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The Østerdalen and Røros region offers a broad choice of activities and experiences. Feel the thrill of walking in one of Northern Europe’s biggest gorges - or take a drive on Norway’s second highest roadway and admire the sunset from the top of the world on Tronfjell. In Røros a world heritage site awaits you with its colourful, old wooden houses and friendly streets – a place where nature, culture and history meet.

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The Timber chutes

Address

Feragen/ Femunden, 7374, Røros

Telephone
72 41 00 00

post@rorosinfo.com

Røros

Between the Femunden and Feragsjøen lakes, canals and chutes were built to float the timber from the Femund region to Røros. The facilities from the 18th century are now restored and can be reached by cycle or foot. Start from Langen, for example.
Timber-canals and chutes

Address

Feragen, 7374, Røros

Telephone
72410000

Røros

Between the lakes Femunden and Feragssjøen, the mining company built canals and chutes for floating logs from the Femund region through the Hådal valley to Røros. The 18th century facilities have now been restored.
Bjørgan Vicarage at Kvikne

Address

Bjørganveien, 2512, Kvikne

Telephone
477 57 253

Kvikne

On the 8th of December 1832, Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson was born in the vicarage at Bjørgan in Kvikne. His father, Peder Bjørnson had come to Kvikne as vicar the year before and the family stayed at Bjørgan until 1837. From there, they moved to Nesset in…
Brydalen Church

Address

Brydalen Kirke, 2501, Tynset

Telephone
95233621

Tynset

The chapel in Brydalen was consecrated in 1884. Previously, the school had been used for reading the scriptures. A grave yard for the people living in Brydalen was established in 1871. To build a church was quite a feat for the 20 people living in…
The Church at Kvikne

Address

Kvikne, 2512, Kvikne

Telephone
98862870

Kvikne

If you are interested to see one of the finest altarpieces in the country and a church richly decorated, then you must visit the church at Kvikne. This cross-shaped church was built between 1652-1654 and it was restored between 1738-1739. The…
Kvikne Copper Mine

Address

Kvikne Kobberverk, 2512, Kvikne

Telephone
62 48 50 00

postmottak@tynset.kommune.no

Kvikne

The remains of the copper mine are 8-9 km east of Yset in Kvikne. The road is only open in summer time. The first ore was found here in 1629. As opposed to other copper mines of any importance there was very little activity here after 1800. This…
Røstvangen mines

Address

Nytrøa, 2500, Tynset

Telephone
62 48 50 00

postmottak@tynset.kommune.no

Tynset

At Røstvangen you will find the remains of the mining community which existed for 17 years from 1904 until 1921 and resulted in the biggest bankruptcy in Norway’s history at that time. At the most populous period there were approx. 500 people living…
Molinga nature reserve

Address

7374, Røros

Telephone
72410000

Røros

Molinga nature reserve stretches out from the north-western end of Aursunden lake. Important nesting and resting area for birds. One of the wetlands in the Røros region with the richest variety of species during migration. Restrictions on using…
Huset Aukrust

Address

Nord-Østerdalsveien 5119, 2560, Alvdal

Telephone
62 48 78 77 / 911 95 658

post@aukrust.no

Alvdal

The Aukrust Center lies in the little town of Alvdal in one of Norway's many beautiful valleys. Its a museum built to house the life work of multi- artist Kjell Aukrust. Visit this beautiful building and experience Aukrust's drawings, paintings, the…
The Hiort chapel

Address

Kjerkgata 39, 7374, Røros

Telephone
+47 72 40 61 70

post@rorosmuseet.no

Røros

Director Peder Hiort died a rich man. He had no direct descendants. In his will he therefore decided that his fortune of 30,000 riksdaler should be the starting capital of a foundation with the aim of furthering arts and crafts, home industry, and…