Paddle along the Nidelven river, go for a stroll along Trondheim’s cobbled streets aligned with niche shops, explore famous attractions such as the Nidaros Cathedral and Archbishop’s Palace, and tuck into locally produced goodies at the city’s many restaurants.
There are many highlights in Trondheim, Norway's third-largest city. The Nidaros Cathedral in the centre is an impressive sight. The cathedral’s history also makes it a hugely popular pilgrimage destination in Europe.
Some of the city’s most popular museums include Trondheim Art Museum, National Museum of Decorative Arts and Design (Nordenfjeldske Kunstindustrimuseum) and the Archbishop’s Palace (Erkebispegården). A museum with another kind of artistic expression is Rockheim, Norway’s national museum for popular music.
With some 40,000 students in Trondheim, there is always something fun going on. Enjoy live music or look for bargains in the many niche shops in the city’s charming neighbourhoods.
Just outside the city centre, you’ll find Bymarka, a vast outdoor area ideal for long walks any time of year, and for skiing in the winter.
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Trondheim invests heavily in locally produced food and drink, so you have every opportunity to taste new flavours you won’t find anywhere else.
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TrondheimKristiansten Fortress
Kristiansten Fortress is one of Trondheim’s main landmarks. The fort was built after the great city fire in 1681 and now stands guard over the city. It saved the city from conquest by Sweden in 1718. The fortress was decommissioned in 1816 by king Charles XIV John. The fort offers a spectacular view over Trondheim and its surroundings, the fjord and the mountains.
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TrondheimBritannia Hotel
Founded in 1870, Britannia Hotel was built to serve British aristocrats who visited Trondheim for its legendary salmon fishing. Today, the Britannia cherishes its rich 150-year history of serving explorers, royalty, dignitaries and celebrities from around the world. A privately owned, independently operated hotel, the Britannia reopened in April 2019 after being closed for a dramatic, 3-year, $150 million renovation.
TrondheimScandic Bakklandet Hotel
Scandic Bakklandet is in the heart of Trondheim, next to the Nidelven river and the Bakke Bro bridge. The port, bus and train station are all within walking distance. The hotel has a rustic elegance, with a warm and pleasant atmosphere. The hotel restaurant serves a delicious breakfast, while for dinner there is a wide selection of international dishes and local specialties. The bar is a pleasant place to relax after a long day out, or to enjoy an aperitif before dinner. The hotel offers flexible facilities for meetings, conferences and events, and the on-site gym means you can stay in shape during your stay.
TrondheimNidaros Pilgrim Centre
The Nidaros Pilgrim’s Hostel has an idyllic location on the banks of the Nidelven river next to the Nidaros Cathedral. The hostel is a meeting place and reception centre for all pilgrims, regardless of whether they reach their goal after a long pilgrimage, have walked part of the pilgrim route before arriving in Trondheim or simply arrive here with the mind of a pilgrim. The Pilgrim’s Hostel invites you to attend walks, meetings, retreats and spiritual guidance. The hostel is run as a resource, competence and retreat centre. We arrange conferences, workshops, seminars and meetings on themes connected to the theology of pilgrimage, the heritage of Saint Olav and inter-religious dialogue. We offer accommodation with breakfast for groups and individual guests. It is also possible to rent our meeting facilities for events for up to 40 guests. All rooms have private bathrooms and linen/towels are included.
TrondheimScandic Lerkendal
Scandic Lerkendal is one of the largest convention facilities in the Nordic region and is Norway's tallest building outside of Oslo. It is connected to Lerkendal football stadium. Scandic Lerkendal has 400 guest rooms and a conference capacity of 23,000 people (in partnership with Lerkendal stadium). The hotel has 30 meeting rooms, the largest of which is 1,570 m², with a capacity from 10 and 1,800 delegates. Scandic Lerkendal is built as the world's most energy-efficient hotel, with an energy consumption of 50 kwh/m²/year.
TrondheimThon Hotel Nidaros
The hotel is perfectly located in the heart of Trondheim's commercial district, only a short walk away from shops, restaurants, nightlife and attractions. Behind its beautiful facade, which dates from 1908, is an inviting hotel. The airport shuttle bus stops at the hotel, while the central station for trains and buses is just 200 m away. Breakfast is served in our breakfast room. Thon Hotel Nidaros is certified as Eco-Lighthouse.
TrondheimBritannia Hotel
First opened in 1870 to welcome aristocratic Britons, who came to fish the region’s legendary salmon rivers, Trondheim's white-domed Britannia Hotelreopened in April 2019 after a multi-year $160 million-dollar renovation. Now celebrating 150 years of luxury hospitality, Britannia has six restaurants & bars, including Speilsalen, Christopher Davidsen’s (Bocuse d’Argent 2017) first signature restaurant. Classic French cuisine with a modern Norwegian slant, severed in the palatial setting of the 19th century mirrored dining room. A celebration of Trondheim’s status as the home of the world’s best seafood, as well as local organic meat and award-winning dairy products. Guests can be collected from the airport in the hotel’s very own electric London Black Cab, and may choose to stay in the Tower Suite, a 220m²penthouse built into the aforementioned dome, complete with golden bathtub, grand piano and private wine cellar. All rooms in the hotel have beds by Hästens and bathrooms clad in Carrara marble. Indulge in the 1,400m² spa with indoor pool, and dive into the à la carte breakfast in the iconic palm court, Palmehaven. Sip on Britannia’s exclusive own Champagne in Vinbaren, a living wine cellar, where you can try hundreds of vintage wines by the glass, in a room lined by 10,000 bottles.
TrondheimScandic Solsiden
Scandic Solsiden is centrally located in the pleasant Solsiden area. The airport bus stops just outside the hotel. Great shopping opportunities and a large selection of restaurants are situated right on the hotel’s doorstep. Check your e-mail with complimentary Wi-Fi or do business in one of the hotel’s 10 meeting rooms. The children will love the hotel's playroom, which is open during the summer months. Moreover, one of Norway's largest indoor waterparks, Pirbadet, is just a short walk from the hotel.
Book nowTrondheimComfort Hotel Park
The Comfort Hotel Park is a modern hotel with a great location in the centre of Trondheim. The sights and restaurants are right on the doorstep as well as parking and conference facilities. The Comfort Hotel Park is the perfect choice for those of you looking for central and affordable accommodation right in the middle of all the action! You'll be ideally situated to explore all the great attractions that Trondheim has to offer. Stay right in the centre of Trondheim, within walking distance of sights such as the Archbishop's Palace, the Nidaros Cathedral and Munkholmen. Shopping streets, restaurants, bars and the pulse of the city are all within easy reach.
Food and drink
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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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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.
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.
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.
By boat
The coastal express Hurtigruten calls daily at Trondheim on both north and south-bound journeys.
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