Destinasjon Røros Tourist Guide
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2016 RØROS - HOLTÅLEN - OS - TOLGA - TYNSET - ALVDAL DESTINASJON RØROS TOURIST GUIDE EnterWWW.ROROS.NO the fairytale 1 WELCOME Foto: Fjell-Ljom 4 ABOUT DESTINATION RØROS 8 ATTRACTIONS 26 ACTIVITIES Welcome to Destination Røros – Experiences that leave their mark! 38 LOCAL FOOD / RESTAURANTS / CAFÉS This guide will give you, a taste of the diversity of on offer in the municipalities of Holtålen – Røros – Os – Tolga – Tynset and Alvdal. Our region offers unique 45 SHOPPING AND HANDICRAFTS experiences that will enchant even the most experienced traveler. From the historic Røros Mining town and its Circumference, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the unique mountain farms – the gateway to the national parks Femundsmarka 48 ACCOMMODATION and Forollhogna and not least the multitude of gastronomic experiences that will captivate even the biggest local food enthusiast! Wether you are dreaming about a canoe trip on a tranquil mountain lake or 58 WHAT’S ON? creeping under a fur rug whilst experiencing the magic of the Blue hour in the middle of your winter adventure, the experience is enriched by noble cuisine with top quality local ingredients. Røros region is currently one of the country’s 64 PRACTICAL INFORMATION leaders within locally produced food due in part to the hard work Rørosmat in collaboration with the tourism industry has done. The spesial climate and soils make the food in our region grow slowly – you can taste the flavour. We recommend that you download our app ‘Destination Røros with an overview of activities, eating out, lodgings and attractions – and perhaps most important of all; our extensive and varied events calendar. Let yourself be captivated by everything from the Røros winter fair, cured meat Festival and Mountain farm opera, Historical musical theatre performed on the slagg heaps, Bicycle Race and the almond potato Festival! The offer is impressive enough to rival even a big city! Map Welcome! To find your way, cross references from the maps in the cover with the page numbers in the guide. Destinasjon Røros App Linda M. Ramberg There is plenty going on in the Røros region. We recommend that Tourism Director you download the region’s own APP for an updated overview of what’s happening. We have learnt how to be good hosts! The horse shoe is our symbol of being generous hosts with Røros Tourist Office, Peder Hiorts gate 2, 7374 Røros good local knowledge. Several hundred of the people you will T: +47 72 41 00 00 – [email protected] – www.roros.no encounter at our destination have attended courses in local history and World Heritage, and as a result, know a great deal about each other. They are therefore able to provide you, our guest, with a completely unique and outstanding experience. TOURIST GUIDE 2016 Published by: Destination Røros Look for the horse shoe when you visit the Røros region Text: Destination Røros Photo cover: Tom Gustavsen ECOL DIC AB Other photos: With the permission of the members of Destination Røros R E O L Design: Form til fjells as N Did you know? Print: UnitedPress Tipografija SIA Destination Røros has received several international awards for its work © Destinasjon Røros. All rights reserved. 3041 0947 with sustainable tourism? Read more about this on the next page. The publisher is not responsible for any possible errors. UnitedPress 2 WWW.ROROS.NO WWW.ROROS.NO 3 WELCOME Photo: Tom Gustavsen Destination Røros has put Sustainable destination sustainable tourism on the map As a national pilot we have helped Norway to develop a certification scheme for In 2007 the members of the Destination Røros participated in a joint strategy sustainable tourism at destination level. Innovation Norway has won international process, where the World and sustainability were the focus areas. Destination recognition for the certification scheme. Røros was among the very first to receive Røros has been from 2009 a national pilot for sustainable tourism, where we set the the ‘Sustainable Destination’ certificate after an overall focus on social, cultural, course for sustainable tourism in Norway. The work was based on a partnership in environmental and financial factors. the local community with interaction with Røros borough council, Røros museum, 1991 Norway’s entry for the European Best Kept Village award Rørosmat and from the many business sectors, with tourism industry most closely involved , as well as interaction with other boroughs in the region. 1995 European Grand Prix – First in Norway in Category for Environment and Tourism Local involvement in a long term perspective 2009 Norwegian tourism pilot for Sustainable Tourism 2015 As a national pilot for sustainable tourism, Røros has elected to invest in a joint knowledge and host initiative, environmental focus, waste handling, local food and 2011 Best Destination in Responsible Tourism Awards sustainable value creation. The work has been undertaken in an overall perspective 2012 Winner – Destination Stewardship in Tourism for Tomorrow Awards and is based on all 10 of the international principles of sustainability (WTO/UN). Destination Røros has adopted a forward-looking sustainability policy, and it offers 2013 Certificate for Sustainable Destination a sustainable business development program for its member businesses. 2015 In the final for the tourism prize Innovation Norway 2016 Finalist World Legacy Award National Geographic Broad cooperation in the local community and an overall investment in sustainable tourism has resulted in international awards and recognition for work in ‘Look to Røros’ sustainability at Destination Røros. We are the first destination to receive the two Knowledge about sustainability is there to be shared. These days, Destination most important global awards for sustainable tourism: the ‘Responsible Tourism Røros provides highly sought after lecturers. Many other destinations focusing on Award – Best Destination’ and the ‘Tourism for Tomorrow Award – Destination development choose to make a study tour to Røros to learn about how we have Stewardship’. In 2016, we are in the final of the National Geographic World Legacy developed within the areas of tourism, World Heritage, local food, hosting, culture, Awards in the class for Destination Leadership. events and value creation. Sustainability policy for Destination Røros Destination Røros is our collective voice within the development of tourism and Local food: We are proud to be using increasingly more locally-produced food the marketing of our region. The sustainability policy is based on work from our in our businesses and we wish to stimulate value creation and a stronger local joint strategy process, including the following main areas: World Heritage – community through the use of local products. Sustainability – Visibility – Value Creation. GENUINE AND MYTHICAL Our most important strategy area and competitive advantage is the conservation Social values: We will provide our guests with authentic and genuine and development of the World Heritage Site of Røros Mining Town and the experiences, and we are happy to share enjoyable stories with our guests, and Circumference, our local communities, our local cultural heritage, or common with each other. history and natural heritage. Knowledge: The people running their respective businesses are our most im- Sustainability is about conservation of nature, culture and the environment, portant resource; they ensure our guests enjoy quality experiences when they strengthening social values and economic viability. As a member of Destination visit our region. We therefore emphasise that knowledge about the local com- Røros we want our member businesses to comply with the principles of our joint munity and World Heritage is important in order to be perceived as professional. sustainability and environmental policy. We are aware that ecology and economy are two sides of the same coin and that environmental efficiency is economical INNOVATIVE for our businesses, while at the same time conserving the environment for Environmental awareness: Our businesses re-invest in the future through new generations. Together we wish to create an increasingly more sustainable being climate and environmentally aware, and we procure the information tourism destination, and we place particular emphasis on: necessary to facilitate environmentally-friendly behaviour. This includes waste disposal schemes and focus on emission, water pollution and energy use. STRONG AND GENEROUS Hospitality: Our businesses contribute to our region by presenting generous Value creation: As members of Destination Røros we work continually for the and knowledgeable hosts, by being familiar with World Heritage and local development of our own businesses, and for the destination as a whole so that, history, and by finding the host within ourselves. We are proud to be able to collectively, we may inspire our guests. recommend other companies and experiences at the destination, and to be Destination Røros’ sustainability policy was adopted at the annual meeting on 27th April 2011. each other’s best promoter. 4 WWW.ROROS.NO WWW.ROROS.NO 5 WELCOME TYDAL HOLTÅLEN Femundsmarka. Photo: Peter Møllenkamp RØROS OS TYNSET TOLGA ENGERDAL ALVDAL RENDALEN About Destination Røros World heritage site of Røros mining Røros region and the culture, nature and history are closely interwoven. There are town and the Circumference many traces of mining operations, a great diversity of culture, rich agriculture and various types of industry. The beautiful countryside with its rivers, lakes, plateaux