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Olavsgruva

Olavsgruva is a former mine associated with the Storwartz mining field, about 13 kilometres from central Røros. The guided tour descends around 50 metres and passes through Nyberget and the Olav mine, showing how copper extraction methods changed over time.

Olavsgruva
Photo by Lars Geithe Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
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What makes it special

  • Guided underground route of about 500 metres.
  • Contrasts an historic working with a later mining operation.
  • Offers a tangible view of industrial history underground.
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Dark wooden houses beside a snow-covered street in historic Røros.

Røros on foot and by train: a mining town that is still lived in

Røros’s centre can be explored without a car, but its mining landscape requires you to decide which parts to visit, how to reach the mine and which conditions to check before setting out.

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Profile updated: 24/09/2026