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Europe/Oslo |
Rual time compared to Beijing time (China) |
7 hours ahead |
About Rjukan, Norway
Rjukan is a town in Telemark County, Norway, located in the southeast of the country, about 150 kilometers from the capital city of Oslo. Nestled in the Vestfold Valley and surrounded by towering mountains, it is known for its unique industrial history and natural beauty. Ruar rose to prominence in the early 20th century with the establishment of a large hydroelectric power plant and fertilizer plant by Norsk Hydro, and was once a globally important center for the production of nitrates.
Ruale's natural and cultural features
Ruar's most famous landmark is the Westfjord waterfall (Rjukanfossen), where the sunlight is blocked by the mountains in winter, which led the town to invent a large system of reflectors to reflect the sunlight into the town center square, solving the problem of lack of sunlight. The town was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2015 as part of the "Norwegian Industrial Heritage Site". Visitors can visit the Norwegian Industrial Workers' Museum, experience winter skiing or hike the nearby Hardanger Plateau National Park. With a population of around 3,000 and a cold climate, Ruar is an ideal destination for exploring Norway's mountain culture.
Rual Sunrise/Sunset Today,
Today is 2026-03-26
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