Best things to do in Trondheim

Trondheim Essentials

Trondheim showcases a transition from its medieval roots as Norway's religious capital to a modern hub of technology and culture. This collection features the Nidaros Cathedral, a Gothic pilgrimage site, and the adjacent Archbishop's Palace housing the Norwegian crown regalia. Visitors can explore the 17th-century Kristiansten Fortress, the massive wooden royal residence of Stiftsgården, and the world's first bicycle lift. Modern landmarks include the Rockheim music museum and the Solsiden district, a revitalized shipyard now serving as a prominent social and shopping hub.

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Nidaros Cathedral

Nidaros Cathedral is a cathedral of the Church of Norway located in the city of Trondheim in Trøndelag county.

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Old Town Bridge

Old Town Bridge is located in Trondheim, Trøndelag County, Norway.

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Kristiansten Fortress

Kristiansten Fortress is located on a hill east of the city of Trondheim in Trøndelag county, Norway, named after Christian V of Denmark…

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Stiftsgården

Stiftsgården is the royal residence in Trondheim, Norway. It is centrally situated on the city’s most important thoroughfare, Munkegaten.

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Archbishop's Palace, Trondheim

The Archbishop's Palace in Trondheim is a castle and palace in the city of Trondheim, located just south of the Nidaros Cathedral.

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Trampe bicycle lift

The Trampe bicycle lift is a bicycle lift in Trondheim, Norway, invented and installed in 1993 by Jarle Wanwik.In 2013 it was upgraded and…

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Sverresborg Trøndelag Folk Museum

A lovely open-air museum with numerous traditional Norwegian buildings that look as if taken straight from a fairy-tale.

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Tyholt Tower

Tyholttårnet is a 124 metre tall radio tower with an observation deck in Trondheim, Norway. It was completed in 1985.

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Rockheim

Rockheim is Norway's national museum for popular music from the 1950s to the present.

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Riksregalieutstillingen

Located within the Archbishop's Palace, this exhibition displays the Norwegian Crown Regalia, including the royal crowns, scepter, orb, and the sword of state used in historical coronations.

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Solsiden

A vibrant urban district situated on the site of the former Trondhjems Mekaniske Værksted shipyard. It features a large shopping mall and a wide array of restaurants and bars along the waterfront docks.

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