The mountain town of Røros is one of Norway's most beautiful and charming towns. The old mining town is well-known for its many winter activities and its great festival, Rørosmartnan.
Røros is one of the few mining towns on UNESCO's World Heritage list, so it clearly isn't your average mining town. The small, intimate town is filled with lovely old wooden houses, and offers a very special atmosphere to tourists who choose to travel to it. The Rørosmartnan festival, which is held annually, is well-known nationally and even internationally.
Come for a weekend trip to Røros and experience the Rørosmartnan. It is held in mid-February every year, and during the week that it takes place, the town is filled with sounds, smells, tastes and people. Hundreds of stalls are set up in the town centre, and there are many cultural events around town. Come and experience dance, theatre productions, good food, storytelling and fun fairs.
Also make sure to go on a guided tour in a mine during your stay. Olavsgruva is the only mine in the Røros region which is open to the public. During the tour, you will travel 50 metres down and 500 metres into the mountain, until you reach the Bergmannshallen concert hall and theatre. Going down the mine is a truly emotional experience, so don't miss this opportunity while you're in Røros.
Also visit some museums during your stay to get a peek into Røros' history. The Smelthytta (Smeltery) museum explores the history of the copper industry in the area, from 1650 to 1977. The museum has, among other things, many functioning miniature models of the equipment that was used in the mines. It may be a good idea to go on the guided tour in Olavsgruva before you visit the museum so that you can get the most out of it.
Winter brings out the best in Røros, thanks in large part to the stable snow conditions in the area. During the season, you can try many exciting activities, such as dog sledding and cross-country skiing.
There's a good reason why so many Norwegians choose Røros for their winter holidays—great experiences, and wonderful memories. Although winter is the best season in Røros, a lot of exciting things happen during the summer too!
