The North Mine Field; the Kongens and Christianus Sextus mines

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A bike ride in the footsteps of Johan Falkberget. The North Mine Field can be reached from Røros, Glåmos, or Rugeldalen. Falkberget himself worked in the mines in this area, and many of his books and rich literary works are inspired by it.

The photos are from the Røros Museum's archives.

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The North Mine Field; the Kongens and Christianus Sextus mines

Type:Mountain tour

Nordgruvfeltet, 7374, Røros

Tel: 72410000

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Contact info

Peder Hiorts gate 2

NO-7374 Roros

Norway

Phone: +47 72 41 0000

Email: post@rorosinfo.com

Org.nr. 930 710 652

Roros Tourist Office (+ summer openings)

Monday - Friday: 10:00 - 16:00 (10:00 - 17:00)

Saturday: 10:00 - 14:30 (10:00 - 16:00)

Sunday: Closed (10:00 - 16:00)