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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…
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…
Tynset
In Gammeldalen you will find some beautifully formed corries created during the ice age.
Røros
The Smelthytta museum is built on the ruins of the smelter that burnt down in 1975. Here you find exhibitions about the history of the Røros Copper Works, brought to life by models of mines, smelters and technical installations. These models give an…
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…
Glåmos
On the northern side of Lake Aursunden, around 6 km from Glåmos, is Sakrisodden
containing Norway’s rarest plant, the Siberian Aster (Aster Sibiricus). If you would
like to visit Sakrisodden, please contact Jorunn at the farm by the plant sanctuary.
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…
Røros
In the mining town Røros we have since 1999 been pleased by the fact that the year has gotten another new season. “The fifth season” is emerging in the middle of March, and to the sound of chamber music and the smell of tulips we float around while…
Røros
Røros church - also called "The pride of the mining town" - was built in the golden age of the Røros Copper Company. The building was finished in 1784 and is one of the largest churches in Norway, with 1600 seats. It now emerges in its entire…
Røros
Røros Copper Work's most significant mining area. 12 km from Røros town centre, 1 km from Olav’s Mine.. Guided tours : Book guided tours at Rørosmuseet T: +47 72 40 61 70 booking@rorosmuseet.no