Major city · Norway
Røros
Spend 1–2 days in Røros; a day covers the church and museum, add a night for hiking in Sylan or Forollhogna.
Røros is a UNESCO mining town in the Norwegian uplands, known for its historic wooden buildings, octagonal church and nearby mountain hiking. A single day hits the main sights; an extra night lets you explore the surrounding wilderness.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- NOK
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Dec–Feb (extreme cold)
- Airport
- RRS
- Nights
- 1–2
Rules in force · 7Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Nordic countries ↗Decide light or dark before anything else: summer trips (June–August) and aurora trips (September–March in the Arctic) need different countries, clothes and bases.
- Nordic countries ↗Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland and the Faroes sell stronger alcohol only in state shops with short hours; buy before evening and before Sundays and holidays.
- Norway ↗Norway is not in the EU but is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources.
- Norway ↗Wine and spirits are sold only at the state Vinmonopolet shops; supermarkets sell beer, and not in the evenings or on Sundays.
- Norway ↗The right to roam (allemannsretten) lets you hike and camp on most uncultivated land, keeping a distance from homes and leaving no trace.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Røros112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Røros, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Norwegian krone (NOK, kr); the euro is not used.Norway-wide
- SIM or eSIMEEA roaming applies: EU and EEA SIMs work at home prices.Norway-wide
- Tap waterTap water is excellent; streams in the mountains are usually drinkable, but avoid water below farms and grazing.Norway-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Included; round up or add 5–10% for good service.Norway-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Norway-wide
- SafetyRøros is safe for visitors; main risks are extreme cold in winter and remote hiking – stay on marked trails and dress for sub‑zero temperatures.
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- RestroomsFree or card-paid (NOK 10–20 (≈ US$1–2)) in towns; trailheads often have pit toilets.Norway-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 113 ambulance · 110 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums close Mondays out of season; small fjord-village hotels and cafés close October–April.Norway-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportRRS Røros Airport (Widerøe flights from Oslo, 2× daily, 50 min, kr 599; no Saturday service).
- Getting aroundThe town centre is compact; everything is within a 5‑minute walk.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee in cafékr 30–45
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (first km)kr 150–200
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry (Olav's Mine)kr 100
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personNOK 350 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedDouble room (2 persons), a night, per roomNOK 1,500 (≈ US$150)
- High-end bedDouble room (2 persons), a night, per roomNOK 2,500 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget NOK 800 (≈ US$80) · Mid NOK 1,300 (≈ US$130) · High NOK 2,000 (≈ US$200)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- RRS Røros Airport (Widerøe flights from Oslo, 2× daily, 50 min, kr 599; no Saturday service)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
Feb
Avoid
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
Mar
not flagged
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Apr
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
May
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Jun
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jul
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Aug
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Sep
Best
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Oct
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Nov
not flagged
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Dec
Avoid
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)), coolest Jan (−15°C (5°F)5°F (−15°C) low), wettest Jun (9 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Røros: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
−15°C (5°F)5°F (−15°C)
5 rd
Feb
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
−14°C (7°F)7°F (−14°C)
5 rd
Mar
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
6 rd
Apr
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
7 rd
May
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
8 rd
Jun
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
9 rd
Jul
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
Aug
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
9 rd
Sep
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
8 rd
Oct
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
7 rd
Nov
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
6 rd
Dec
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
−13°C (9°F)9°F (−13°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town centre is compact; everything is within a 5‑minute walk.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Sylan (Sylarna) border hikes
cautionDoor to door: ≈4 h each way, 2‑day lodge‑to‑lodge trek
Bus to Støren (kr 286, 3 h) then local trailheads
Long hikes; suitable for experienced trekkers, plan accommodation.
Forollhogna National Park
goDoor to door: ≈1 h drive, half‑day walks possible
Local bus or drive 30 km (19 mi) west, free entryLocal bus or drive 19 mi (30 km) west, free entry
Gentle plateau landscape, good for short hikes.
Olav's Mine (Røros Museum)
goDoor to door: 5 min walk, 30 min visit
Walk 10 min from centre
Adults kr 100, children free.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Bergstadens Hotel
Central, historic building, easy walk to church
Røros Hotell
Near town square, good for short stays
Håneset Camping
Cabins, rooms and camping, budget option
Idrettsparken Hotell
Close to train station, simple rooms
Frøyas Hus
Boutique guesthouse in historic street
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- kr 800–1 200 excl. bed
- Mid
- kr 1 200–2 000 excl. bed
- High
- kr 2 000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room (2 persons)1 × 1 night × NOK 1,500 | NOK 1,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × NOK 1,300 | NOK 2,600 |
| Train Trondheim → Røros (one way)2 × NOK 249 · check | NOK 498 |
| Flight Oslo → Røros (one way)2 × NOK 599 · check | NOK 1,198 |
| Olav's Mine entry2 × NOK 100 | NOK 200 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | NOK 600 |
| Trip total≈ NOK 3,298 per person per day, bed included | NOK 6,596≈ US$700 |
2026 estimate in NOK; flights and rail passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee in café | kr 30–45 |
| Local bakery pastry | kr 25–40 |
| Taxi (first km) | kr 150–200 |
| Museum entry (Olav's Mine) | kr 100 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Winter temperatures can drop below –30 °C (86 °F); dress warmly.Winter temperatures can drop below –86 °F (30 °C); dress warmly.
- Only two daily flights to Oslo; no service on Saturdays.
- Train tickets from Trondheim start at kr 249 (2 h 30 min); book early in high season.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Ambulance
- 113
- Fire
- 110
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Emergency
- Police112
- Ambulance113
- Fire110
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Trondheim → Røros train: about kr 249, 2 h 30 min
- Oslo → Røros flight: about kr 599, 50 min
- Røros Airport → town centre taxi: kr 150–200
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Røros. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Dec–Feb (extreme cold) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 5 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
- officialRøros tourism official site
- secondaryWikidata – Røros
- secondaryWikivoyage: Røros, revision 5243911 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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