Drive it Yourself: Folldal to Røros: A Scenic Drive Through the Industrial Region of Eastern Norway
Drive through historic mining towns on your way to UNESCO Heritage-listed Røros.
The Hidden North
North European travel guide
Population 5,500 / 62.3 degrees north
Røros, Norway
Røros is one of the most fascinating towns in Norway, and it is also seriously underrated. Located close to the Swedish border, Røros is a well-preserved historic town with charming wooden houses and an important industrial past. If you can, add Røros to your trip!
Fun Facts About Røros
Latitude: 62.3 degrees north
Population: 5,500
Røros Municipality
In this Travel Guide...
Things to See & Do
Here’s an overview of some of the best things to see and do in Røros
Smeltehytta
The main museum for Røros is the Smeltehytta museum. Here you can learn all about the industrial heritage of Røros.
Hikes, Day Trips & Experiences
Looking to go for a hike or take part in a unique experience? Here are my recommendations!
Road-Trips
Follow my road-trip guides for scenic trips around Røros
Røros to Folldal
This drive passes through the UNESCO World Heritage industrial region between Folldal and Røros.
Self-Guided Walks
Røros Self-Guided Walk
Røros is best explored on foot. Here’s my self-guided walk to the town.
Røros on YouTube
Watch my YouTube videos featuring Røros
Uniquely Røros
Here are some things that you must do and try in Røros
Rørosmartnan
This is a traditional market that happens every February and lasts for five days.
History of Røros
Røros has such a fascinating history, so I’ve written all about it in a separate article.
Røros Today
Mining does not take place today. Instead, tourism is important the municipality. Today food and textiles are important industries. The Røros region is highly regarded for its food production, and the Røros brand of foods can be found in Norwegian supermarkets.
Travel Information
Getting Here
Fly: Røros has a small airport with flights to Oslo.
Drive: Fv30 connects Røros to the south and towards Trondheim.
Train: Røros is a station on the Rørosbanen that runs from Trondheim.
Ferry: No ferry access.
Getting Around
You’ll need a car to get around to all the major sites.
Shops
Places to Eat
Cafes & Bakeries
Quick Bites
Reasonable Restaurants
High End & Unique Eats
Places to Stay
All my hotel recommendations are based on research and experience. I don’t recommend somewhere unless I think it is wonderful! The Hidden North focuses on accommodation that provides good quality for price or offer local or unique experiences.
Camping
Chains & Mid-Range
Vertshuset Røros is a nice hotel right in the centre of town.
High End & Unique Properties
Sunrise/Sunset & Weather Averages
January
Sunrise: 9:25am
Sunset: 3:22pm
Average Temperature: -9.6C (14.7F)
February
Sunrise: 8:03am
Sunset: 4:54pm
Average Temperature: -8.8C (16.2F)
March
Sunrise: 6:33am
Sunset: 6:14pm
Average Temperature: -4.8C (23.4F)
April
Sunrise: 5:50am
Sunset: 8:40pm
Average Temperature: 0.3C (32.5F)
May
Sunrise: 4:16am
Sunset: 10:06pm
Average Temperature: 5.8C (42.4F)
June
Sunrise: 3:15am
Sunset: 11:14pm
Average Temperature: 9.9C (49.8F)
July
Sunrise: 3:49am
Sunset: 10:49pm
Average Temperature: 12.7C (54.9F)
August
Sunrise: 5:14am
Sunset: 9:21pm
Average Temperature: 11.4C (52.5F)
September
Sunrise: 6:38am
Sunset: 7:39pm
Average Temperature: 7.1C (44.8F)
October
Sunrise: 7:59am
Sunset: 6pm
Average Temperature: 1.7C (35.1F)
November
Sunrise: 8:29am
Sunset: 3:28pm
Average Temperature: -4.5C (23.9F)
December
Sunrise: 9:39am
Sunset: 2:39pm
Average Temperature: -9.4C (15.1F)
All Posts About Røros
A Self-Guided Walk through Røros
Explore this incredibly scenic UNESCO World Heritage-listed mining town in central Norway.
The Røros Museum ‘Smeltehytta’
The museum in Røros provides an excellent introduction to the mining heritage of this UNESCO World Heritage site.
The Fascinating History of Mining in Røros
Learn about Røros before you go: This is a summarised version of the fascinating and unique mining heritage of the area.