The old log houses on a tightrope in Røros
Artistic description – The old log houses on a tightrope in Røros
In Røros, the old log houses stand like weather-beaten guardians of a bygone era, tightly packed together as if supporting each other in the headwind from the mountains. The dark logs bear the marks of generations – the hands of workers, the scars of winter storms and the slow bleaching of the sun.
The red frames lift the facades with a hint of warmth, like little flashes of life against the rough timber walls. The turf roofs form a soft, golden crown over the buildings, where the grass sways quietly in the wind as if whispering stories of toil, hope and everyday life.
Everything stands close to the rough gravel line that winds through Bergstaden – like an old tightrope on which they balance, proud but humble. In this image, past and present meet in a rare harmony, and you feel that Røros is not just a place – there is a feeling of timeless endurance.

