Trondheim is the ideal city for congresses and conferences. It has a rich selection of hotels, meeting and exhibition centres. Trondheim is also host to a large number of national and international conferences affiliated with the city's thriving technology sector.
Trondheim was founded by Viking King Olav Tryggvason in year 997. It was the first capital of Norway and is still the city where new kings receive their ceremonial blessings. It has been, and still is, a popular pilgrimage site.Trondheim is today Norway’s third largest city. It is a regional capital and last but not least, a city of education and research. Both Microsoft and Yahoo have their development departments located in Trondheim.
Situated in the county of Sør-Trøndelag, Trondheim is pretty far north. In fact it is only 500 kilometres from the Arctic Circle, but the warm Gulf Stream blesses Trondheim with a fairly mild climate. Tourists flock to Trondheim in the summer to take advantage of the perpetual light. They spend time on beaches, in boats, go fishing or swimming and take walks in the surrounding hills.