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World Heritage site Roros with a well preserved copper mine and buildings from from the 1600's
Roros Culture
During winter, a traditional market called "Rørosmartnan" is organized and that draws an average of 60,000–70,000 tourists each year. The market begins on the last Tuesday in February and lasts five days.[5] There is also an outdoor musical theatre performance played in Røros to commemorate the tragedy when the Swedish soldiers froze to death. This show has been played since
Roros is located on a gently sloping plateau about 630 meters above sea level that is forested with mostly birch and some pine, but the tree line is never far away. The largest lake within the municipality is Aursund and the river Glomma has its origin here. The most northerly part of Femund, the third largest lake in Norway, is located in Røros. These lakes and other in Røros, such as Bolagen, are well suited for kayaking and fishing.
Röros week is from around the 19th February
The town of Røros is one of the oldest towns in Europe still made of wooden buildings. It’s one of the few mining towns in the world to be on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. A Norwegian author declared that the town is “a place of whispering history”. The wooden houses give the town a medieval appearance and evoking a rich period atmosphere captured in many films and television shows.
Røros Fair is an annual event that dates back to 1854, with an enchanting atmosphere. In the past the people of Härjedalen were trader/farmers. They travelled to Røros market with their sled horses laden with goods. They made this long journey in the wilderness, for the opportunity to sell their goods and to meet other traders. This tradition is maintained today and in February you can see the sled horses procession stopping at Hotel Tänndalen for refreshments on the way to Røros.
