Sitting in a sun-deprived valley , Rjukan installed mirrors to reflect sunlight onto the town 's square . The result was that people could see their own reflection on the mirror and it made them feel better about themselves. Thanks to a 100-year old idea , visitors can also come for a spot of sunshine , too . Local businesses hope new light will draw tourists to the town in winter .
Sitting in a sun-deprived valley , Rjukan installed mirrors to reflect sunlight onto the town 's square . The result was that people could see their own reflection on the mirror and it made them feel better about themselves. Local businesses hope new light will draw tourists to the town in winter .