We left Trondheim on Friday around noon for the 3-hour drive to
Røros on slippery, snowy winter roads. Our car was packed with Tove, me, Arild, Ingvild and 3-yr-old Mari along with luggage for the 5 of us. Tove drove as she was clearly the most experienced among us drivers on snowy roads. Mari was absolutely perfect during the drive.
Ole Morten had reserved rooms at Bergstadens Hotel. It is a quaint old hotel centrally located in town.
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| Bergstadens Hotel |
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| In the lobby. Very cozy! |
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| Tove and the "perfect passenger" |
After checking in, relaxing and then meeting Unn and Ole Morten who arrived by train from Oslo, we did some Christmas Market exploring. Røros is well-known for two markets -- It's Christmas Market that occurs around 2 weeks before Christmas and it's Røros
Martnan, a winter festival in February that has been perennially held since 1853. Although the Christmas Market is smaller in scope and attendance, it is really fun to experience, as I hope the photos will illustrate.
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| Tove, Ingvild, Unn, Ole Morten and I head out to the Market |
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| Examining the wares. |
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| A Russian was selling traditional Matryoshka dolls |
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| Mulled wine mix sans wine |
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| No chipmunks roasting on an open fire. |
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| Full moon added to the ambiance |
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| Not Main Street Disneyland, but rather one of the two streets for Christmas Market in Røros on Saturday |
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| The motorcycle not only "rocked" but it could be taken from the rocker and used like a training bike (everything worked) |
So what did I buy among all the variety of clothing, wood carvings, ceramics, leather goods, cheeses, sausages and cured meats? Butter. I bought genuine local Røros butter. Those of you who watch
Colbert know why.
1 comment:
i don't watch colbert (just not up to watch it) but have been hearing on NPR about the butter shortage in norway!
the market looks awesome -- soooo crowded in the day, but at night with the open fires looks like a good time to shop. daytime is for people watching.
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