Storwartz was Røros Copper Work's most significant mining area, which was included as a part of the World Heritage Site of Røros Mining Town and the Circumference. Several of the cultural monuments in the Storwartz field are marked with QR codes. Use a smartphone or tablet to read the codes and receive information about buildings, industrial sites and the history of the area. 12 km from Røros town centre, 1 km from Olav’s Mine.
Tel: +47 72 40 61 70
Join us for an hour’s walk through 300 years of mining history. The guided tour takes you…
Kuråsfossen 1, in Glåmos, was built by Røros Kobberverk and put into operation in 1896.…
Slag is a by-product of copper smelting. Slegghaugan stand as large mountains that are a…
When Røros Copper Works built the first smelter in 1646 people came to get paid work and…
The Smelthytta museum is built on the ruins of the smelter that burnt down in 1975. Here…
Hyttklokka is positioned at the top of Mørkstugata, in proximity to Malmplassen.…
Molinga nature reserve stretches out from the north-western end of Aursunden lake.…
The houses on Sleggveien, Slag road, give some idea of the social history of the mining…
Røros church - also called "The pride of the mining town" - was built in the golden age…
Director Peder Hiort died a rich man. He had no direct descendants. In his will he…
This is a part of town on the opposite side of the Hitterelva river, in relation to the…
Regional Arts Centre with plenty of events. Regularly hosts performances by the national…
On 8 January 1886 the Fjell-Ljom newspaper published its first issue. Many young writers…
This colorful charming timber town was founded in 1646 and has since developed as both a…
The outdoor music threatre Elden is located in the middle of the world heritage in Røros.…
Open houses in Sleggveien, RørosThe houses on Sleggveien, Slag road, give some idea of the social history of the mining community. In the five houses at the top of the road lived day labourers, craftsmen, gypsies and others who had no permanent work for the Copper Works and no land to farm. The houses have been restored in their…
The Storwartz mining area, RørosRøros Copper Work's most significant mining area. 12 km from Røros town centre, 1 km from Olav’s Mine.. Guided tours : Book guided tours at Rørosmuseet T: +47 72 40 61 70 booking@rorosmuseet.no
Peder Hiorts gate 2
NO-7374 Roros
Norway
Phone: +47 72 41 0000
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Monday - Friday: 10:00 - 16:00 (10:00 - 17:00)
Saturday: 10:00 - 14:30 (10:00 - 16:00)
Sunday: Closed (10:00 - 16:00)
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