Røros Things to Do Tips by FletteMette

Røros Church was built in 1784, and is the only stone building in the old centre of Røros. The church is situated on a small hill above the town centre, and can be seen from most of the surrounding area.

The first church in Røros was built in 1650, only four years after the first smelting hut had been built - but after 130 years the church had to be replaced by a new and bigger one. Today's church is Norway's fifth largest, and seats around 1600. The construction of the church was paid for by Røros Copper Works - and you'll notice the symbol of the Copper Works on the church tower, just above the clock.

The church is considered to be one of the most important church buildings in Norway, and is something of a symbol of Rørøs. (If you show a random Norwegian a pic of this church, "everyone" would be able to tell you which church it is!;o) Guided tours are available year-round.

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Address: Røros town centre

Røros Museum, located in a reconstructed smelting hut, focuses mainly on the history of Røros as a mining town. The museum, situated by some massive slag heaps, displays accurate models of the machines and equipment used during the 333 years of mining in the area. You'll also learn more about the way people lived in the small mining town.

There are also various art exhibitions at the museum.

Olavsgruva - Olav's Mine - which is situated about 13 km northeast of the town, is another part of Røros Museum. On a guided tour you'll walk approximately 500 metres into the mine, and end up about 50 metres underground. Bring good walking shoes and warm clothes, it's quite cold inside!

Røros museum is open daily between mid-May and mid-October, closed Mondays between October 15th and May 15th.

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Phone: +47 72406170
Address: On the top of Bergmannsgata

When arriving at Røros, the first thing you'll notice is the huge slag heaps on the edge of the town. The slag heaps consist of waste material from the smelting process - in copper smelting, the copper flows as a liquid to the bottom of the furnace, and the slag accumulates on top of the copper and can be removed.

The slag heaps are located near the Hitter river - where the main smelting hut of Røros Copper Works was situated. This smelting hut was in use for over 300 years (1646 - 1953), and the town of Røros grew around it.

The slag heaps at Røros are protected by law, and are an important part of Røros as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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