Røros Copper Works, Røros

Name: Røros Copper Works
Address: Røros, Norway

#3 among attractions in Røros

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The Røros Copper Works at Røros in Trøndelag, Norway operated from 1644 to 1977. Privileges from the Crown were given in 1647, including rights to forests and water resources within a circle of diameter 90 kilometers. The local farmers were given working obligations, such as transport and charcoal production for the copper works. Among the mines were the Storwartz mines, Hestkletten, Christianus Qvintus, Olavsgruven, Kongens Gruve and Christianus Sextus. During its operation a total of 110,000 tons of copper and 525,000 tons of pyrites was produced. ()

Local name: Røros Kobberverk Coordinates: 62°34'38"N, 11°23'28"E

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Røros Copper Works – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Røros Church, Røros Chapel, Rørosmuseet, Domus kjøpesenter.

~580 ftW
Church
Røros Church, Røros
3 min walk • Røros Church or Bergstadens Ziir is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Røros municipality in Trøndelag county, Norway. Located in the town of Røros, it is the main church for the Røros parish which is part of the Gauldal prosti in the Diocese of Nidaros.
~1040 ftNW
Church
Røros Chapel, Røros
6 min walk • Røros Chapel is a chapel in Røros municipality in Trøndelag county, Norway. It is located in the town of Røros at the north end of the Røros churchyard. It is a chapel in the Røros parish which is part of the Gauldal prosti in the Diocese of Nidaros.
~40 ftNE
62°34'38"N • 11°23'29"E
Rørosmuseet, Røros
1 min walk • Museum
~1700 ftW
62°34'32"N • 11°22'54"E
Domus kjøpesenter, Røros
9 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre