The natural surroundings provide a splendid frame for the cultural and historic heritage of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Røros. Surrounding Røros is a fantastic nature with three national parks. Great mountain plateaus and snow-capped peaks, clean and fresh inland lakes and forest-clad valleys are all there for you to enjoy in summer, autumn and winter.

The very first certified ecotourism business in Norway

Alaskan Husky Tour was certified as an ecotourism business in May 2008. Ecotourism is enriching nature and cultural experiences, organised by responsible tourism companies with consideration for their guests, the environment and the local community that they are a part of.

Alaskan Husky Tours offer tours with sturdy dog carts during the summer months, when there is no snow. These trips can be combined with canoeing and food in a Sami style tent.

Visit traditional farms

There are many old farms and summer farms still in use in the Røros region, giving you fine opportunities to see traditional farming up close. At some of them, tasty traditional food will heighten your enjoyment: Trout, "rømmegrøt" (sour cream porridge), salmon and cured meats, or perhaps an exciting meal prepared from the season’s choice ingredients.

Play golf

At 600 metres above sea level, right by the largest desert of Northern Europe with a view of mountains and forests, Røros Golfpark offers a 9-hole golf course. The course is located close to rv. 30, only 2 kilometres from the centre of town.

Go boating and canoeing

Boat and canoe trips are a fine way to experience the wilderness, and can be combined with fishing, cycling and walking. The Femunden and Hodal lakes make great starting points for day trips or longer wilderness tours, either on your own or with a guide. Your guides know the area like the back of their hand and they will share fascinating insights about the wilderness and the region’s history. They will guide you safely from start to finish, and provide refreshments along the way.

Try your luck at fishing

The source of the Gaula River lies near Røros, as does Norway's longest river, Glomma. Both offer good trout and grayling fishing, and you may hook a six- or seven-kilo trout in the Hodal lakes and the waters of the Holavassdrag.

With its many lakes and ponds, rivers and streams, Femundsmarka is another paradise for anglers.

Cycling

Easy terrain and a network of varied roads make the Røros region ideal for cycling for young and old. You decide the length of each leg, the duration and the type of accommodation. This is very different from seeing the landscape flash past your car window.

Buy a tailor-made cycling package (including tour descriptions, maps and accommodation) at Røros Tourist Information Office.

Take a boat trip on Lake Femunden

On deck you can enjoy the lovely countryside around the lake and in Femundsmarka National Park. In the past, Femunden was one of the most important transport routes in the area. Logs, charcoal and copper were transported on the lake. Even now there are still farms by Femunden that are only accessible from the lake. The boat has a daily route on Femunden in the summer.

Riding

There are a variety of horse tours in summer and winter. Sheltered birch forests and mountains covered in heather and moss, with paths and tracks once used for mining and farming, are the setting for our riding tours. Ride around the centre of Røros in a horse-drawn carriage during summer, or take an exotic sleigh-ride, with torches, bells and something nice to drink through the town streets or into the countryside.