Giant Sun Mirrors of Rjukan
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For six months of the year, three giant mirrors direct a pool of sunshine onto this otherwise occluded town.

šŸ“œ Computer-controlled array of three giant mirrors reflecting sunlight into Rjukan's town square.
Installed in 2013, conceived by artist Martin Andersen and earlier by town founder Sam Eyde.

Why Go

ā˜€ļø Experience sunlight in a town usually in shadow for half the year.
šŸ“ø Witness a unique engineering marvel.
🚶 Easily accessible in the town square.
UNESCO World Heritage Site candidate.

Tips

šŸ—“ļø Best visited between late September and mid-March to see the sun reflection.
šŸ’” The mirrors adjust every 10 seconds to track the sun.

Hours

šŸ•’ Operates during daylight hours from late September to mid-March.

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