Workers' housing by the battle mounds at Røros
Artistic description – “Workers' housing by the slaughterhouse in Røros”
The small log house stands as a warm, living memory of the people who once lived their everyday lives close to the mining operations in Røros. With its ochre walls, red details and turf roof that has taken root with nature itself, the home carries a rare combination of simplicity and soul.
In front of the house, the gravel road meanders quietly, as if time has stepped back to show life as it once was – hard, but beautiful in its down-to-earth rhythm. Behind the house, golden birch trees in full autumn splendor can be glimpsed, forming a soft contrast to the darker timber buildings around.
Here, cultural heritage and nature meet in a harmonious balance. The house rests in the landscape like a silent tale from another time – a place where work, toil and community were woven into every single log. Through the lens, both the history, the colors and the tranquility are captured, and the motif becomes a warm breath of the past in the heart of Røros.

