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where trekkers can learn more about the area’s local history by downloading information using QR codes. While these trips are meant to be self-guided, Destinasjon Røros is happy to help arrange guides on request. SPA AND WELLNESS HAS ARRIVED IN RØROS In June Røros Hotell opens Røros Bad og Velvære, a large swimming complex built in natural materials such as stone, glass and cement. At over 700 square metres, the centre will house a 25-metre swimming pool and an exclusive children’s section featuring a climbing wall and a grotto, as well as Jacuzzis and an outdoor pool with views of the iconic church Bergstad Ziir. There will also be a spa section with several saunas and treatments such as massages, manicures and pedicures. The spa and wellness centre will be delicately framed by maritime ceramic creations by the wellknown artist Per Lysgård.
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And for those wishing to go off the trails and into the woods, the Røros region is also home to two national parks: Forrolhogna just outside Røros town centre, known as the home of the friendly mountains, and Femundmarka, which is a favourite of Lars Monsen’s, Norway’s very own Bear Grylls. Femundmarka offers great fishing opportunities on the lake Femund, Norway’s third-largest lake, and Femundbåten will whisk visitors away and into the woods by boat every summer. The summer months are just as busy and brimming with family-friendly fun as the winter months in the mining town of Røros and its surrounding areas, whether one wants to learn something new, taste something wonderful or just take in the beautiful surroundings.
Røros Hotell can also offer families a 300-square-metre play centre featuring slides, climbing obstacles and ball pens for children up to 13 years old. For more information, please visit: www.roroshotell.no
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GETTING THERE Røros is easily accessible from Oslo with two Widerøe planes arriving every day (except Saturdays). For more information and booking, please visit: www.wideroe.no
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For more information, please visit: www.roros.no