Looking for things to do in Røros? Read this post and learn about them!
A beautiful, small town in Norway known for its stunning scenery and cultural heritage. From the snow-covered mountains to the crystal-clear waters, it’s an unforgettable experience. Not only is it full of natural wonders, but its colorful wooden buildings, winding streets, and cobblestone courtyards make it a magical place to explore.
The town’s history dates back to the 17th century when copper was mined from the nearby mountain, and today much of that same architecture still stands in all its glory. The locals are friendly and welcoming, always willing to share their knowledge with visitors about the various attractions that await them.
Whether you’re looking for a peaceful day trip or an extended stay in this picturesque village, there’s something for everyone here. With plenty of outdoor activities like skiing and hiking, museums and galleries where you can learn more about Røros’ past, and restaurants serving traditional Norwegian cuisine – you won’t be disappointed!
So come explore the magnificent beauty of Røros – you won’t regret it!
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Experiences and top things to do in Røros
Forollhogna National Park
Forollhogna is a hilly region located in the heart of Norway. The Forollhogna National Park is situated in the center of this area. Traditional mountain farms and lush valleys stretch the mountain plateau.
On the outskirts, the villages have one of Norway’s most vivid farming communities. The secluded mountain farm roads and network of mountain trails are suited well for hiking and cycling. It starts from the villages to the quiet and peaceful mountains.
You can also go fishing with trout and salmon on the nearby rivers and lakes. The area is also known for hunting grouse, moose, and reindeer in the fall.
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Jutulhogget Canyon
The largest canyon in Northern Europe was carved out roughly 10,000 years ago when glaciers covered the region. The Jutulhogget Canyon can be explored on foot by navigating a treacherous path, or from a vantage point high above the canyon, and you can take in the scenery.
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Are you planning your travels? Here’re my top travel resources!
I’m a serial planner both in life and in travel – I have bucket lists, things to do, see, and everything. So, I always love when my life is sorted easily using tools and resources that would make my general planning a little smoother and easier. Therefore, in my many years of traveling the world, I’ve seen myself returning to these travel resources repeatedly. And here I am, sharing my tips to make your life easy and breezy so you can stress less, travel heaps, and focus on the fun part of travel!
- Booking.com – I book all my hotels through this website and don’t honestly use anything else. They always have the best prices, in my opinion.
- Airbnb – If I’m traveling long-term to one destination, I book my flats through Airbnb.
- Skyscanner – The best place to find cheap flights on flexible dates. I use this a lot to score cheap flights within Europe!
- SafetyWing – Always travel insured! Never leave your home country without one. It is worth the extra money, I promise you!
- GetYourGuide – Hands-down, the best place to find cool and unique tours if you don’t feel like winging it, and go straight to a local expert. I use this a lot in new destinations to get acquainted with the area!
- My Pretty Wild World Travel Diary (coming soon) – A book you can write down your travel plans, create itineraries, track down your budget, and dot down memories along the way! A handy book you can keep and read later to revisit memory lane.
- Pretty Wild World Travel Planning Printables (coming soon) – Are you a nut like me when it comes to planning? Yes? Good. My travel planning resource in one zip file is an easy-to-use printable planner that comes with tips that helps you plan your travels during the planning stage, a pre-flight checklist, an itinerary planner, and so on.
Slegghaugan
The production of slag occurs naturally throughout the copper smelting process. Slegghaugan is a range of massive mountains formed due to a great deal of change during the past 333 years. A breathtaking vista of Mining Town may be seen from the peak of Slegghaugan. Very close to Slegghaugan is Sleggveien, popularly referred to as Pippi Street. Production of a Pippi Longstocking episode took place in this location.
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Røros Mining Town
Due to its long history of copper mining, Røros is also known as Bergstaden, which translates to “the rock town.” Historically, it was recognized as a bergstad, or “mining town,” with the “silver town” of Kongsberg, the other town in Norway with this designation. Before, the bergstad enjoyed some privileges unique to mining towns unavailable to other Norwegian municipalities.
Røros has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1980, and its current residents still work and live in the distinctive buildings of the 17th and 18th centuries that gave the city its unique character. Most of the roughly 80 wooden residences in Røros are arranged around central courtyards. Many of the town’s buildings have maintained their original medieval-looking pitch-log facades. The community also boasts two places of worship. The ancient and colossal Røros Church and the more modern but as striking Røros Chapel.
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Hold up! Have you thought about the importance of travel insurance?
Remember this: anything can happen. Travel is fun, but your health is more important; thus, I always, always, always recommend getting insured during the duration of your trip. I have benefitted from having one multiple times, and it has been covered for thousands of euros!
The latest one is not necessarily “health” related – it was during the peak of the unspeakable terrible C that consumed the world. I was living in Vietnam when I received an email from SafetyWing (my travel insurance) that if I want they’ll fly be back home to Finland as the world goes through a global emergency alert. I flew back fully covered, and dealing with SafetyWing was a breeze despite the roar of people in contact with them trying to get back home.
I can’t highly recommend them enough. Otherwise, I rarely get sick; hence I don’t always need to head to a hospital, but knowing that I have travel insurance makes me feel safe at the very least.
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Flanderborg
This section of town lies across the Hitterelva River from the city’s two main thoroughfares. You may find several lovely homefronts in this peaceful mining town area. An old route leading up to the smelthytta is likely where these structures are clustered (smelter hut).
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Røros Church
The Røros church, often known as “The pride of the mining town,” was constructed during the peak of the Røros Copper Company’s success. Having been completed in 1784, this structure is one of the largest churches in Norway. As a result of a meticulous restoration finished in 2010, it is once again visible in all its former glory.
Røros Church is closed on Sundays and for other religious holidays and special occasions.
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What are my favorite travel must-haves?
As a frequent traveler, I’ve learned a lot throughout my years of travel, and there are five items that I always carry with me regardless of where I go and how long the trip is. Here are my five travel must-haves!
- Warm packable jacket – I always carry a light jacket, even when heading to warm countries. There hasn’t been a time I never used it, especially in airports and planes.
- Transparent toiletry bag – I often bring a carry-on if I’m only traveling within Europe for a few days. Life is so much easier to go through security checks with a transparent toiletry bag.
- Kindle Paperwhite – I love a good read and always take my Kindle everywhere. It keeps me entertained during long flights and waiting times.
- Powerbank – I don’t know how I could travel without one! Having a power bank saved me a ton since I carry a lot of electronic devices with me.
- Travel Adapter – I never leave my luggage without a travel adapter! I carry one with me all the time. It is just one of that travel-must haves that doesn’t hurt to have in your bag at all times.
Planning to visit Norway? Check these posts out!
- Norway Points of Interests: Places to visit, Hiking spots, Beaches to chill, Camping spots, Small towns to visit, UNESCO sites, National parks to check out, Museums to visit, and Castles to check out
- When is the best time to visit Norway? Check out this detailed post!
- Oslo Points of Interests: Things to do in Oslo, Museums to check out, Cafes to check out, and Restaurants to try
- Norway Culture Overview: Tipping culture, Interesting facts, Norwegian drinks to try, Norwegian food to try, and Supermarkets to do groceries
- Places to visit in Norway: Alta, Røros, Fredrikstad, Bodø, Westerdn Fjords, Bergen, Lofoten Islands, Stavanger, Svalbard, Trondheim, Helgeland, Åleslud, and Tromsø
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