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Røros
Slag is a by-product of copper smelting. Slegghaugan stand as large mountains that are a testament to the huge amount of activity that has taken place over 333 years. Today it is a protected area under the Culture Heritage Act.
If you climb to the…
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…
Røros
Welcome to Sølendet
The Sølendet Nature Reserve was established in 1974 and today covers an area of 3064 decares (daa). Sølendet is one of Norway’s largest continuous areas of rich fen (calcareous mire). About half of the area consists of such…
Alvdal
One of Norway's best preserved open-air village museums with 17 turf roof houses from the 18th century. Rent an audio guide and gain a vivid and evocative insight into traditional farming, mountain farming, architectural styles, supersitions, and…
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…
Røros
Hyttklokka is positioned at the top of Mørkstugata, in proximity to Malmplassen. Hyttklokka was used to notify workers at the smelthytta(smelter hut) when work started and finished. The bell was probably also used as an alarm, to warn of fires, for…
Røros
Groups can book guided tours at Ratvolden, the home of Johan Falkberget in the summer season (1.06. – 30.09.)
The author Johan Falkberget (1879-1967) grew up in a mining area and began his career as a miner, his works drew extensively on his…
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…
Rendalen
Located close to the Old King’s Road (County Road 30), just south of Øvre Rendal Church, lies the beautiful Rendalstunet, which includes the Old Berger School "Gammelskola," the Bull Museum/Prestegårdstunet with eight buildings, and Bergslia with…
Tynset
Drive up Norway's 2nd highest road and witness a wonderfull panoramic view from Trontoppen. 1660 meters above sea level. The area is also interesting from a botanical perspective, offering several nature trails.
To drive all the way to the top…