A historic journey in the Røros region

Join us on a historic journey in the Røros region! Learn about the unique history of the world heritage and the Røros region’s traditional and historic buildings!
Discover and immerse yourself in historical treasures in the world heritage of Røros and the surrounding area! Here you can meet local experts and join guided tours among the unique wooden houses and in deep mine tunnels. You can also enjoy traditional meals with local specialties in historic buildings and find the new addition to your art collection in one of the many art galleries in the mining town of Røros. 
Welcome to the Røros region, a journey in time!

 
A guided tour 

Hear the story behind this charming wooden town and about the people who lived here, while you’re in the middle of the well-preserved world heritage town of Røros. The guided walk from the Røros Museum takes you on a journey back in time; to the start of The Røros Copper Company, to the flourishing of the mining town of Røros and to the everyday life of the locals.

The Olav´s Mine 

Previous generations have paved the way in dark mine tunnels for the history of the world heritage site Røros. It’s a unique experience to join a guided tour that begins in the year 1650 in Nyberget mine, ending up in 1972’s Olav mine – this one continuing for 219 more years after the first one being closed down. The tour takes you through 500 meters of tunnels into the mountain and 50 meters into the depths.

Eat and drink in Røros

The Røros region is the country’s local food capital and is based on traditions. The low temperature and the barren landscape in the region result in local food products that are rich in flavor. Here you’ll be served local specialties with a modern twist. A perfect end to an exciting day in the world heritage. Read where you can fiond the local food here.

Kunst og kaos 

In historical surroundings, close to Malmplassen and the Røros museum, you will find the intimate gallery Kunst og kaos (“Art and Chaos”). They are located in Finborudgården, Mørkstugata 3 in Røros. A house with a history from the late 17th century. The building has been restored and contains this cozy gallery! With a passion for art and activities, this gallery fills the historic building with exhibitions by contemporary Norwegian artists. They also offer guided art tours or you can experience the gallery all by yourself, with the owners as engaging hosts, full of knowledge and passion for art.

 
Røros Kunstformidling

The gallery in Kjerkgata 2, Røros Kunstformidling, is definitely worth a visit when you visit our small strange town. You will find Central Norway's largest gallery in the heart of Bergstaden, Røros. This gallery offers Norway's most famous artists, but they also present a rich selection of local and Norwegian contemporary artists. 

You can also find typical products from the Røros region, such as Røros Tweed wool blankets and pillows, reindeer skins from Stensaas Reinsdyrslakteri and genuine Norwegian sheepskin from Myrvangen farm.

Søberg Gård 

Take a trip to the historic farm Søberg Gård in Alvdal, and experience a journey back in time in the old barn! The farm has roots dating back to 1925 and the farm’s barn has been decorated as was common in times gone by, with many varieties of local food and brews from the region. 
The old manure cellar on the farm has been converted into a light cave, and here you can join a light experience out of the ordinary! The old basement is filled with candles in all sizes, colours and shapes. Perfect for decorating a romantic table filled with the local goodies that are to be found in the barn.