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Digging up the past: Explore an old copper mining town on an audio walking tour

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Duration

clock40 to 60 minutes

Overview

    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.

What's Included

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

What to Expect

    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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