Røros is one of the oldest wooden towns in Europe, located in Norway, with streets and buildings dating back to the 17th century when it was an important mining settlement. The mining created a unique community in the mountains that has earned Røros designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Today, Røros preserves its historic character and atmosphere, with many centuries-old wooden houses, narrow streets lined with shops and cafes, and ongoing traditional crafts that attract visitors interested in experiencing life in a well-preserved historic Norwegian town.

1. Røros, Norway With its unique concentration of centuries-old houses in the Norwegian highland, Røros is one of the oldest wooden towns in Europe.

2. Mining created a unique mountain settlement, which has earned Røros a place on the Unesco World Heritage List .

3. Røros

11. Details of the baroque interior, decorated with sky-blue marble patterns.

16. Røros is one of the few old towns in Europe with streets from the 17th century, and wooden buildings in the town center.

18. In Røros, intimate streets with small shops and cosy cafés create an old time atmosphere.

24. Stalls line the streets with dried meats, jams, breads, handmade crafts. Hot gløgg, pork chops, polser. coffee, and tea is for sale too.

37. The Slag road has the oldest houses of Røros

38. The street pattern and farming properties in the center of town are the same as were originally constructed in the 1600’s.

80. Kjerkegata

85. Very frozen creek

87. One-man, one-dog sledge

91. Christmas season