Røros again

In this street called Flanderborg, my grandmother lived all her life and my mother grew up here and now my uncle lives in the old house. I have also lived in this town for about six years, 26 years ago. The town is worth visiting both summer and winter!

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.

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.