The cathedral in Trondheim is the national sanctuary of Norway, built over the grave of St. Olav. Work began in 1070, but the oldest parts still in existence date from the middle of the twelfth century. In 1869 extensive restorations were begun, and a century later Nidarosdomen was again restored to its original grandeur.
The Archbishop's Palace in Trondheim is one of the best preserved building complexes of its kind in Europe. It is the oldest secular building in Scandinavia. Building began in the second half of the twelfth century, and this was the archbishop's residence until the Reformation in 1537.
The west wing houses the Crown Regalia Exhibition, the Army Museum and the Resistance Museum. The south wing houses the The Archbishop’s Palace Museum. This museum shows original sculptures from Nidarosdomen Cathedral and archaeological finds from its dramatic history. Visitors can see the Archbishop’s mint, where coins were stamped, just as it was found by archaeologists.
Ringve Museum is Norway’s national museum of music and musical instruments.
Ringve Museum houses two permanent exhibitions:
Stiftsgården, built during 1774 and 1778 by the ambitious widow of the privy counsellor, is the largest wooden palace in Scandinavia. It was sold to the Norwegian State in 1800, and is today the official Royal Residence in Trondheim.
A museum of cultural history around the ruins of King Sverre’s medieval castle. Large open-air museum with wooden buildings and scenes from Trondheim and Trøndelag. Beautiful indoor exhibitions: "Images of Life" – depicting life in the region in the last 150 years, and the theme theatre "The Trønder Bride", ski museum, telecom museum and so on. Many activities for children.
The boat trip to the historical island of Munkholmen is a good opportunity to view Trondheim from the sea.
The view from the restaurant in the Tyholt Tower (74 metres) gives you an exquisite panorama of the city and its surroundings.