Top 10 Family Activities in the Winter

Røros and Østerdalen has great winter experiences on offer – for big and small. Turn your back on the hectic day-to-day life, and spend quality time with your family.

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1. Horse and sleigh

When winter darkness has spread over the old mining town, you see the smoke rising from the chimneys into the winter night. You can almost see the light and warmth of the many hearts in the old houses. You are securely wrapped in sheepskins, while the steady horse in front of you pulls the sleigh through the snowy streets…

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2. Cross-country skiing

Miles of ski tracks – something for everybody, whether you’re a professional athlete or are just out for the fun of it. The Røros-area boasts beautiful mountains and great views. The forests protect you against harsh weather and protect the tracks from snow drifts. Røros has more than 200 kilometers of prepared tracks for skiing.

3. The House of Aukrust - visiting with Solan and Ludvig

Your family will enjoy a visit to the House of Aukrust, where you can experience many interesting contraptions and installations. Try out what it’s like to be a journalist with the “Flåklypa Daily Paper”, visit the workshop of Reodor Felgen, sneak a peek at the outhouse workshop, see Il Tempo Gigante, the chocolate machine or visit the home of the neighboring gnome. You’re never too old for Kjell Aukrust – and children of all ages still enjoy him.

4. The Olav mine - sub-terranean adventures

Go on a guided tour and visit 300 years worth of mining history! You’ll go 50 meters straight down and 500 meters into the mountain to see the Nyberget mine from the 17th century and the Olav mine from the 20th. An experience for children and grown-ups, not soon forgotten.

5. Alpine - sun, mountains and powder snow

Our region has the perfect climate for lovers of powder snow. Bring your skis or your snowboard and visit the slopes in Hummelfjell or Funäsfjällen. Just 15 minutes south of Røros or across the border to Sweden, you can go skiing on the various slopes that you can find there. Funäsfjeällen have six different areas, 38 ski lifts and 140 slopes to choose from.

6. Kicksled, an entertainingmode of transportation

The Norwegian kicksled is an effective and fun way of traveling in Røros. The locals use it on a daily basis in winter, no matter the age. Take the kicksled and zoom down Church street to experience the mining town Røros.

7. Dog-sledding like an adventurer

Bring your family and have an adventure in the wilderness! Travel at high speeds with a dog- sled. Have a magical time in a winter landscape with sled dogs who love what they do. There are tours to suit everyone, whether you’re looking for a half-hour short trip or one that lasts from a couple of hours to a full day.

8. Savalen horse center

Savalen Horse Center has its located at Savalen. They organizing in all of North Østerdal. The main goal is to offer cultural and historical quality experiences with horses for locals and tourists. Mighty scenery from horseback in the varied and beautiful forests and mountains in the region. Atmospheric sleigh rides in winter nights with starry skies and crisp fresh snow under the runners.

9. The south-Sami culture

For hundreds of years, the nomadic Sami tribes have been present in the Røros region, where tame reindeer have been herded. A few minutes walk from the center of town, and you have the opportunity to see the Sami culture up close. Here you can feed and pet the reindeer or try your hand at lasso-throwing.

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10. The Røros museum

The exhibitions in the old furnace building give you an idea of the daily work in connection with the Røros Copper Company. The scale models tell the story of the mines, furnaces, and devices that were used. The exhibition comes to life, thanks to the use of water-powered shovel wheels, light, and sound effects. Children are often fascinated by the scale models and will want their parents to stay longer, so that they may witness the smelting and casting of copper.

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