Røros

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Røros is one of the oldest towns of wooden buildings in Europe, and is located on a gently sloping plateau 628 metres above sea level. The city was founded in 1644, when the first copper ore was found in the area, and over the years Røros became one of the most important mining towns in Norway.

In 2013 Røros received the prestigious certificate “Sustainable Destinations”, a quality label awarded to destinations that work systematically to reduce the environmental impact of tourism while maintaining a high-quality experience for visitors, as well as preserving the destination’s history, character and nature. Røros is also known for being one of Norway’s leading regions for locally produced food.

Today, the small town of Røros is a living museum, and the entire town centre with its authentic wooden buildings is protected. As you explore Røros' narrow streets, old courtyards and buildings, you will find several independent shops and interesting workshops offering locally made ceramics, clothing and food, among other things.

Røros has retained much of its original character. The street pattern and farming properties in the center of town are the same as were originally constructed in the 1600's. Due to its authentic wooden buildings and unique character of an early mining town, Røros was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1980.