Home of Nordic Flavours, Trondheim
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Home of Nordic Flavours, Trondheim
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Visit Trondheim
Go for a wander around the colourful, cobbled pedestrian streets in the Bakklandet area. You can also rent a bike, the locals’ favourite transportation mode.
On the other side of the river you have the Nidarosdomen Cathedral, Trondheim’s Gothic queen.
Constructed over the tomb of St. Olav, it is Norway's largest church. It has been an important pilgrimage destination in Northern Europe for centuries, and it still is.
More than a thousand people embark on the pilgrimage to Nidarosdomen every year.
With a history that goes back more than 1,000 years, you will never run out of cool adventures.
Explore the ruins of St. Olav's Church in a basement in the city centre, for example. Or check out 72 sculptures that are tucked away in a dark room under a bank.
Venture just outside the centre for a visit to Kristiansten fortress, built in the 17th century.
Trondheim has established itself as a leader in innovation and is known as Norway's capital of knowledge.
This is partly thanks to the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), the largest university in the country.
Powerhouse, Trondheim
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Ivar Kvaal
Powerhouse, Trondheim
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Ivar Kvaal
If you fancy accommodation with something extra, the recently renovated five star hotel Britannia Hotel won’t disappoint.
The magnificent building has adorned the city since 1870 ...
Britannia Hotel in Trondheim
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Britannia Hotel / Will Lee-Wright
Britannia Hotel, Trondheim
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Lars Petter Pettersen / Visit Trondheim
... and is an attraction in its own right.
Britannia has something for everyone, from a world-class spa and a fitness centre to six restaurants and bars, one of which is the Michelin restaurant Speilsalen.
Trondheim is also known as the "Home of Nordic Flavors". The city has developed into a top destination for foodies and can show off three stars in the Michelin guide.
Creative and ambitious chefs are constantly pushing the boundaries using locally produced, high-quality ingredients from sea and land.
Credo Restaurant in Trondheim
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Credo Restaurant in Trondheim
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Go on a gastronomical pilgrimage to the most renowned restaurants and eateries. Or visit during the annual Trøndelag Food Festival and be part of an amazing celebration of the region's fantastic flavours.
Fagn Restaurant, Trondheim
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Marius Rua / Visit Trondheim
Fagn Restaurant, Trondheim
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Marius Rua / Visit Trondheim
Trondheim is also a wonderful place to quench your thirst.
Whether you prefer elegant bars with biodynamic wines, hip cocktail bars, microbreweries, or local coffee roasters, you will find it here.
Moskus bar, Trondheim
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Jarle Hagen / Visit Trondheim
Britannia bar, Trondheim
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Jarle Hagen / Visit Trondheim
The city’s 40,000 students make sure that there is always something fun going on. There’s a huge variety of festivals, concerts, and other cultural events to choose from.
The Pstereo music festival in Trøndelag
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McKenna Stark
The Pstereo music festival in Trøndelag
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McKenna Stark
For unique city activities, we recommend a trip to the bathing and picnic paradise Munkholmen, a visit to the museum The Archbishop's Palace, or a kayak trip on the Nidelva river.
In short: You have tons of exciting experiences to look forward to.