Røros: World Heritage, Mining Culture and Nature
Accommodation in Røros
Røros combines a mining town built entirely of wood with a cultural landscape whose history extends far beyond the town itself. The UNESCO World Heritage site “Røros Mining Town and the Circumference” includes not only the town but also industrial and rural cultural landscapes, Femundshytta and its associated area, and the winter transport route. This offers different ways to plan your trip: you can learn about the town’s history, discover traces of mining in the landscape, or focus on nature experiences.
Mining History and Culture in Røros
A guided walking tour of the mining town begins at Rørosmuseet Smelthytta and ends with a guided tour of Røros kirke. The church has 1,600 seats. At the Pressemuseet Fjeld-Ljom, a different kind of history takes centre stage: newspapers can still be produced there using traditional methods, with lead type, printing plates and painstaking handiwork. Those interested in literature will find an important place for learning about Johan Falkberget’s literary work at Ratvolden, his birthplace.
You can also encounter the history of copper mining beyond the town walking tour. At Storwartz, many monuments are marked with QR codes. They provide information about the buildings, structures and history of the area, and let you explore the cultural landscape on foot. A guided tour of Nyberget gruve and Olavsgruva offers an insight into 300 years of mining history: Nyberget gruve was in operation in the 17th century, while Olavsgruva operated in the 20th century using more modern methods. On paths and trails in Røros, you will often pass one or more cultural heritage sites connected with copper mining and the World Heritage site.
South Sámi history is also part of the cultural picture. The “Ti finpussa” exhibition adds another perspective with festive clothing from 19th-century Røros. You can fill your stay with a variety of themes, from mining and its landscape to literature, clothing and regional cultural history.
Cycling, Forest and Views
For an active way to explore the landscape, Mølmannsdalen offers a distinctive perspective: you can cycle there through easy but varied terrain, past lakes and glacial gravel ridges. Parts of Mølmannsdalslia consist of old-growth forest and are protected as a nature reserve. For a different view of the mining town, head to the summit of Slegghaugan, which offers panoramic views of the town.
A guided hike through Røros combines exercise with regional food culture. It introduces the history of food and familiarises you with the region’s products and traditional dishes. So, when looking for a holiday apartment for your trip, you can choose according to the experiences you have in mind: would you like to focus on mining and cultural history, or explore the countryside by bike or on foot? These priorities can help you choose the right kind of stay without combining the different experiences into a single walking tour.
Getting There and Experiences at Femund
There are regular train services to Røros from Oslo and Trondheim. Femund also offers a way to plan a trip beyond the town: a boat carries hikers, paddlers and anglers to Femundsmarka National Park. The boat route runs from Elgå in Hedmark to Synnervika in the municipality of Røros; Synnervika is 30 kilometres from the town of Røros. Bear this distance in mind if you want to include both the town of Røros and the boat route in your trip plans.
When looking for a holiday apartment, you can first decide what you want to focus on: town culture and mining history, nature experiences by bike, or activities around Femund. For orientation, you can also explore the destinations of Glåmos, Røros and Brekkebygd.
For the broader travel overview: Sor-Trondelag.
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