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Røros Essentials

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage town of Røros, a remarkably preserved 17th-century copper mining hub. This selection covers the industrial heart of the town, from the iconic 1784 stone church to the massive slag heaps of Slegghaugan. Discover the subterranean world of Olav's Mine, the historic workers' dwellings along Sleggveien, and the Smeltery museum. Beyond the timber-clad streets, the list extends to the rugged wilderness of Femundsmarka National Park, known for its ancient pine forests and glacial landscapes.

Røros Mining Town

or Rosse is a municipality in Trøndelag county, Norway. The administrative centre of the municipality is the town of Røros.

Røros Church

Røros Church or Bergstadens Ziir is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Røros municipality in Trøndelag county, Norway.

Olav's Mine

Located 13 kilometers from the town center, this museum offers guided tours 50 meters underground through the Nyberget and Olav's mines. The site showcases 300 years of copper mining history and includes a subterranean concert hall.

Røros Museum Smeltery

Housed in a reconstructed smelting hut at Malmplassen, this museum features working scale models of 18th-century mining machinery and exhibitions detailing the history of the Røros Copper Works from 1644 to 1977.

Slegghaugan

Large mounds of slag, a byproduct of copper smelting, that provide an elevated viewpoint over the town’s wooden architecture. These dark hills are a protected landmark representing three centuries of industrial waste.

Sleggveien

A historic street lined with small log houses from the 18th and 19th centuries. These dwellings were originally occupied by miners and craftsmen who lacked their own farmland, illustrating the living conditions of the town's lower social classes.

Femundsmarka National Park

Femundsmarka National Park is a national park in Innlandet and Trøndelag counties in Norway. The landscape is largely marshes and lakes.