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The town of Røros, Norway Photo: Terje Rakke

Røros

The former mining town of Røros is simply unique - a modern community, in which people live and work right in the middle of an UNESCO Heritage Site.
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The town of Røros, Norway - Photo: Terje Rakke

Røros

The former mining town of Røros is simply unique - a modern community, in which people live and work right in the middle of an UNESCO Heritage Site.

Røros

Source: Visit Norway

Explore Røros

Getting to Røros and around

Situated in the middle of Norway, Røros is easily reached from Oslo and Trondheim. Røros Airport is in walking distance from the centre of Røros.
Interest: Getting here and around

Where to stay in Røros

Stay in unique buildings which are protected as parts of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Røros.
Interest: Hotels, Hostels & Guest houses, Cottages & Holiday houses

Attractions in Røros

The town itself is the main attraction. By opening up your senses and curiosity, you may find yourself being carried back to life in a different age.
Interest: Museums & Galleries, Farm activities, Cultural heritage, UNESCO

What to do in Røros

Røros is proud to offer you an exciting adventure with the very first certified ecotourism business in Norway, Alaskan Husky Tours.
Interest: Canoeing & Kayaking, Farm activities, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking, Riding & Sledging

Tour suggestions in Røros

Go on a two-day wild reindeer safari or join a guided tour around Røros.
Interest: Tours & Safaris

Winter in Røros

Winter in Røros is a sparkling winter dream.
Interest: Skiing, Riding & Sledging, Dog sledging

Shopping in Røros

The village centre hosts a thriving arts and crafts community, workshops with outlets, quaint, little boutiques and good cafés and restaurants.
Interest: Shopping

Eating in Røros

The Røros region has been leading in Norway on developing local food and you may find locally produced meat and fish, as well as herbs and cheeses.
Interest: Food & Drink

About Røros

Tourist information in Villmarksriket Hedmark

There are several tourist information offices in Villmarksriket Hedmark. Most of them are open all year round.
Interest: Tourist information

Key facts about Røros

The Forollhogna and Femundsmarka National Parks form a framework around one of Norway’s most exciting areas of natural and cultural history.

Tourist information in Røros

There are several tourist information offices in the Røros area.
Interest: Tourist information

Key facts about Villmarksriket Hedmark

Villmarksriket Hedmark lies in the county of Hedmark, situated in the southeastern part of Norway, bordering to Sweden.

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Kayaking on the Glåma River

Our kayak guide and instructor is a local enthusiast with a cowboy hat, telling stories about the Tolga area as we glide down the river.
Interest: Canoeing & Kayaking

Reindeer safari in Forollhogna National Park

- The reindeer usually walk against the wind, so they can smell the predators, explains the safari guide as we start looking for animals.
Interest: Wildlife safari, Mountains, National parks

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