Things to do in Røros
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Alaskan Husky Tours
In winter, Alaskan Husky Tours organises two-hour excursions by dog-sled (adult/child/12-18-year-old Nkr590/190/290) or horse-drawn sleigh (Nkr600 per hour for four people); in summer dog-cart trips offer an all-you’ll-get-at-this-time-of-year substitute. Its office is in Os, 22km southwest of Røros, but reservations can be made at the tourist office in Røros. You can also join a winter day trip to the Southern Sami tent camp at Pinstitjønna, 3km from Røros, where you’ll dine on reindeer and learn such unique skills as ice-fishing and axe-throwing. The three-hour tour costs around Nkr500 per person (minimum 10 people).
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Røros Museum
Housed in old smelting works, which were central to Røros’ raison d’être from 1646 until 1953, this museum is a town highlight. The building was reconstructed in 1988 according to the original 17th-century plan. Upstairs you’ll find geological and conservation displays, while downstairs are a large balance used for weighing ore, some well-illustrated early mining statistics, and brilliant working models of the mines and the water- and horse-powered smelting processes. Displays of copper smelting are held at 3pm from Tuesday to Friday from early July to early August.
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Røros Kirke
Røros’ Lutheran church is one of Norway’s largest with a seating capacity of 1640. Constructed in 1650, it had fallen into disrepair by the mid-18th century and from 1780 a new baroque-style church was built just behind the original at a cost of 23,000 riksdaler (one riksdaler is the equivalent of Nkr4, and at the time miners earned about 50 riksdaler per year).
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Hummelfjellet Alpine Centre
Hiking (and, in winter, nordic skiing ) possibilities abound across the semiforested Røros plateau; ask the tourist office for advice. Note, however, that many areas remain covered in snow well into the summer. Hummelfjellet Alpine Centre, 16km south of Røros, has two lifts and six slopes.
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Potteriet Røros
Here you’ll find pottery based on traditional designs from all over Trøndelag, although there are also some creative modern interpretations. The pottery workshop next door is open to the public and staff are always happy to explain the history behind each design.
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Ramm Kjelleren
This wonderfully atmospheric place occupies the bank vaults of a building dating from the mid-1700s. Cool bar staff, great decoration and a buzzy ambience when full make for a great evening out. It offers (free) live music on Friday night at around 9pm.
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Galleri Thomasgården
At the worthwhile Galleri Thomasgården, potter Torgeir Henriksen creates rustic stoneware and porcelain. You’ll also find the wonderful nature-inspired wood carvings of Henry Solli. The player piano is one of only two in Norway and dates back to 1929.
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Kvitsanden
A 1km walk northwest from central Røros will take you to the sand dunes of Kvitsanden, the largest in Scandinavia. Scoured, transported and deposited there by water flowing under an ancient glacier, they're more novel than beautiful.
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Kaffestugu Cafeteria
This informal cafeteria in a historic central building offers a good range of coffee, pastries, snacks and light meals. Its lunchtime specials are a little heavy on the potatoes, but the elk burger is good.
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Hartzgården Sølvsmie
Of special interest is this silversmith’s shop, where you’ll find locally handcrafted silver jewellery with an emphasis on Viking themes, as well as a small historical jewellery exhibit.
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Røros Walking Tours
The tourist office runs excellent guided walking tours of the historic town centre; the summer tours at 1pm Monday to Saturday and 2pm Sunday are in English or German.
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Skårhåmmårdalen
1km to the west of Kvitsanden is Skårhåmmårdalen, a gorge with sand-lined pools, which offers swimming on hot days and appears as if it might harbour trolls.
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Papa’s Pizza/Bodegaen
Papa’s, at the bottom end of Bermannsgata, serves decent pizza, fish and meat dishes. Its outdoor tables have views up this historic street.
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Krambuavis
This is an excellent choice with large servings, friendly waiters and good food, which ranges from Mexican to spare ribs and fish dishes.
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Ålen Ski Centre
Ålen Ski Centre, 34km northwest of Røros , boasts two lifts and four slopes.
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Røros Sport
For summer cycling, you can rent a mountain bike from Røros Sport.
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