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NORTHERN CENTRAL NORWAY
Røros
POP 5576
Røros,acharmingUnescoWorldHeritage-listedsitesetinasmallhollowofstuntedforests
and bleak fells, is one of Norway's most beautiful villages. The Norwegian writer Johan
Falkberget described Røros as 'a place of whispering history' and this historic copper-min-
ing town (once called Bergstad, or mountain city) has wonderfully preserved and colourful
woodenhousesthatclimbthehillside,aswellasfascinatingrelicsofthetown'sminingpast.
Røros has become something of a retreat for artists, who lend even more character to this
enchanted place.
