Destination Røros is located in Trøndelag, close to the Swedish border and Funäsfjällen. 400 km from Oslo, 150 km from Trondheim.

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3 Destination Røros is located in Trøndelag, close to the Swedish border and Funäsfjällen. 400 km from Oslo, 150 km from Trondheim. Røros Lufthavn is located 5 min. from the town centre. Direct flights twice a day Oslo-Røros Mon-Fri & Sun. Chartered flights TROLLHÄTTAN Trondheim Airport Værnes is located 180 km from Røros.

4 Several daily services to Røros from both Oslo / Hamar and Trondheim. Prices from NOK 299,-. Many roads lead to Røros. The scenery along Rondane National Tourist Road arriving from south and RV 705 arriving from north is beautiful. We have local, experienced bus companies.

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6 In 1644, copper ore was discovered in Røros. Mining and farming created a unique mountain settlement in the middle of the Norwegian highland. Foto: Tom Gustavsen

7 With its unique concentration of centuries-old houses, Røros is one of the oldest wooden towns in Europe and has been listed as UNESCO World Heritage since Extended in Foto: Tom Gustavsen

8 Røros is an active and growing community in which people live and work right in the middle of a world heritage site. Foto: Tom Gustavsen

9 Foto: Peter Møllenkamp The vast national parks of Femundsmarka and The Forollhogna Sámi people offer has lived an Eldorado in Røros for nature several experiences. hundred years.

10 In the areas surrounding Røros, you will find many mountain farms still in use. Some of them are several hundred years old. Photo: CH_Visit Norway

11 Our destination is built on a cultural and natural heritage which inspires and obliges us to work for sustainable tourism. Foto: Anniken C. Mohr

12 Jury statement: "This former mining town in Norway became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1980, but it has been a tourist destination in over 85 year. The little town with 3700 inhabitants, attracts over one million visitor each year, and the city takes care of its special features through a local knowledge program involving more than 90 companies, local food and much more. World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Destination Stewardship Destination Røros was awarded on the ground of the organization's work with sustainable tourism development program that includes the social, cultural, Environment-related and Economic conditions of tourismn. The other finalists are Misool Eco Resort, Indonesia and Tanabe City, Japan.

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14 Charming little cafés, restaurants and courtyards. Foto: Tom Gustavsen

15 Local food safari or cooking classes in the premier Norwegian local food region. Foto: Tom Gustavsen for Røros Hotell

16 Arts and crafts tour. Foto: Terje Rakke/Nordic Life/ Innovasjon Norge

17 Guided tour of the Mine Photo: CH_Visit Norway

18 Røros church One of the the most profiled churches in Norway

19 Museums, guided tours and cultural walks. Guided mini bus excursions.

20 Wilderness skills course Foto: RÅRøros

21 Exercise and well being Foto: Fjällnäs

22 Learn traditional folk dance Foto: Finn Nilsen

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24 Horse and carriage rides Foto: Tom Gustavsen

25 Horse back riding Foto: Tom Gustavsen

26 Fishing Foto: Fishspot

27 9- holes golf course Foto: Røros Hotell

28 A trip with MS Fæmund II Foto: Katrine Loraas

29 Hiking Foto: Peter Möllenkamp

30 Botanical walks Foto: Terje Rakke for Innovation Norway

31 Biking Foto: Røros Hotell

32 Berry or mushroom picking with guide Foto: Terje Rakke for Innovation Norway

33 Canoeing and kayaking Foto: Turskredder n

34 Dog mushing with 4-wheel carts Foto: Alaskan Husky Tours

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36 Horse and sleigh rides Foto: Morten Brun for Røros Hotell

37 Dog sledding Foto: Lasse Berre

38 Reindeers

39 Kick-sleds! Foto: Terje Rakke for Innovasjon Norge

40 Cross country skiing Foto: Roar Øhlander

41 Alpine skiing

42 Snow shoes Foto: Terje Rakke for Innovasjon Norge

43 Snow mobile safari Foto: Trond Guldhav Hellemstulen for Rørosopplevelser

44 Ice fishing

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46 Femundløpet (Femund dogsled race) Rørosmartnan (Wintermarket) Vinterfestspill (Chambermusic Festival) Jenterittet (terrain cycle race for women) Norsk Ørretfestival (Norwegian Trout-fishing festival) Livestock (music and outdoor activities) Elden (Historic music play on Scandinavia s most spectacular stage) Litteraturfest (Litterature Festival) Julemarked i Røros (Christmas Market) NM på ski Foto: Ketil Plassgård

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48 Røros is a compact town short distances between various activities make our concentrated destination perfect for your event or conference. Many activities are within comfortable walking distance. Foto: Ole Jørgen Kjellmark

49 located a 5 minutes walk from the town centre, next to Røros Hotell conference capacity for up to 600 persons 5 conference halls cinema with 120 seats Break-out rooms spacious exhibition areas professional technical facilities within eg. lights, pyro and sound Foto: Tom Gustavsen for Røros Hotell

50 Foto: Roar Øhlander for Røros Hotell

51 Foto: Roar Øhlander for Røros Hotell

52 1.100 m2 for exhibitions Exhibition hall 1: 3650 m2 Exhibition hall 2: 1300 m2 Capacity for dinners and concerts: 2500 pax.

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58 Hotel capacity in town centre: Appr. 400 hotel rooms. Destination Røros offers over 2500 beds in hotels, cabins, mountain lodges, guesthouses etc.

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60 Destination Røros Pb 123, NO-7361 RØROS NORWAY Tlf: Fax: Mail: Web: Foto: Tom Gustavsen

61 World Heritage Site since C381ebe9ADOEgsToPDskKP2CbAjKTiTSAdvUr8yc8x Sparkling Winter Dream