountain station. The way there runs over partly rough terrain, where trekking shoes, sure-footedness and also a head for heights are not the worst companions. You will be rewarded with a magnificent view of southern Norway.