Digging up the Past in Røros: A Self-Guided Walking Tour

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40 minutes to 1 hour (approximately)
Offered in: English

See the old mining town of Røros at your own pace with this affordable audio tour.

• Find out about the lives of the Røros’ copper miners including the story of how Johan Moen’s son knew his father was dead
• Hear from producer Lars Engerengen whose passion for sharing local history led him to craft this VoiceMap tour
• Do it all in 40 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

Please note that this tour doesn’t include entry into Røros "Smelthytta" museum.

What's Included

VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Lifetime access to this audio tour in English
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and drink
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

The tour ends close a short distance away from the start location.

Itinerary

Duration: 40 minutes to 1 hour (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    The tour starts at the Nilsenhjørnet park in Røros

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour takes you down Bergmannsgata - one of two famous streets in the town.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour briefly stops outside the municipality.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour passes the Slegghaugan - a small mountain made up of waste from mining

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour passes the Røros Church.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour ends on Kjerkgata, a street in Røros.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour takes you passed the Røros Museum Smelthytta.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Private Sightseeing Tours
Audio Guides
Architecture Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
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