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Røros
Røros Museum Olav’s Mine
- +47 72 40 61 70
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Join us for an hour's walk through 300 years of mining history. The guided tour takes you through the Nyberget mine dating from the 17th century and the Olav's Mine from the 20th century, descending 50 metres below ground and 500 m into the mountain before reaching the massive Miner's Hall.
Join us for an hour's walk through 300 years of mining history. The guided tour takes you through the Nyberget mine dating from the 17th century and the Olav's Mine from the 20th century, descending 50 metres below ground and 500 m into the mountain before reaching the massive Miner's Hall. Sound effects and lighting add to the authentic feel. Remember to wear warm clothes and solid footwear!
The museum houses exhibitions about the mining community and the geology of the region.
Museum shop. Café during the summer season (1.07. – 6.08: 12-17). Guided tours daily in the summer season, Thursdays and Saturdays during winter, offered in English and Norwegian. See the times for the guided tours under "Time".
During the winter season: Reservations by 12.00 on the day of the tour to: Røros Museum (+ 47 72 40 61 70)
To get to the mine, take the main road 31 out of Røros, until the signposted turnoff to the Olav's Mine (Olavsgruva). Approximately 13 km.
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General
Accessibility
- Access for wheelchairs
- Toilet for disabled persons
Discount
- Group price/discount
Accommodation
Hotel facilities
- Conference facilities
- Family-friendly
Outdoor Activities
Activities
- Barbeque site
- Bird safari
- Boat available
- Boat trips
- Canoeing
- Cross-country skiing
- Freshwater fishing
- Guided trips
- Guiding
- Hunting and fishing
- Nature trail
- Rod fishing
- Rowing trips
- Safari
Canoeing & kayaking
- Canoeing
Fishing
- Freshwater fishing
- Ice fishing
Wildlife safaries
- Birdwatching
Plan Your Trip
Getting here
- Coach/bus parking
- Parking
Facility Info
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Showrooms & exhibition halls
Opening hours
Jan 2, 2017 - May 31, 2017:
Thu
Sat
15:00
- 16:30
Apr 8, 2017 - Apr 16, 2017:
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Sat
Sun
15:00
- 16:30
Jun 1, 2017 - Jun 19, 2017:
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Sat
Sun
15:00
- 16:30
Jun 20, 2017 - Aug 15, 2017:
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Sun
11:00
- 12:30
Jun 20, 2017 - Aug 15, 2017:
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13:00
- 14:30
Jun 20, 2017 - Aug 15, 2017:
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Sun
15:00
- 16:30
Jun 20, 2017 - Aug 15, 2017:
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Sat
Sun
17:00
- 18:30
Aug 16, 2017 - Sep 10, 2017:
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Sat
Sun
15:00
- 16:30
Sep 11, 2017 - Dec 30, 2017:
Thu
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15:00
- 16:00
Oct 3, 2017 - Oct 14, 2017:
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Thu
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15:00
- 16:30
Dec 27, 2017 - Dec 30, 2017:
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15:00
- 16:30
