Waterfall

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Waterfalls are spectacular natural phenomena, captivating with their powerful movement and dramatic landscapes. The dynamic flow of water, combined with the tranquility of the surrounding nature, provides a unique subject for photographers. Long exposure shots create a soft, flowing effect that emphasizes the power of the waterfall.

Hydroelectric power in Rjukan

In Rjukan, everything revolves around electricity, just as we like it :-) The Vemork hydroelectric power station, built in 1911, was the largest in the world at the time and right in town you can see the Såheim hydroelectric power station today.

The Gaustabanen take you up the 1,900 meter high Gaustatoppen. We are lucky, the railways and access have just started seasonal operation and our summit ascent leads first over serpentines to 1170 m, then with railway 1 horizontally 850 meters into the mountain and from there with a funicular at 39° 1050 m wide and 850 meters high.

The Rhine Falls near Schaffhausen

The Rhine Falls near Schaffhausen is a tourist highlight in Switzerland but above all well worth seeing.

The Gullfoss in Iceland

As soon as the river Hvítá in the Haukadalur falls over two cascades into the depths, it makes its way through mighty gorges.