Imagine a place with more than 150 waterfalls, almost all of which have easy access and a stable climate that guarantees long periods of cold weather. Add in a local population that welcomes visiting ice climbers, a dramatic World War II history and great skiing on offer for 'rest' days and this is not just a place to dream about - it is Rjukan. Situated in the centre of southern Norway, with fairly short access from the main cities, and with world class ice climbing, it is no wonder that the place has rapidly gained popularity.
Routes
151 ice routes (WI 2...WI 7)
20 mixed routes (M5...M10)
50 of the Best Routes 
Graded List of Routes
List of First Ascents
| Crag (click for details) | No. of Routes | Grade Range | Route Type | Sunshine or shade |
Approach walk | Other | Page | ||||
| Krokan If you like ice cragging, this is the place to head for. Here you will find the... |
27 |
| Winter |
Evening sun |
Level 5 mins |
44 | |||||
| Upper Gorge The Gorge is a very special place to be. The steep surrounding walls ensure... |
23 |
| Winter |
No sun |
Downhill 15 mins |
53 | |||||
| Vemork Bridge The popular Vemork Bridge Area is quick and easy to get to and has a collection... |
12 |
| Winter |
No sun |
Downhill 15 mins |
65 | |||||
| Lower Gorge The Lower Gorge offers a gentle introduction to the climbing at the Rjukan... |
20 |
| Winter |
No sun |
Downhill 10 mins |
71 | |||||
| Rjukan Centre The Rjukan Centre area is a typical Norwegian valley; around the small village,... |
25 |
| Winter |
No sun |
Uphill 20 mins |
82 | |||||
| Svadde Area Driving into Rjukan, there are three main waterfalls which attract your... |
9 |
| Winter |
No sun |
Uphill 45 mins |
94 | |||||
| Gausta Area These waterfalls lie directly beneath the peak of Gaustatoppen and the trio of... |
6 |
| Winter |
No sun |
Uphill 45 mins |
Windy |
99 | ||||
| Ozzimosis Situated in a gully alongside the road up towards Gaustatoppen, this area has... |
11 |
| Winter |
No sun |
Downhill 5 mins |
103 | |||||
| Bølgen Area The Bølgen Area offers long and generally straightforward slabby ice climbs. In... |
13 |
| Winter |
Evening sun |
Uphill 20 mins |
107 | |||||
| Mael Area Mæl is a huge amphitheatre with a special atmosphere. You are surrounded by... |
5 |
| Winter |
No sun |
Uphill 45 mins |
113 | |||||
| Jailhouse Ice Despite the secluded location and strenuous approach, Jailhouse has really got... |
2 |
| Winter |
No sun |
Uphill 45 mins |
115 | |||||
| Kong Vinter The little gorge of Kong Vinter is easily accessible, has a nice setting and... |
9 |
| Winter |
No sun |
Uphill 20 mins |
Abseil |
118 | ||||
| Presnil Presenil Area is an open valley with two areas described here located on... |
7 |
| Winter |
Sun to mid-afternoon |
Level 10 mins |
122 | |||||
| Hovinbøle Both of these waterfalls are located above the Tinnsjøen Lake which usually is... |
2 |
| Winter |
No sun |
Downhill 45 mins |
125 |
