Mine the history of this old Norwegian copper town and World Heritage site
Digging up the past: Explore an old copper mining town on an audio walking tour
Summary Description
Highlights
- Røros Town Hall
- Røros Museum
- Røros Church
- Nilsenhjørnet
- Glomma river
Description
Join in on this tour through the quaint old mining town and World Heritage site of Røros and discover its history.
While you walk, you'll hear the town's story and about the lives of its miners. You’ll view some of the elegant houses and hear about the lives of those in the affluent part of town. After crossing the Glomma River, you’ll learn about the working class of Røros and get a glimpse into how they lived. You’ll meander of the Slagghaugene, the waste from the copper mine, and visit the Smelthytta and Røros Museum, before rounding off the walk near the beautiful Røros Church. The walk is about 1 kilometer and will take about 40 minutes, depending on how many stops you prefer to do along the way.
VoiceMap automatically plays audio at just the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS. Download the tour in a Wi-Fi zone to use the app offline. When you have bought the tour, you can use it whenever you like, and as many times as you like.
Included / Excluded
- Lifetime access to this self-guided tour in English
- VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
- 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
Start / End Locations
Start Location: 1 Kjerkgata, Kjerkgata, Røros
Start Location Directions: Get to the monument "The miner and his wife" in the small park at Nilsenhjørnet, close to the railwaystation and Tourist information.
End Location: Kjerkgata, Kjerkgata, Røros
Commentary
Audio : English
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- This is a self-guided audio tour.
- Entrance fees to all attractions mentioned on the tour are excluded from the price.
- Install the VoiceMap app beforehand and use the code included with your ticket to download the tour.
- Remember your headphones, unless you've booked a driving tour.
- Charge your phone's battery. The way VoiceMap uses GPS to play audio automatically can be battery intensive.
Cancellation
No cancellation
Options and Pricing
| Tour Download Voucher | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Voucher Access Code (6 - 60 years) | $4.99 |
Additional Information
<div>NB: The tour is wheelchair accessible, but be aware that the path may be steep and challenging in some places.</div>
About operator:
VoiceMap makes audio tours easy and accessible. It has a beautifully simple tour app, a straightforward publishing tool, and a team of helpful editors.
Basic Information
- Duration: 40 minutes - 60 minutes
- Trip difficulty: Easy
- Category: Tours & Sightseeing
