Trøndelag, Norway – Experience nature, culture, history

The historic centre of Norway

Rooted in Norwegian traditions in the middle of Norway, Trøndelag is a perfect base for experiencing nature, culture and Norway’s exciting history.

Trøndelag’s seven national parks and two nature reserves are suitable for hiking, cycling, hunting and fishing. The salmon rivers Gaula, Orkla and Namsen have attracted anglers from all over Europe ever since the 19^th century. The Dovrefjell mountains are one of the only places in the world where you can experience musk ox. The coast of Trøndelag is wild and beautiful and is renowned for its good fishing.

The major city of Trondheim has attractions including the national museum of popular music Rockheim, the lively old town Bakklandet and The Nidarosdomen Cathedral, which is an international pilgrimage site. More than 30,000 students contribute to an urban atmosphere.

The Battle of Stiklestad in 1030, in which King Olav II (later known as Saint Olav) was killed, represents a turning point in Norwegian history and marks Norway’s transition from paganism to Christianity. The Saint Olav Drama performed on the battlefield during the annual Saint Olav Festival is largest open-air theatrical performance in the Nordic region.

The charming mining town of Røros was inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List in 1980. Røros is well known for its vibrant arts and crafts milieu, distinctive small shops and cosy restaurants serving the region’s wonderful local food.

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Musk ox in the summer.
Photo: Sigbjørn Frengen, Oppdal Safari

Trondheim.
Photo: Øyvind Blomstereng

Flatanger.
Photo: Ole Martin Dahle

Ocean view from the Beach Bar at Stokkøya

Stokkøya.
Photo: Tuva Klevan

Hanshelleren.
Photo: Petr Pavlicek

Inderøy.
Photo: Steinar Johansen

Blue Sky at Namsskogan in Trondelag, Norway

Namdalen.
Photo: Kristian Nesser

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Top destinations in Trøndelag

Røros

The traditional town of Røros, which is known as one of Norway’s sustainable destinations, is a modern community in which people live and… Read more

Røros

Trondheim

The vibrant city of Trondheims is home to some of Trøndelag’s most popular attractions, cosy shopping streets and a myriad of restaurants… Read more

Trondheim

A small harbor in Mausund at the coast of Trøndelag

Hitra, Frøya & Fosen

At the coast of Trøndelag you will experience genuine coastal heritage, local food, and a wide range of activities at both sea and… Read more

Hitra, Frøya & Fosen

Kystriksveien - the coastal route

Kystriksveien is a beautiful scenic road between Steinkjer and Bodø. Most people travel Kystriksveien by car, but it is also a great cycling… Read more

Kystriksveien - the coastal route

Two children wearing viking costumes at Stiklestad National Culture Centre

Innherred

Innherred was an important area in Norway during the middle ages, and the locals are proud of their heritage, the tasty locally produced food, and the… Read more

Innherred

Namdalen

Boasting a pristine coastline, plenty of rivers and three national parks, Namdalen is a natural hub for outdoor pursuits. Read more

Namdalen

Oppdal

The charming mountain village in Mid-Norway stretches from Dovrefjell in the south to Trollheimen in the north, and our nature gives every season new… Read more

Oppdal

What to do in Trøndelag

RørosHusky- Dogsledding

We arrange sleddog-trips at wintertime, where you can mush "your own" dog-team; 4- 6 dogs. Longer trips (expeditions) will take place up in the… Read more

RørosHusky- Dogsledding

Climb Flatanger

Flatanger is a new proving ground for hard sport climbing, and it has been drawing elite climbers from around the world. The area's Hanshelleren cave… Read more

Climb Flatanger

Along the Trondheim lane

Between Hitra and the mainland is Trondheim lane from Kyrhaug in the southwest to the northeast Agdenes. Safe and broad, straight and pure - without… Read more

Along the Trondheim lane

Musk Ox safari at Dovrefjell

Dovrefjell is well known for the tribe of Musk ox, and every day in the summer you can join guided tours. Read more

Musk Ox safari at Dovrefjell

Kayaking in the Namdal archipelago

Would you like to go kayaking in magnificent surroundings in Ytre Namdal ? Join us and explore the archipelago around Abelvær by kayak. Here,… Read more

Kayaking in the Namdal archipelago

Pilgrimage - from Munkeby to Stiklestad

Join us as we retrace the pilgrim's journey from Munkeby Monastery to Stiklestad. Discover the fascinating history about Saint Olav and the Munkeby… Read more

Pilgrimage - from Munkeby to Stiklestad

Cycling in the World Heritage site of Røros

You can take bike rides in beautiful scenic environments, choose between three to seven hour rides in three different, well marked trails with easy to… Read more

Cycling in the World Heritage site of Røros

Ski trails in Innherred

There are many great ski trails at Innherred. We have gathered an overview of the best trails and directions to parking for the various trails. Have a… Read more

Ski trails in Innherred

Rørosrein

At walking distance from the centre of Røros, we offer reindeer sled tours, as well as leading, feeding and lassoing the reindeer. You can even join… Read more

Rørosrein

Grong Skisenter

Like heaven for active people! Grong Skisenter is located between the cities of Trondheim and Mosjøen, not far from E6 (10 km from Grong city), and… Read more

Grong Skisenter

Snowmobile safari, Explore Røros

Suitable for 2-20 persons Follow an experienced guide with snowmobile onto 950 meters above sea level, in the middle of the Røros… Read more

Snowmobile safari, Explore Røros

Guided bicycle tour in Trondheim

We offer guided tours of historic Trondheim by bike and e-bike: attractions, along the fjord and channel, Ila, Ilsvikøra, Ringve National Music Museum… Read more

Guided bicycle tour in Trondheim

Guided walk to Norway’s geographical mid-point

This is situated in Steinkjer, in the geographical protection area of Skjækjerfjell and Blafjella National Park. A guided walk here offers information… Read more

Guided walk to Norway’s geographical mid-point

Mausundgløtt Group Activities

Join us in unique expiences like eagle and seal safaris, light-house visiting and overnight staying on desert islands and much more. Mausund is an… Read more

Mausundgløtt Group Activities

Norway Nature

Norway has a wealth of wildlife riches contained within pristine habitats and spectacular scenery. However, tapping into this abundant wildlife… Read more

Norway Nature

Namsskogan Familiepark (wildlife park)

At our wild life park, you can get a close and fascinating look at more than 30 species of animals and birds that are native to the nordic countries.… Read more

Namsskogan Familiepark (wildlife park)

Westums Horse riding

Experience the unique and hidden wilderness by horseback, guided by Kjell Westum, an experienced tour guide. For a number of years Kjell has offered… Read more

Westums Horse riding

Salmonfishing in Namsen

Upper Namsen Fishing and Namsentunet offer 10 kilometres of salmon fishing in Namsen and Sanddøla divided into five fishing fields, and they can offer… Read more

Salmonfishing in Namsen

Food and drink in Trøndelag

Gangstad Gårdsysteri - farm cheese dairy

-Award-winning cheese and ice cream! Gangstad Gårdsysteri is ideally located in beutiful surroundings in Sandvollan in Inderøy and is one… Read more

Gangstad Gårdsysteri - farm cheese dairy

The Beach Bar, Stokkøya Sjøsenter

Stokkøya Sjøsenter and The Beach Bar is situated near one of Norways finest beaches, and has both excellent food, comfortable accommodation and… Read more

The Beach Bar, Stokkøya Sjøsenter

Havheim restaurant Hotell Frøya

Hotel Freya offers local dishes, based on the best ingredients in the region. Besides a lot of good fish and shellfish, is also served deer and wild… Read more

Havheim restaurant Hotell Frøya

Brasseriet - Røros Hotell

This warm and welcoming restaurant is an excellent place to gather your friends and family, or to end the workday with your colleagues with a nice… Read more

Brasseriet - Røros Hotell

Baklandet Skydsstation

We have the nicest backyard in Trondheim and the most unique atmosphere! Welcome to the cosiest café in Bakklandet (and probably also Trondheim). Stop… Read more

Baklandet Skydsstation

Ila Brainnstasjon

Ila Brainnstasjon is a community and culture café at Ila Park serving hot and cold food, tea, coffee and alcoholic drinks. The simple but incredibly… Read more

Ila Brainnstasjon

NordØst Food & Cocktails

Much of the best produce from the Norwegian coast is exported to Asia. NordØst (North-east) brings| the good flavours and techniques in the opposite… Read more

NordØst Food & Cocktails

To Rom og Kjøkken

To Rom og Kjøkken is a restaurant in Trondheim focusing on high quality every step of the way – from ingredients, venue, menu, bar and staff to… Read more

To Rom og Kjøkken

Inderøy Gårdsbryggeri (Brewery) - Beer farm shop

- Beer rich in flavour and character, brewed by old recipes and traditions! We brew around 20 different types of beer, which we sell in our… Read more

Inderøy Gårdsbryggeri (Brewery) - Beer farm shop

The Golden Road

The Golden Road – Norway’s Toscana in the heart of Trøndelag Innherred is known to many for its very special dish; Sodd. A… Read more

The Golden Road

Galåvolden Gård - Farm shop

Galåvolden Gård is a modern farm specializing in production of eggs, milk, meats and other farm-fresh products. Additionally, there is milk… Read more

Galåvolden Gård - Farm shop

Credo Restaurant

Credo Restaurant is a produce-driven restaurant. We serve self-composed tasting menus consisting of local seasonal ingredients combined with wines to… Read more

Credo Restaurant

Folk & Fe

Folk & Fe spreads the joy of food by preparing traditional dishes in new and exciting ways. The concept wants to take you back to the roots, cultivate… Read more

Folk & Fe

Ansnes Brygger - accomodation

Ansnes Brygger offers bright and cozy apartments right on the seafront. In total we have 31 beds in 8 apartments. All apartments have a separate… Read more

Ansnes Brygger - accomodation

Buøy gård

Buøy Farm offers food and drinks based on local produce , grown on Buøy farm and in the surrounding area . They have a varied menu according to… Read more

Buøy gård

Kongsvold Fjeldstue

In addition to excellent service, practical facilities, comfortable beds, fresh air and delicious food, Kongsvold guarantees a completely different… Read more

Kongsvold Fjeldstue

Stokkøya Sjøsenter

Stokkøya Sjøsenter and The Beach Bar is situated near one of Norways finest beaches, and has both excellent food, comfortable accommodation and… Read more

Stokkøya Sjøsenter

Vertshuset Røros, Rooms and apartments

We offer comfortable rooms and apartments of hotel standard. TV and Wi-Fi in all rooms. Dining facilities with a first class à la carte… Read more

Vertshuset Røros, Rooms and apartments

Austmann Bryggeri

Austmann Bryggeri is a craft brewery located at Høvringen in Trondheim. The brewery was founded in the summer of 2013 by Anders Cooper, Vinko Lien… Read more

Austmann Bryggeri

E.C. Dahls Pub & kjøkken

E.C. Dahls Bryggeri has brewed beer in Trondheim since 1856. In the autumn of 2016, the brewery opened its doors to the public. The traditional Dahls… Read more

E.C. Dahls Pub & kjøkken

Trondhjem Mikrobryggeri

All beer served at Trondhjem Mikrobryggeri is brewed on site! If you are lucky, you can see the brewer working around the brew kettles at the back of… Read more

Trondhjem Mikrobryggeri

Klostergården

Klostergården is a restaurant with accommodation, a brewery and a farm shop near the ruins of an ancient Cistercian monastery established in 1207.… Read more

Klostergården

Skanckebua Bar & Restaurant

Skanckebua is a rich place with soul and atmosphere located in the middle… Read more

Skanckebua Bar & Restaurant

Arts & culture in Trøndelag

Lysgaard Røros

The gallery-shop presents a wide range of my work, both functional ceramics and sculptures. Each piece is unique. Come to the gallery and choose what… Read more

Lysgaard Røros

Open houses in Sleggveien

The houses on Sleggveien, Slag road, give some idea of the social history of the mining community. In the five houses at the top of the road lived day… Read more

Open houses in Sleggveien

Namsskogan Familiepark (wildlife park)

At our wild life park, you can get a close and fascinating look at more than 30 species of animals and birds that are native to the nordic countries.… Read more

Namsskogan Familiepark (wildlife park)

Bølareinen Nature Park

Bølareinen (a reindeer) is one of the most famous rock carvings in Norway. It is part of a larger carving, where in addition to Bølareinen, you will… Read more

Bølareinen Nature Park

Nils Aas Kunstverksted

NILS AAS ARTWORKSHOP A creative and vibrant environment! Nils Aas Art Workshop is located in the town centre of idyllic Straumen in Inderøy,… Read more

Nils Aas Kunstverksted

Kjeungskjær Lighthouse

Kjeungskjær lighthouse is the only octagonal lighthouse in Norway. The lighthouse was established in 1880, and from 1880 to 1947 the lighthouse was… Read more

Kjeungskjær Lighthouse

Nidaros Cathedral

Nidaros Cathedral is the world’s northernmost gothic cathedral. Built from 1070 over the tomb of St. Olav, the Viking king who brought Christianity to… Read more

Nidaros Cathedral

Sverresborg Trøndelag Folk Museum

Sverresborg Trøndelag Folk Museum is an open-air museum in picturesque surroundings around the ruins of King Sverre's Castle, Norway’s oldest medieval… Read more

Sverresborg Trøndelag Folk Museum

Rockheim, Norway's national museum of pop and rock

Rockheim is Norway’s national museum of pop and rock music. Rockheim is responsible for collecting, preserving and conveying Norwegian pop and rock… Read more

Rockheim, Norway's national museum of pop and rock

Ringve Music Museum

Ringve Music Museum is Norway’s national museum of music and musical instruments. The museum has a diverse, international collection, and is a vibrant… Read more

Ringve Music Museum

Norveg, Kystmuseet i Nord-Trøndelag

Get to know the Norwegian coastal culture and industry through exhibitions and historic walks in the museum Norveg, the old trading place Berggården… Read more

Norveg, Kystmuseet i Nord-Trøndelag

Orkla Industrimuseum

Orkla Museum of Industry at Løkken Verk showcases the industrial expansion in the Orkla valley. You will find exhibits on mining and the Thamshavn… Read more

Orkla Industrimuseum

Stiklestad National Cultural Centre, attraction

Stiklestad National Cutural Centre in Verdal conveys the exciting story around the Battle of Stiklestad in 1030 and the part of Norwegian… Read more

Stiklestad National Cultural Centre, attraction

NTNU University Museum

NTNU University Museum has exhibitions on nature and culture, church art and the Middle Ages. Museum shop. Temporary exhibitions in the summer of 2017… Read more

NTNU University Museum

Saemien Sijte - South Sami Museum and Cultural Centre

Saemien Sijte is a South Sámi Museum and Cultural Center in wilderness municipality of Snåsa, located in the heart of the southern Sami… Read more

Saemien Sijte - South Sami Museum and Cultural Centre

Munkeby Monastery Ruins

MUNKEBY MONASTERY RUINS Situated at Okkenhaug in Levanger, the ruins was a monastery of the cistercienser order and was probably erected in the… Read more

Munkeby Monastery Ruins

Steinvikholm Castle

In 1525, Olav Engelbrektsson, the last Archbishop of the Catholic Church in Norway, started building his fortress and magnificent residence, the… Read more

Steinvikholm Castle

Austrått Fort

Austrått Fort is a massive fortification with a five-storey cannon tower. The fortress was built by the occupying German forces during… Read more

Austrått Fort

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Things to do

With its varied landscape, the Trøndelag region can offer activities from fishing and boating, to skiing and hiking in the mountains. It all depends on where you choose to go, and what you feel like doing. The region has several national parks, and if getting close to nature is your thing, this is the place to do it. Just don’t get too close – the musk oxen are not to be trifled with and are faster than you are, even if they don’t look it.

Top activities

These are some of the top ranked activities in Trøndelag, according to Trip Advisor:

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Food and drink

With countless producers of local food and a major focus on local food, Trøndelag is Norway’s leading food region. Scallops from Frøya are served at the best restaurants from Dubai to Tokyo, crabs from Hitra are sent to the seafood buffets in Paris and a variety of other products have won awards in Norway and abroad. Did you know that the tradition of “line aquavit” – barrels of aquavit being transported across the equator before being bottled – originates from Trondheim, and that the first written record of aquavit can be traced to Trøndelag? When in Trøndelag - eat and drink local.

White Guide recommended restaurants in Trøndelag

Where to stay

Coming to Trøndelag is a bit like coming home. Whether you choose to stay at a modern city hotel or a traditional rorbu (fisherman’s cottage) on the coast, you will be greeted on arrival by friendly and welcoming locals of Trøndelag. Perhaps you could imagine sleeping among wolves at a zoological park.

Top 6 hotels in Trøndelag

These are some of the top ranked hotels in Trøndelag, according to Trip Advisor:

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