Guided tour of the town (Week 22 – 34)
A round-trip of central Trondheim and the surrounding area. The bus passes the Stiftsgården, Nidaros Cathedral, the Gamle Bybru (Old town-bridge), the wharf houses and NTNU Gløshaugen. Short stops at the town’s viewing-point for photographs, Kristiansten Fortress, and by the Sverresborg Trøndelag Folk-museum with a visit to the Haltdalen stavkirke included. Start 11am from the town square.
For more information: www.trondheim.no/engelsk/touristinfo |
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Munkholmen
Previously a Monastery and a location for executions, now a popular picnic area, swimming beach and restaurant. It is accessible by a ferry from Ravnkloa from the end of May to the beginning of September.
For more information: www.munkholmen.no |
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Vitensenteret (Science Centre)
This is a popular science centre with more than 150 interactive exhibits. Fun for the whole family.
For more information: www.viten.ntnu.no |
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Kristiansten Fortress
The Fortress was built after the great town fire of 1681 and stands guard over the town. It protected the town from the threat of Swedish invasion in 1718. The German occupiers used the fort from 1940-1945. You can rent a town cycle and take the Trampe cycle lift up to the fort.
For more information: www.nasjonalefestningsverk.no/kristiansten |
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The Trampe cycle lift
You can find the worlds first cycle lift in Trondheim. The lift goes up Brubakken by the Gamle Bybru (Old town-bridge) on the way up to Kristiansten Fortress. Use of the cycle lift requires a key-card which can be loaned from the Mix shop, the Dromedar Café, the Bakklandet Cycle-shop or the Tourist Information office by the town square.
For more information: www.trampe.no |
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Bakklandet
Bakklandet is Trondheim’s old quarter, and lies on the eastern side of the Nidelva. It is most easily reached by crossing the Gamle Bybru from the town centre. The old wooden buildings, originally workers houses, have now been restored and converted to flats, shops and restaurants.
For more information: www.bakklandet.com |
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Shopping
In central Trondheim you can find a number of shops specialising in fashion and interiors. In recent years the town has become more cosmopolitan, which is reflected in diversity. These shops are not usually located on the town’s busiest streets, but “around the corner”. In addition Trondheim has Zara and other popular chain stores. |
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Sverresborg , Trøndelag Folk Museum
This large open air museum of wooden buildings and artefacts from Trondheim and Trøndelag, is beautifully located around the ruins of King Sverre’s medieval castle. It also includes indoor exhibitions, a museum shop and café.
Sverresborg also houses the Norwegian TV museum, the Trondheim Maritime Museum, and the Norwegian Museum of Deaf History and Culture.
For more information: www.sverresborg.no |
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Nidaros Cathedral/Archbishop's Palace/Royal Regalia
Nidaros Cathedral is the world’s most northerly cathedral, and Norway’s national sanctuary. Construction began in 1070 over the grave of Olav the Holy.The Archbishop’s Palace was the Archbishop’s seat, a spiritual and political centre from the mid 1100’s until the reformation. Norway’s coronation regalia are displayed in the medieval vaulted room in the Archbishops Palace.
For more information: www.nidarosdomen.no - www.riksregaliene.no |
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The tram-way
The tram-way in Trondheim runs from St. Olavs Gate to Lian in the Bymarka. The trip takes 20 minutes and runs through the old suburbs and has panoramic views of the town. At the final stop the Bymarka lies open, with all its outdoor possibilities.
To see a time table: www.graakallbanen.no |
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Ringve Museum / Ringve Botanical Garden Ringve is Norway’s national museum for music and musical instruments with a collection from around the world. The museum is beautifully located in an old Manor-farm at Lade, in the middle of the Ringve Botanical Garden. Museum shop and café.
Rockheim – the national live centre for pop and rock, opens in Brattøra during 2009.
For more information:
www.ringve.no |
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Pirbadet
This is Norway’s largest indoor swimming baths. The baths includes a wave pool, jacuzzi, children’s pool, a whirl-pool, slides, sauna, climbing wall, diving boards, quiet pool and a 50 meter pool.
For more information: www.pirbadet.no |
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Art museums and galleries
Trondheim has a number of art museums and galleries.
National Museum of Decorative Arts - http://www.nkim.no/english
Trondhjems Kunstforening - www.tkf.no
Trondheim Art Museum and Gråmølna - www.tkm.museum.no
Trøndelag Centre for Contemporary Art - www.samtidskunst.no |
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Harbour Tour
A round trip along the canal, the river Nidelva and the fjord. You get a good view of the town from the sea, including various sights such as the wharf houses and the Gamle Bybru. There is a short stop at Munkholmen, where you can choose to get off and take the scheduled boat back to town. Departs days and evenings during the summer-season.
For more information: www.trippsbatservice.no |
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Restaurants and cafés
Trondheim has a reputation as being the town in Norway with the most restaurants and cafes per person. You can find something for every taste and wallet. Local food is popular, and Trøndelag supplies the town restaurants with fresh ingredients.
A complete guide can be found at: www.trondheim.no/engelsk/touristinfo/ |
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Golf
Trondheim has two golf courses. Byneset Golf Centre is rural and open, with an eighteen hole course and a nine hole course.
Trondheim Golf Club is beautifully located with a view over the town, and has a nine hole course.
For more information: www.bynesetgolf.no - www.golfklubben.no |
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Walks
Trondheim and its surrounds offer a rich choice of marked paths for walkers and cyclists. In the Bymarka, Strindmarka, Lade, or along the Nidelva you can find tours suited for everyone’s tastes and fitness level.
For more information: www.trondheim.no/engelsk/sports - www.hikebike.no |
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Swimming beaches
There are a number of swimming beaches along the Trondheim-fjord, including Munkholmen which is located out in the fjord. The water averages 17c. The water can be warmer in many of the lakes in Trondheim Kommune.
NB: Jonsvatnet is the drinking water source for Trondheim. Bathing is therefore not allowed. |
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Fishing
The Nidelva is one of Norway’s best salmon and trout rivers. Cod, Pollock, and Mackerel can be caught in the fjord. Fishing licenses are required for the river, although fishing downstream from the Gamle Bybro and in the fjord is free. Freshwater fishing is available in a number of lakes in the Bymarka. Fishing licenses are required.
For more information: www.tofa.no |
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Museum and galleries
Trondheim has many more museums and galleries than mentioned in this summary.
A full guide can be found at www.trondheim.no/engelsk/touristinfo |
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