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.
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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.
Find more inspiration and information at Trondheim’s official website.
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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
Taste delicious local food and book a table at a fine restaurant.
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Trondheim, Home of Nordic Flavours
Events in Trondheim
From festivals and concerts to shows and exhibitions. See what’s on!
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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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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