Røros Airport serves the namesake mining city, a UNESCO World Heritage site founded in the 17th century around its rich copper mines, just 2.2 km from the center.
Røros preserves an extraordinarily well-preserved historic town center of wooden houses, among Europe's finest examples of a mining city.
How to get to Røros Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to RRS
Parking near Røros Airport
Just in front of the terminal is a small parking area.
Rates are in line with Norwegian standards.
How to get to Røros from RRS
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Røros Airport
Major car-rental companies have desks in the arrivals area, with rates starting from NOK 884 per day.
Beyond a driving license, passport, and credit card, winter-season vehicles typically include snow tires.
Hotels near Røros Airport
The UNESCO historic centre
Taxi from the centre to the airport in 5-7 minutes; the train to Trondheim and Oslo departs from Røros station, in the heart of the town.
Best for: Those who want the seventeenth-century wooden houses, Røros church and the mining museum a short walk from the room.
- Cobbled streets, protected wooden houses and the mining museum reachable on foot in a few minutes
- Several historic hotels to choose from, all within 5-10 minutes on foot from Røros church
- Some historic buildings have narrow stairs and small rooms, being renovated houses rather than modern constructions
- Out of season several restaurants in the centre close early in the evening
Recommended hotels
- Erzscheidergaarden Hotell A protected seventeenth-century building right next to Røros church, named after the old 'ore separator' who used to live there; rooms with period furnishings a few minutes on foot from all the main attractions. View availability
- Vertshuset Røros In the historic Rammgården on Kjerkgata, a building from 1844 that was a shop until 1967 before becoming an inn and then a hotel; rooms with a kitchenette 6 minutes on foot from the station. View availability
- Bergstadens Hotel & Spa Run by the same family for four generations, 350 metres from the station and close to the historic street of Bergmannsgata; one wall of the reception is left exposed with the original wood from 1897. View availability
Outside the historic core
About 10 minutes on foot from the historic centre and the station; the same distance by taxi from the airport as the rest of the city.
Best for: Families or longer stays wanting a pool and spa in addition to the historic centre, accepting a 10-minute walk.
- Indoor pool, sauna and wellness area under one roof, handy with children or on colder days
- Larger rooms than several historic hotels in the centre
- 10 minutes on foot from the main streets of the historic centre, so less convenient for those who want everything always within reach
- More of a resort atmosphere than a seventeenth-century miner's house
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal is compact in size, appropriate for an airport serving a major UNESCO tourism site.
The recommended safety margin for flights is 1.5–2 hours.
Map of Røros Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Why is Røros a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
For its exceptionally well-preserved historic centre of wooden houses, built from the 17th century onward around the area's rich copper mines, among the finest examples of a European mining town.
Q. Can you explore Røros on foot?
Yes, the historic centre is compact and many places to stay are a short walk from the main square, making the town easy to get around without a car.
Q. Why are taxis in Røros relatively expensive?
The fares reflect the higher cost of living typical of rural Norwegian areas, despite the very short distance from the centre.
Q. Does Røros airport suffer from extreme winter weather?
Yes, Røros records some of the coldest temperatures in southern Norway: snow and fog can occasionally cause delays, so it's best not to plan very tight connections in the coldest months.
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