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If you are in Røros in winter you have to take a tour with horse and carriage. This was the main way of transportation in the old days. The horses were also used to carry materials and groceries.
Today the horse can take you on rides in the mountains, or with a carriage through the city or the beautiful landscapes. With torches lighting up the dark winterdays this is a really beautiful trip.
Written Oct 3, 2004
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This is the best known landmark of Røros. The first church was built in 1650, only four years after the first meltinghouse was built. But after 130 years the church was in so bad conditions that it was replaced with a new church made of stones. It seats about 1600 people, and the interior is light with a very characteristic decoration.
The church is still in use and is open to tourists for guided tours. The tours takes about 30 minutes and gives you good information about the history from the old days and up untill today.
Written Oct 3, 2004
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You can see that the old houses have a very characteristic dark brown color. This color comes from the smoke of the old Meltinghouse. After houndred of years with this smoke in the air, the color got darker and darker and in the end it got the dark brown color it has today.
Written Oct 3, 2004
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As they were digging in the mines they took out a lot of stones and rocks. These were placed around the city, and many parts are actually built on top of these stones.
You can also see many slagghauger (slag heaps), small hills made of the stones and rocks dug out of the mountain. These give Røros it's characteristic look.
Written Oct 3, 2004
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You can learn plenty about the history of the city in this museum. It consist of the Meltinghouse and the mine called Olavsgruva.
If you are in the city you have to take the time to visit this. The mine is 13 km northeast of the towns center, and there are guided tours that take you around and tell you more about the mines and the people working there.
The tours take you 50 m below the ground and about 500 m inside the mountain. Be sure to bring some warm clothes as it is only +5C inside the mines all year around.
Updated Oct 3, 2004
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The town was founded in 1644 when they started mining for copper. 333 years later, in 1977, the mines were closed. But it is still a busy city, and lots of tourists come here to see the many attractions.
The narrow streets take you back to the old times, and the old timber buildings from the 17th and 18th centuries have been restored. You can easily spend a whole day strolling around this incredible town. In 1982 the city was added to UNESCO's World Heritage List. To get the most out of your stay you could take a guided tour by foot.
Written Oct 3, 2004
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Røros is situated about 120 km south of Trondheim and 390 km north of Oslo. The city is not so big, but it is a very popular place to visit. This is an old miningcity with lots of soul and atmosphere. It has very characteristic low wodden houses. The city is on UNESCO's world heritage list.
Written Oct 3, 2004
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Rørosmuseet
Museum featuring the social and natural history and the history of copper mining in the Røros area. Collection galleries. Scale models exhibition of historical mining techniqes. Art gallery.
Updated Aug 15, 2003
Address: Smeltehytta, Malmplassen. Røros
Phone: +47 72 40 61 70
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The Røros Museum contains models of water-wheels and lift mechanisms that were driven by horses. It also has models of sections through the mine galleries as well as exhibitions on the smelting process and copper production, natural and cultural conservation as well as an exhibition of clothes from 19th century Røros.
Tickets cost 60 NOK (Feb 2003), guided tours are available daily.
Updated Jul 21, 2003
Address: Røros Museum, Postboks 224, 7361 Røros
Phone: +47 72 40 61 70
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Today's big wooden building that houses the copper production museum is a reconstruction of the old smelting works that was destroyed in fire in 1975. The smelting works at this place dates back to 1646, and Smelthytta is a reconstruction upon the drawings from 1888.
Updated Jul 21, 2003
Address: Postboks 224, 7361 Røros, Norway
Phone: +47 72 40 61 70
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Today's big wooden building that houses the copper production museum is a reconstruction of the old smelting works that was destroyed in fire in 1975. The...
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Q: Hi, im glady to be a membership in this site. I need to know the role of public participation in the designation of World...
A: Not sure I understand your question. Are you asking if Roros, being a World Heritage site, will mean that it will be crowded when you visit in early October?
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The history of Røros is the history of copper production. The town was founded in 1644 when the trial mining started – the first smelting works near the Hyttelva river started to operate in 1646....
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Røros, Designated by UNESCO World Heritage Site
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A UNESCO world heritage sight!
An old mining town in the east of Norway not frar from the swedish border! It's a nice old town with lots of wooden houses and a museum. A few miles from Røros you'll find the Olavs Mine. An old...
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Røros is amazing. The old part is 100% wooden. If travelling in the area, you absolutely must visit. Together with Olavsgruva, it takes at least a day.
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