Digging up the Past in Røros: A Self-Guided Walking Tour

5.0 (3 reviews) 40 min – one hour Private tour

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About this activity

See the old mining town of Røros at your own pace with this affordable audio tour.

Find out about the lives of the Røros’ copper miners including the story of how Johan Moen’s son knew his father was dead
Hear from producer Lars Engerengen whose passion for sharing local history led him to craft this VoiceMap tour
Do it all in 40 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

Please note that this tour doesn’t include entry into Røros "Smelthytta" museum.

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At a glance

Duration: 40 min – one hour
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Operated by: VoiceMap Audio Tours

Ages: Children (6–12 years) · Youth (13–20 years) · Adults (21–60 years) · Seniors (61–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Included: Lifetime access to this audio tour in English
Included: Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Not included

Not included: Smartphone and headphones
Not included: Transportation
Not included: Food and drink
Not included: Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

Itinerary

Stop 1

Passing by

The tour starts at the Nilsenhjørnet park in Røros
Stop 2

Passing by

The tour takes you down Bergmannsgata - one of two famous streets in the town.
Stop 3

Passing by

The tour briefly stops outside the municipality.
Slegghaugan

Passing by

The tour passes the Slegghaugan - a small mountain made up of waste from mining
Roros Church

Passing by

The tour passes the Røros Church.
Stop 6

Passing by

The tour ends on Kjerkgata, a street in Røros.
Roros Museum Smelthytta

Passing by

The tour takes you passed the Røros Museum Smelthytta.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

The tour ends close a short distance away from the start location.

Using your ticket

VOICEMAP CODE

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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.

This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.

DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS

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Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:

1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app

2. Create an account

3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes

4. Enter your code then select Download Now

PLEASE NOTE

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You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.
This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.
When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.
Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.

SUPPORT

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For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
NB: The tour is wheelchair accessible, but be aware that the path may be steep and challenging in some places.