The Armory in Trondheim
A military museum covering Central Norway from the Viking Age to the Second World War.
Explore Trøndelag's military history from the Viking Age to the Second World War at The Armory in Trondheim. The museum is located in the historic Archbishop's Palace, and provides a unique insight into the region's military history and the resistance movement during the war. Did you know that the Vikings developed a sophisticated military organisation called the Leidang, in which every free man living along the coast and navigable rivers had to take part in the construction and manning of longboats? Or that in the 17th and 18th centuries, Norway was one of the world's most militarized socities where a man stood 50-50 chance of being sent to war in his lifetime? Explore this, and much more at The Armory in Trondheim.
Highlights:
- Explore exhibitions spanning from the Viking Age to World War II.
- Discover stories about the resistance movement in Trøndelag.
- Join guided tours of historical sites in Mid-Norway.
Source: Visit Trondheim AS
The Armory in Trondheim