TOURISTGUIDE FOR HOLTÅLEN – RØROS – OS – TOLGA – TYNSET – ALVDAL Be captured TOURIST INFORMATION IN THE RØROS REGION Please visit our region’s tourist information centres WELCOME! for available attractions and activities. It is with great pride that we welcome you to our region. In this guide you will find information about a wide range OPEN ALL YEAR SUMMER OPEN Approx 20. June – 20. August of activities throughout the 6 counties Holtålen, Røros, Os, Opening hours Monday to Friday: 09.00 to 15.00 Tolga, Tynset and Alvdal and the surrounding mountain RØROS HOLTÅLEN wilderness and its historical setting. We can offer you a Røros Tourist Information Eidet rest stop packed cultural calendar throughout the year, world class A: Peder Hiortsgt. 2. A: Ålen T: +47 72 41 00 00 T: +47 913 38 298. local food, historical landmarks, Røros, one of UNESCO’s world heritage sites, but most of all, a warm welcome. OS HOLTÅLEN Tourist Information next to Best Gammelgården A: Brutippen 9 A: Haltdalen T: + 47 970 54 023 T: +47 906 58 772 We hope you have a wonderful stay! TOLGA TOLGA Tolga Tourist Information, Vingelen Tourist Information, YX Tolga, Caltex café Bunåva A: Tolga A: Vingelen T: +47 62 49 42 80. T: +47 479 21 187 Tove R. Martens, Director of tourism TYNSET TYNSET Tynset Tourist Information Tourist Information next to Circle A: Tynset Rådhus K - Kvikne T: + 47 62 48 52 49 A: Situated by the main road, RV3. T: + 47 62 48 5249 SHARE YOU EXPERIENCES ALVDAL Use #destinationroros and #destinasjonrøros on Instagram. Alvdal Tourist Information A: Aukrustsenteret. T: +47 62 48 78 77 destinationroros Follow us on facebook Find out more: www.roros.no/en/touristinfo NATIONAL PARKS Forollhogna and Femundsmarka National Parks encompass one of Norway’s most exciting natural and cultural-historical areas. The area stretches from Alvdal, Tynset, Tolga and Os municipalities in the county of Hedmark to Holtålen and Røros municipalities in the county of Sør-Trøndelag. The area offers great opportunities for mountain walks, horseback riding, horse- and sled rides, mushroom- and berry picking, hunting and fishing. SOUTHERN SAMI The Røros Region has a thriving Sami population that has lived and worked with reindeer farming from before the time of the copper company. Several of the museums have exhibitions that document ABOUT THE RØROS REGION this history. You will also find Sami activities in our activities calendar The Røros region’s long mining traditions dates to 1644, (“What’s on”) when the first copper was discovered. Røros Copper Company was founded in 1644 and thus, smelters and Find out more: ww.roros.no/en/history log flumes were built, along with the felling of large areas of forest. After 333 years of mining, Røros Copper Company went into bankruptcy in 1977. Today, the Røros region lives off a varied industry, agriculture, numerous cultural offerings and trade. ACCOMODATION The special atmosphere of old timber walls….. WORLD HERITAGE SITE OF THE RØROS MINING TOWN The starry sky right outside your cabin door….. AND THE CIRCUMFERENCE* Three hundred years of mining created an abundance of heritage sites True hospitality, delicious food and great ambience are crucial to a spread over a large area. The World Heritage Site of the Røros mining perfect holiday experience. And this is the very reason why so many town and the Circumference was inscribed on UNESCO’s list of cultural guests return to the Røros region. In addition to first class hotels, we and natural heritage in 2010, as an expansion of the World Heritage offer cabins, mountain lodges and guest houses where you can live Site of Røros from 1980. The mining town consists of several hundred and breathe the history. Old Røros is just a short stroll away, or even timber houses, of which around 100 are listed buildings. The expansion right outside your door. In the surrounding countryside, you will also of the World Heritage area in 2010 included the cultural landscape find guest houses and tourist cabins, which are good starting points around the mining town, various mining areas and transport routes. for walks, bike rides or cross country skiing. The World Heritage areas are located in the municipalities of Røros, Holtålen, Os and Engerdal. The World Heritage buffer zone also extends into the municipalities of Midtre Gauldal, Tolga and Tynset – all within Find out more: www.roros.no/en/stay the old Circumference. MUSEUMS AND GUIDED TOURS The Røros region offers a wide range of museums, most of which are open all year, however some are open during the summer peak or by appointment only. For an in-depth introduction to the history and traditions of our region, or simply to find out more about your holiday destination, we recommend our guided tours that are arranged daily, weekly or by appointment. Detailed information can be obtained at our tourist information centres. * The circumference is the area that the Røros Copper Company was allocated for its operation. The area had a radius of 45 kilometers with its center near the Storwartz mine. WINTER ACTIVITIES SKIING AND KITE BOARDING In our region the ski trails meander through forests, down steep mountain slopes and across the wide open expanses. You will find hundreds of kilometers of trails maintained by one of the many ski clubs dotted around the region. If you would rather create your own tracks in the newly fallen powder snow, the deep forests and mountain ranges are waiting! The area offers downhill resorts in Os, Ålen and Funäsdalen with slopes for both beginners and more experienced riders. The area surrounding the Storwartz mine is also a popular haven for kite boarders. It is flat with a guarantee of snow and good wind conditions. DOG SLEDDING ACTIVITIES Feel the fresh mountain air on your face as you speed out into the The Røros region offers activities for all ages, whether you wilderness surrounding Røros behind your own team of dogs. are a thrill seeker or are looking for a relaxing experience. Our region is a popular dog sledding region. You can choose anything between an hour to a whole week in the mountains. SUMMER ACTIVITIES HIKING AND BIKING KICK SLED Mountain hikes are possible in Spring, Summer and Autumn. The open The kick sled or “spark” as it is locally named is a wonderful means mountainous landscape with abundant water, streams and wooded of transport – used locally on a daily basis during the winter months. valleys invites to outdoor activities all year round. A hiking-friendly There are many places you can rent a spark throughout the region. terrain with a variety of trails makes the Røros region ideal also for cycling. You will find the perfect distance and terrain among the many HORSE AND SLED trails and footpaths in our region. Experience the Røros region the old-fashioned way by horse and sled. In the cold, dark winter months what could be better than snuggling FISHING up under a reindeer fur, while a horse pulls you around the picturesque Our region is a gold mine for both the casual or the dedicated fisherman landscape and snow-covered streets. whether your interest is fly fishing, salmon- or trout fishing. SNOW SCOOTER SAFARI HORSE ACTIVITIES Join us for a safari through the cultural landscape surrounding the From the back of a horse you can experience birch forests, heather Røros region. You can even have lunch outdoors or combine it with covered mountain trails, old mining roads, or the many mountain other activities. farms speckled across our region. Or just sit back and take a journey through 300 years of history, around the streets of Røros in a horse drawn carriage. EXPERIENCE THE MOUNTAIN FARMS In many parts of the region there are thriving mountain farms that provide the chance to enjoy an idyllic holiday packed with rewarding nature experiences at a relaxing pace. Find out more: www.roros.no/en/adventures LOCAL FOOD IN THE RØROS REGION An abundance of unique tastes is waiting for you when visiting our region and Norway’s capital of local food, Røros. The landscape and soil high up in the mountains and the cold winter climate allow the mushrooms, berries, herbs and vegetables to grow slowly under sunlit days and nights during the summer. The slow growth allows the ingredients to develop a unique clean taste. Mushrooms, berries, herbs and vegetables all have their unique taste, the same clean taste that can be found in the meat from the animals that graze free in the mountain pastures and moss covered forests as well as the fish that live in the cold mountain waters. MOUNTAIN FARMS AND LOCAL FOOD SAFARI Treat yourself to a local food safari, a highlight of food tasting and an opportunity to learn about our local food traditions. We offer local food EVENTS AND SHOPPING safaris during the summer months, or group bookings the whole year round. The mountain farms are open during the summer months, for those who wish to experience old traditions in beautiful surroundings. EVENTS With a destination comprised of six counties, there is always something BUYING LOCAL FOOD on, such as the Femundløpet dog sled race or the Røros Winter market Locally produced food can be found in the local supermarkets, farm in February, the Elden outdoor theatre and the Norwegian cured meats shops as well as many of the cafés and restaurants in our region. festival in the summer, Local Food Days in Tolga in the autumn and the Christmas Market in the streets of Røros in December. Many of our events are a result of long historical traditions, even a royal decree, and a means of preserving local culture.