Opportunities for mining and farming in Røros created a unique mountain settlement – a man-made wonder, with an exceptional cultural value. This has earned Røros a place on the Unesco World Heritage List.
Housing a large collection of well-preserved wooden buildings, Røros has an active and growing community all living and working in the middle of a world heritage site. Strolling down the streets of Røros, you can practically hear the whispers of history.
The town centre hosts a thriving arts and crafts community, with workshops, quaint little boutiques and good cafés and restaurants all offering local specialties. This region is well renowned for its excellent produce.
The natural surroundings of Røros provide a splendid backdrop for activity. Right outside your door you will find trails and skiing tracks leading you to great mountain plateaus and snow-capped peaks, enchanting forests, flowing streams, tranquil lakes and forest-clad valleys. Winter in Røros is everything you have ever dreamed of; a sparkling white winter wonderland, surprisingly stimulating and breathtakingly beautiful.
Conquer the snow-white, open plateaus on cross-country skis, go dog sledging with the first certified Eco tourism business in Norway or enjoy ice fishing on mountain lakes. Join a guide for a reindeer safari in Forollhogna National Park or play a round of golf by the largest desert in Northern Europe, Kvitsanda.