Røros, Norway

Røros

A historic copper-mining town of colourful wooden houses.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Røros

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk the streets of colourful wooden miners' houses and the slag heaps.
  2. AfternoonVisit the old smelting house museum and the white church.
  3. EveningHave dinner in the old town, many places use local produce.

Day 2

Take a dog-sled or horse-sleigh ride in winter, or hike the hills in summer.

What to eat

Røros dairy products and reindeer meat.

Local tips

Make the most of Røros

Beat the crowds

Calm most of the year. The Christmas market and winter fair in February are busy.

Best photo spot

The wooden houses along the streets with the church and the slag heaps behind.

Getting there

Trains run from Trondheim, about 2.5 hours.

Don't miss nearby

The Olavsgruva mine and the Femunden lake area.

Good to know

Winter is very cold here, often below -20°C. The whole town is on the UNESCO list.

Plan your visit

Getting to Røros

Getting there

  • Røros Airport (RRS)2 km away
  • Trondheim Airport, Værnes (TRD)100 km away
  • Trondheim105 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeHidden town
Good forOld towns & architecture, Food
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryNorway

Questions

Røros: good to know

Is Røros worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns and food. A historic copper-mining town of colourful wooden houses.

How many days do you need in Røros?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Røros?

You can visit all year. Calm most of the year. The Christmas market and winter fair in February are busy.

How do you get to Røros?

The nearest airport is Røros Airport (RRS), about 2 km away. Trains run from Trondheim, about 2.5 hours.

What is there to see near Røros?

Nearby hidden places include Trondheim (107 km), Lillehammer (169 km) and Atlantic Road (211 km).

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