Trondheim

Home of Nordic flavours

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Halfway(ish!) between the North and the South lies Trondheim, a beautiful city full of friendly locals, called Trøndere in Norwegian. Here, Viking history meets a young, creative vibe. The city is home to the iconic Nidaros Cathedral, a national treasure, while the state-of-the-art museum PoMo is one of several experiences that has put Trondheim on the cultural map.

The city is also home to two Michelin-starred restaurants: Fagn, known for its inventive Nordic cuisine, and Speilsalen, at the elegant Britannia Hotel. It’s no surprise that international culinary experts named Trøndelag – the county in which Trondheim is located – the European Region of Gastronomy in 2022. This was the first time the title was awarded to a Norwegian region.

The first thing you need to decide? Whether to visit in summer or winter.

The Nidarosdomen cathedral in Trondheim, Trøndelag
The Nidarosdomen cathedral in Trondheim, Trøndelag

Trondheim in summer

Trondheim is vibrant year-round and the warmer months are no exception. Savour fresh seafood, attend a local festival, or explore the city on foot, by bike, or even by kayak on the river.

Top things to do in summer

Trondheim in winter

Make the most of winter with a blend of outdoor adventures and cultural experiences. Enjoy the snow, unwind in a cosy cabin, and explore Trondheim’s vibrant art, theatre, and music scene.

Top things to do in winter
The Christmas Town Trondheim

Culinary delights, any time of year

Trondheim welcomes you with world-class ingredients, warm hospitality, and great food in every season.

How Trøndelag became a European region of gastronomy

A foodie's guide to the region

From Michelin stars to local favourites, discover the tastes of Trondheim and the Trøndelag region.

  • A renowned chef holding a bucket of fresh seafood from Fosen in Trøndelag
    How Trøndelag became a European region of gastronomy
    A woman posing with cheese from the cheese factory in Røros, Trøndelag
    Top destinations for foodies in Trøndelag
    A woman crabfishing in Fosen in Trøndelag
    Seafood heaven in the Northwest
    The Norwegian, Danish and Swedish team celebrating on the podium.
    Bronze for Norway in Bocuse d'Or Trondheim 2024
Hjorten teater, Trondheim

Art and culture

Trondheim offers rich experiences in art, music, and theatre – all within easy reach.

Cultural highlights

Explore a city full of galleries, museums, performances, and creative spaces.

  • K-U-K | Kjøpmannsgata Ung Kunst
    Trondheim

    K-U-K | Kjøpmannsgata Ung Kunst

    K-U-K is a gift to Trondheim, the arts and the people!
    Rockheim, Norway's national museum of pop and rock
    Trondheim

    Rockheim, Norway's national museum of pop and rock

    Rockheim, Norway's national museum of pop and rock
    Nye Hjorten Teater
    Trondheim

    Nye Hjorten Teater

    Five star theatre experience in the heart of Trondheim
    Ugo Rondinone, our magic hour, 2003. PoMo Collection. © Ugo Rondinone
    Trondheim

    PoMo

    PoMo – Where Art Meets the Heart of Trondheim
Woman walking stairs of the Iladalen trail, Trondheim, Norway
A woman standing taking a selfie on Gamle Bybro in Trondheim

Trondheim beyond the highlights

Explore the city through local tips and discover lesser-known gems.

The local's guide to the city

24 hours in Trondheim

Sometimes the best way to explore is on foot.

One day in Trondheim: City walks

Find more information at Visit Trondheim's official website.

Visit Trondheim logovisittrondheim.no

Getting here and around

Plan your trip to Trondheim with Entur, Norway's official travel planner.

  • By plane

    Trondheim Airport serves international and domestic routes.

    Express buses and trains take you to Trondheim's city centre in 25 and 35 minutes, respectively.

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    By bus

    There are several daily bus departures from Oslo and other major cities to Trondheim. The journey from Oslo takes around 8 hours.

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    By boat

    The coastal express Hurtigruten calls daily at Trondheim on both north and south-bound journeys.

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    By train

    There are daily trains from Oslo and Bodø to Trondheim.

    Trondheim can also be easily reached by train from many other Norwegian cities.

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    By car

    The E6 motorway passes Trondheim, while the coastal E39 motorway has its terminus at Klett, 10 kilometres south of Trondheim.

    You can also drive from Oslo to Trondheim on the RV3.

    Plan your route, check traffic alerts, ferry information and more on the Norwegian Roads Administration website.

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    Local travel

    Public buses in Trondheim are operated by AtB, which offers a network of routes covering nearly all of the city. There are frequent departures during the day, but these are less frequent during evenings.

More to discover in the region

Trondheim and Trøndelag offer memorable experiences both on and off land!

  • Kayaking in the sunset in the Nidelva river in Trondheim, Trøndelag
    Trøndelag
    Adventure trip with express boat from Trondheim to Kristiansund
    Travel the seaway between Trondheim and Kristiansund
    Two woman cycling among flowerfields at The Golden Road, Inderøy
    The Golden Road on two wheels

Explore more destinations in the Trøndelag region

Children dressed as Vikings in front of a longhouse at Stiklestad in Trøndelag, Norway
Innherred
Røros church, Bergstaden Ziir, in Trøndelag, Norway
Røros
Alpine skier in Oppdal ski centre, Trøndelag, Norway
Oppdal
  • View from mount Dærga in Børgefjell national park, Namdalen, Trøndelag
    Namdalen
    Beautiful views and sheep grazing at The Golden Road at Inderøy in Trøndelag
    The Golden Road
    A musk ox coming up a hill during summer in Dovrefjell, Eastern Norway
    The Dovrefjell mountains

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