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Monday: 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM...
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Google★ 4.9(153)
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Trondheim
Trondheim has 190,000 residents, Scandinavia’s only medieval coronation cathedral, and a food scene that rivals Oslo at half the price. Bakklandet runs along the Nidelva with wooden houses from the 1700s. The city has more breweries per capita than any other Norwegian city.
Population: 190,000Airport: TRD VærnesFounded: 997 ADBest time: Jun–Sep
What to see in Trondheim
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Trondheim
Nidarosdomen
Scandinavia’s only medieval coronation cathedral, founded 1070
King Olav Haraldsson fell at the Battle of Stiklestad in 1030. Within a year, miracles were reported at his burial site in Trondheim. The church built over his grave became a pilgrimage destination. By 1070, construction began on a stone cathedral that would take 230 years to complete.
1070 ADRomanesque / Gothic70+ stone sculptures
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Bakklandet
Wooden houses, cobblestones, and the Old Town Bridge since 1681
Bakklandet was a working-class neighbourhood from the 1600s to the 1900s. Dockworkers, craftsmen, and small traders lived in the narrow wooden houses along the Nidelva river. By the 1960s, the city planned to demolish it for a motorway. Residents fought back. The neighbourhood survived.
East bank of the NidelvaBuilt 168118th-century wooden houses
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Ravnkloa Fish Market
Daily catch from the fjord, sold at the harbour mouth
Ravnkloa is where the Nidelva river meets the Trondheimsfjord. The fish market here is small — three or four stalls on a good day — but genuine. The fish comes from the fjord boats moored at the quay, not from a distribution warehouse.
Nidelva harbour mouthWorking fish marketFjord shrimp, king crab
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Cycling in Trondheim
The world’s first bicycle lift and 200 km of cycling paths
Trondheim is Norway’s cycling city by design, not by accident. The city invested in bicycle infrastructure decades before it became fashionable. The Trampe bicycle lift — a metal plate that pushes your right foot while you sit on the saddle — was installed in 1993 at Brubakken, the steep hill between Bakklandet and Kristiansten Fortress.
200 kmTrampe / CycloCableCity-wide stations
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Things to do in Trondheim
41 activities and tours based in Trondheim.
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Reality Adventures AS - Sandgata 26A
Trondheim, Norway
Reality Adventures AS - Sandgata 26A offers guided experiences in Trondheim — including the Nidaros Cathedral, Bakklandet riverside district, and NTNU campus culture. 408 Google reviews — a well-established operation.
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Trondheim kajakk
Trondheim, Norway
Trondheim kajakk offers guided experiences in Trondheim — including the Nidaros Cathedral, Bakklandet riverside district, and NTNU campus culture. 234 Google reviews — a well-established operation.
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Reality Adventures AS Prinsens Gate
Trondheim, Norway
Reality Adventures AS Prinsens Gate offers guided experiences in Trondheim — including the Nidaros Cathedral, Bakklandet riverside district, and NTNU campus culture. 213 Google reviews — a well-established operation.
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Nidaros Cathedral
Trondheim, Norway
Gothic cathedral dating from the 13th century, plus a Bishop's palace with a crown jewels exhibit.
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Gamle bybro
Trondheim, Norway
Historic bridge featuring red portals & scenic views of the river & quaint, colorful houses.
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Escape Hunt Trondheim
Trondheim, Norway
Escape Hunt Trondheim offers guided experiences in Trondheim — including the Nidaros Cathedral, Bakklandet riverside district, and NTNU campus culture. 175 Google reviews.
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Sverresborg Trøndelag Folk Museum
Trondheim, Norway
More than 80 buildings, some dating from 12th century, in open-air, cultural heritage museum.
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Korsvika
Trondheim, Norway
Korsvika offers guided experiences in Trondheim — including the Nidaros Cathedral, Bakklandet riverside district, and NTNU campus culture. 1,353 Google reviews.
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NTNU Ringve Botanical Garden
Trondheim, Norway
NTNU Ringve Botanical Garden offers guided experiences in Trondheim — including the Nidaros Cathedral, Bakklandet riverside district, and NTNU campus culture. 635 Google reviews — a well-established operation.
Where to stay in Trondheim
56 properties in Trondheim. Hotels, cabins, and apartments — booked via Booking.com.
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Britannia Hotel
Dronningens gate 5, Norway
Bright rooms & suites in an elegant hotel offering 4 upscale restaurants & 2 bars, plus a posh spa.
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Clarion Hotel Trondheim
Brattørkaia 1, Norway
Modern conference hotel offering free breakfast & a rooftop restaurant with fjord views.
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Scandic Nidelven
Havnegata 1-3, Norway
Simple, stylish rooms, many with river views, plus a fitness center & a free breakfast buffet.
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Strandheimen Gjestehus
Gamle Kongevei 40 A, Norway
Down-to-earth guesthouse across the street from a fjord offering dining, terraces & a BBQ area.
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Private House & Bungalow by the sea
Bynesveien 144, Norway
Private House & Bungalow by the sea is a mid-range hotel in Trondheim, central Norway. Central location with direct access to Trondheim's main sights. Rates and availability via Booking.com.
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Scandic Bakklandet
Nedre Bakklandet 60, Norway
Polished rooms & suites with free Wi-Fi, plus a river-view restaurant, a modern bar & a 24/7 gym.
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Thon Hotel Nidaros
Søndre gate 22B, Norway
Contemporary hotel in a circa-1908 building offering free breakfast & evening meals, plus a gym.
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Nidaros pilegrimsgård
Kjøpmannsgata 1, Norway
Simple rooms in a low-key hotel featuring a bakery/cafe with outdoor seating & river views.
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Quality Hotel Prinsen
Kongens gate 30, Norway
Relaxed hotel with a chic restaurant & stylish bar, plus a casual eatery offering free breakfast.
Where to eat in Trondheim
110 restaurants rated by NorgeTravel. Scores combine Google, TripAdvisor, Facebook, and Yelp ratings.
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Speilsalen
Monday: Closed; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM...
Restaurant in Trondheim. Description pending editorial review.
NorgeTravel Score
6Exceptional
Google★ 4.9(66)
TripAdvisor
(75)
Facebook★ 4.9(30)
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Namaste Norge Trondheim
Monday: 2:00 – 10:00 PM; Tuesday: 2:00 – 10:00 PM; Wednesday: 2:00 – 10:00 PM...
Restaurant in Trondheim. Description pending editorial review.
NorgeTravel Score
6Exceptional
Google★ 4.8(1,251)
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Bula Neobistro
Monday: Closed; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM...
Restaurant in Trondheim. Description pending editorial review.
NorgeTravel Score
6Exceptional
Google★ 4.8(400)
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(181)
Facebook★ 5.0(331)
Plan your Trondheim trip
Trondheim is one basecamp. Norway has many. Explore the other cities or head into the fjords and mountains.