Digging up the past: exploring the old mining town and World Heritage site

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Røros audio tour: Digging up the past: exploring the old mining town and World Heritage site

This is a 0.7mi walking tour

It takes an average of 60 mins to complete.

Røros

Norway

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About the Tour

Join me on this tour as we stroll through the quaint old mining town and historic World heritage site of Røros.

We’ll find out about the lives of the miners who mined the copper that Røros was known for. We’ll view some of the elegant houses and hear about the lives of those in the affluent part of town. After crossing the Glomma River, we’ll learn about the working class of Røros and get a glimpse into how they lived. You’ll meander of the Slagghaugene, the waste from the copper mine, and pass close by the Smelthytta and Røros Museum, before rounding off the walk near the beautiful Røros Church. Let’s see what we can dig up from the history of this fascinating town!

Tour Producer

Stormposten Lars Engerengen

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In the northern reaches of Europe, amidst the crisp air and breathtaking landscapes, resides an Arctic storyteller whose words weave magic into the frozen silence. Meet Lars Engerengen, a passionate narrator of the Arctic wilderness, a voice that carries the echoes of history and the whispers of untamed nature.

Living beneath the shimmering Northern Lights and the endless glow of the Midnight Sun, Lars discovered his fascination for the Arctic’s lore in childhood. Nights spent listening to age-old tales by the fireside sparked a curiosity that would shape his life’s journey. That spark grew into a flame as he ventured across icy tundras, sailed through fjords, and trekked along snow-laden paths, collecting stories etched into the land and its people.

His storytelling is more than words—it is an immersive experience. With a voice that soothes and inspires, Lars transports listeners to remote landscapes where ancient myths meet modern realities. Through his narratives, one feels the biting wind, hears the crunch of snow underfoot, and senses the resilience of those who carved out life in this harsh yet beautiful region.

Lars doesn't tell you everything, but he tells you enough to pique your curiosity. Enough to make you want to learn more. Enough to make you want to stay a while longer.

Join Lars on a journey beyond the ordinary—a voyage into the soul of the Arctic. Each tale is an invitation to explore a world where nature reigns supreme, and history lingers in every frozen breath. Step into the story, and let the Arctic speak through him.

Preview Location

Location 16

Røros Church

Let's stop here in on Kjerkgata, the church street, in front of the Røros church.

The church here at Røros is built to the opposite specifications of almost all other churches in Norway. The main entrance is to the southeast, while the choir with the altar is to the northw... Read More

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Major Landmarks

Røros Church
Roros municipality
Kjerkgata
Rørosmuseet Smelthytta
Slagghaugene
Røros Turistkontor
Rørosmartnan
Finnegården Røros

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Start location
Kjerkgata 1, 7374 Røros, Norway
Total distance

1km
Final location
Bergmannsgata 2, 7374 Røros, Norway
Distance back to start location

138.91m

Directions to Starting Point

Get to the monument "The miner and his wife" in the small park at Nilsenhjørnet, close to the railwaystation and Tourist information.

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Places to stop along the way

Bergmannsgata, by the Glomma river, Slagghaugene, Røros Museum and Smelthytta, Røros Church

Best time of day

Any time is good.

The Smelthytta and Røros Museum are open Monday to Friday, 10am to 3pm

Precautions

When walking on the Slagghaugene it is not recommended to wear white shoes - they might become grey or even black.

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