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.

Nidaros Cathedral

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

Old Town Bridge

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

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…

Stiftsgården

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

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.

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…

Sverresborg Trøndelag Folk Museum

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

Tyholt Tower

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

Rockheim

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

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.

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.