Røros

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Introducing Røros

Norway’s outstanding folk museums that recreate the past are no substitute for Røros, a charming Unesco World Heritage–listed village set in a small hollow of stunted forests and bleak fells. This historic copper-mining town (once called Bergstad, or mountain city) is home to colourful wooden houses that climb the hillside and a strong community spirit. The Norwegian writer Johann Falkberget described Røros as ‘a place of whispering history’. It makes for a good tourist brochure cliché, although in this case it happens to be true as Røros remains one of the most ­enchanting places in Norway.

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Last updated: Mar 2, 2009

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  1. Karl_Kristian avatar
    RE: norwary one week only

    by Karl_Kristian 29 March 2009

    A possible route (but mayb a bit inteense and costly) But it covers South-Norways natural highlights from public transportation Oslo-Røro…
  2. OsloViking avatar
    RE: Norway around christmas

    by OsloViking 15 October 2008

    To be sure about snow, you have to move away from the coast, and perhaps gain some altitude. "The mountain region" of south Norway is…
  3. OsloViking avatar
    RE: going to norway

    by OsloViking 07 August 2008

    Agree. A bit too ambitious. If you rent a car, focus on one part of Norway (north or south). I would for sure leave out Tromsø, but distance…

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