Røros
Travel Guide Europe Norway Røros
Introduction
Røros is a located in the southeast of Norway. It is said to be a fine resort for cross-country skiing but its summer appeal lies in its history as a copper mining town and its remains.
Sights and Activities
- Guided walk with an English speaking guide. This starts at and can be booked at the Tourist Office and is highly recommended. The historical anecdotes are absolutely fascinating.
- Church
- Olavsgruve mine and museum - bus visits can be arranged through the Tourist Office.
Events and Festivals
Getting There
By Plane
By Train
There is a direct trainline from Trondheim. The train journey from Oslo may involve a change at Hamar.
By Car
By Bus
By Boat
Eat
Drink
Keep Connected
Internet
Phone
See also International Telephone Calls
Post
Red mailboxes are found easily and post offices are plentiful, with opening hours on most being 9:00am to 5:00pm, with usually shorter hours on Saturday. Stamps can usually only be found at post offices although some popular tourist venues might carry them. Norway's postal system, "Posten", has a good website with a lot of English information including up to date prices and also details about the opening hours of the nearest post office. The most commonly sent format for travellers, letters and cards up to 20 grams, currently require the following stamps:
- Within Norway: 7 NOK.
- Within Europe: 9 NOK.
- Worldwide: 11 NOK.
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