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Digging up the past: Explore an old copper mining town on an audio walking tour
Duration
40 to 60 minutes
Overview
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Join in on this tour through the quaint old mining town and World Heritage site of Røros and discover its history.
While you walk, you'll hear the town's story and about the lives of its miners. You’ll view some of the elegant houses and hear about the lives of those in the affluent part of town. After crossing the Glomma River, you’ll learn about the working class of Røros and get a glimpse into how they lived. You’ll meander of the Slagghaugene, the waste from the copper mine, and visit the Smelthytta and Røros Museum, before rounding off the walk near the beautiful Røros Church. The walk is about 1 kilometer and will take about 40 minutes, depending on how many stops you prefer to do along the way.
VoiceMap automatically plays audio at just the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS. Download the tour in a Wi-Fi zone to use the app offline. When you have bought the tour, you can use it whenever you like, and as many times as you like.
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