Røros: Self-Guided Walking Tour with Audio Stories & Flexible Start

Summary

Walk Røros streets with copper miner tales in your headphones

You’ll wander Røros at your own pace, guided by local voices sharing miner stories and small-town secrets. Expect moments of stillness on Bergmannsgata, a windswept view from Slegghaugan, and a glimpse of Smelthytta’s history—plus time to linger wherever curiosity takes you.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll be honest, I got lost before I even started the self-guided walking tour in Røros. The app said “Nilsenhjørnet park,” but I ended up at some bakery first (the smell of cardamom buns was distracting, okay?). Once I finally found the starting point, headphones on, there was this soft crunch of gravel under my boots and a chill that crept into my sleeves—classic Norwegian spring. The voice on the audio tour (Lars, I think?) sounded like someone who actually cares about these old streets. He mentioned Johan Moen’s son knowing his father was gone before anyone else did. That hit me harder than expected; it’s weird what sticks with you.

Bergmannsgata is just two blocks but feels like a time warp—paint peeling on wooden houses, a couple of locals nodding as they passed by with their dogs. The app nudged me towards Slegghaugan, this strange hill made from mining waste. It looks almost moon-like up close, bits of coppery rock crunching underfoot. There’s a spot where you can see the whole town laid out below—wind biting at my cheeks while church bells echoed somewhere behind me. I lingered way longer than the suggested 40 minutes; couldn’t help it.

I tried to pronounce “Smelthytta” when Lars mentioned it—definitely butchered it (sorry to any Norwegians reading this). You don’t go inside the museum on this route, but honestly just passing by those old brick walls felt heavy with stories anyway. Ended up on Kjerkgata as evening light turned everything gold and quiet. There’s something about wandering alone with someone else’s memories in your ear that makes a place stick differently—I still think about that view from Slegghaugan sometimes.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Self-guided walking tour of Røros

• Start at Nilsenhjørnet park
• Walk down Bergmannsgata street
• Stop outside the municipality
• Pass the Slegghaugan mining waste mountain
• Pass the Røros Church
• Pass the Røros Museum Smelthytta
• End on Kjerkgata street

Top questions

How long does the Røros self-guided walking tour take?

The audio tour lasts about 40 minutes, but you can linger at stops as long as you want.

Where does the walking tour in Røros start?

The tour begins at Nilsenhjørnet park in Røros.

Is entry to Smelthytta museum included in the audio tour?

No, entry to Smelthytta museum is not included—you just pass by it during the walk.

Can I use the Røros audio tour offline?

Yes, once downloaded through the VoiceMap app, all audio and maps work offline.

Is this self-guided walking tour wheelchair accessible?

The route is wheelchair accessible overall, though some paths may be steep or challenging in places.

Do I need to finish the walking tour in one go?

No—you have complete control over when you start or finish and can pause or resume anytime.

What’s included

Your day includes lifetime access to the English-language audio guide via the VoiceMap app for Android or iOS, plus offline access to all maps and directions so you’re never lost—even if your signal drops. Just download everything ahead of time and start whenever you’re ready; no rush or schedules needed.