After breakfast, 09:00, we set off to cross Hardangervidda, about an hour away from the hotel and another hour to cross it

Hardangervidda is the largest high mountain plateau in Northern Europe, covering about 8,600 square kilometres.  It’s a vast landscape with flat plains in the east, steep mountains in the west, and is home to Europe's largest wild reindeer herd.

The whole route was simply a scenic overdose. Mountains, lakes (dozens & dozens) and roads not for the faint hearted. More 180º bends than you could count, as you crossed multiple mountains and valleys.

Our destination was the Norge Hydro plant at Vemork (near Rjukan), where during Winter 1942 and Spring 1943 three missions to prevent Nazi Germany acquiring the heavy water needed to develop an atom bomb were ultimately successful. “The Heroes of Telemark” movie is the Hollywood version of events, more actually described in Norwegian TV’s “The Heavy Water War” (sometimes titled “The Saboteurs”) available on Disney+, Netflix or Prime depending on country of subscription.

It’s a long 800m climb from the car park to the (now) museum. Edwards (thankfully) had chartered mini-bus transfers.

We were greeted by a guide who gave some orientation and the tour included two excellent videos describing everything that happened. There was plenty of time to explore the site and the various exhibitions. Three hours well spent, including more scenic views.

Our return journey was similar, but following an alternate road for part of the way - more scenery on steroids.

Back at the hotel for around 17:15.