An excursion is planned on thursday morning to the village and the museum

On the Røros Village and Museum (Smelthytta) [this is paid by the organizers]

The village of Røros is on UNESCOs cultural heritage list, as a preserved mining community. The Smelthytta at Malmplassen was the centre of the Røcommunity and copper ore was smelted here from 1646 to 1953. The region.s natural resources were fully exploited when the Røros Copperworks, which was one of Europe's largest industrial concerns, had its glory days. The Smelthytta has now become a unique museum. The main exhibition has moving models of waterwheels, lift apparatus and horses wandering around the mine's passages. Running water and audio and visual effects make the models of the mining operations and smelting processes even more fascinating for all age groups.

Canoeing on Glomma

We would like to go on a canoe trip Thursday afternoon. Norway's biggest river, Glomma, which comes close to the village is perfect for canoing. A nice trip can be done with people that are interested, watching wildlife from the water. Price: 625 NOK per person including life vests. Please indicate interest as the number of canoes is limited.

Literature for the leisure

Would you like to read historic novels written about this old copper mining community, to get into the mood of the place? There are some free downloads of books by author Johan Falkberget here »». His books have been translated to many languages, so you may be able to find some second-hand in your own language.