Trondheim

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Photo provided by CH/www.visitnorway.com
Photo provided by Sónia Arrepia Photography/www.visitnorway.com
Photo provided by CH/www.visitnorway.com
Photo provided by CH/www.visitnorway.com
Photo provided by Sónia Arrepia Photography/www.visitnorway.com

This university city with historic wooden houses, museums, islets and snow-capped mountains still attracts pilgrims to its medieval cathedral.

Trondheim is a historic Norwegian city at the mouth of the Nidelva River. Visit the city’s historical sites, cultural displays and lively bars. Surrounded by mountains and islets, Trondheim is also a great place to swim, hike or ski in an idyllic natural setting. 

The city’s landmark Nidaros Cathedral has been a pilgrimage destination since the 11th century. Worshippers still walk here all the way from Oslo, a 400-mile (640-kilometer) journey, to visit the grave of Norway’s patron saint Olav Haraldsson. Visit in late July for the cultural St. Olav Festival with a medieval-themed market, shows, concerts and exhibitions.

Across the churchyard, visit the old mint in the Archbishop's Palace to see royal regalia. The museum also showcases archeological finds. 

Take your camera and cross the river at the Old Town Bridge and walk under the Lykkens portal (Gate of Happiness) to Bakklandet. This picturesque neighborhood with colorful wooden houses, shops and restaurants is one of Trondheim’s most visited spots. 

Trondheim’s many museums highlight the city’s maritime, artistic, religious and medieval past. If you love music, don’t miss the global instruments in the Ringve Museum and the Rock ’n’ Roll experience in the Rockheim museum.

In summer, jump on a boat from the fish markets at Ravnkloa to nearby Monks’ Island. This tiny island was used for executions during the Viking Age and also housed a fort and monastery, but is now a pleasant place to sit in the café or relax on the beach.

Discover Trondheim on foot or by bike, or make use of the bus and tram system. The Trampe Cyclocable, a bicycle lift, helps you to get up the steep Brubakken Hill. At the top, explore the 17th-century Kristiansten Fortress. Another, more modern, vantage point is the city’s 400-foot (120-meter) high Tyholt Tower.

Public transport also services the mountains where you can hike or ski in Trondheim’s beautiful scenery. Perhaps you will spot elk and reindeer!

Where to stay in Trondheim

Trondheim featuring a city and a garden

Trondheim City Centre

4.5/5(17 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the museums and churches in Trondheim City Centre. You might want to make time for a stop at Torget Square or Olavshallen Concert Hall.

Trondheim City Centre
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Bakklandet

Bakklandet might not have many top sights, but Kristiansten Fortress and Old Town Bridge are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Bakklandet
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Lerkendal

While Lerkendal may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Lerkendal Stadium and Archbishop's Palace.

Lerkendal
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Nedre Elvehavn

Though Nedre Elvehavn may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Olavshallen Concert Hall and Pirbadet.

Nedre Elvehavn
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Brattøra

While visiting Brattøra, you might make a stop by sights like Pirbadet and Rockheim.

Brattøra
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Ranheim

When in Ranheim, you can plan a visit to Leangen Horseracing Track and Leangen Ishall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Ranheim
Radisson Blu Royal Garden Hotel
Radisson Blu Royal Garden Hotel
4 out of 5
Kjopmannsgata 73, Trondheim
The price is HK$857 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
HK$857
HK$959 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Trondheim. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,060 reviews)
"Very nice location, good rooms and nice decor in rooms and downstairs. The staff are pleasant and helpful!"

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025

Radisson Blu Royal Garden Hotel
Quality Hotel Panorama
Quality Hotel Panorama
3.5 out of 5
Ivar Lykkes veg 1, Tiller, Trondheim
The price is HK$867 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
HK$867
HK$971 total
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Trondheim. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Popular attractions City Syd and Saupstad ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Tolles, sauberes Hotel mit super Aussicht aus dem 14 Stock. Tolles Frühstück usw. Immer wieder gerne.............."

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2025

Quality Hotel Panorama
Thon Hotel Trondheim
Thon Hotel Trondheim
3 out of 5
Kongens Gate 15, Trondheim
The price is HK$822 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
HK$822
HK$920 total
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Trondheim. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Torget Square and Hiking in Bymarka are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
Convenient
"Great breakfast, comfortable room, convenient parking, thoug expensive. Close to all main attractions."

Reviewed on 4 Apr 2025

Thon Hotel Trondheim
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Trondheim Leilighetshotell
Trondheim Leilighetshotell
3.5 out of 5
Gardemoens gate 1, Trondheim
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Trondheim. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Leos' Lekeland and Lademoen Kirke ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (83 reviews)
"Very spacious and nicely appointed. Great for a family of 5!"

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2024

Trondheim Leilighetshotell
Bjørvika Apartments, Solsiden Area, Trondheim city center
Bjørvika Apartments, Solsiden Area, Trondheim city center
4 out of 5
Verftsgata 1, Trondheim
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Trondheim. Enjoy free WiFi, Netflix, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Solsiden and Leiv Eiriksson Statue are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (225 reviews)
Average not good
"It was a nice accommodations clean and comfortable. Great location close to downtown and all the attractions. Lacked some of the amenities normally available. Bath soap, tissues, More towels for the kitchen or paper towels, only one dishwasher tab just as examples. The main issue was the temperature ..."

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025

Bjørvika Apartments, Solsiden Area, Trondheim city center
Ranheim Apartments AS
Ranheim Apartments AS
4 out of 5
Martin Barstads veg 3, Trondheim
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly apartment in Trondheim. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Hansbakkfjæra and Leangen Horseracing ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (96 reviews)
"very friendly and helpful. We were lacking towels when we got there and the area around the apartment could have been kept better (weeds etc)."

Reviewed on 3 Sep 2024

Ranheim Apartments AS
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Trondheim

4.5
Top destination
5 - Excellent
13
5 - Excellent 59%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 32%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 9%
2 - Disappointing
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Trondheim in Autumn is one of the most beautiful cities I’ve visited. It’s not too big to get lost but a perfect size to walk around. Friendly locals,clean and a relaxed vibe. 3 to see are Bakklandet,Nidarosdomen and Festingen overlooking the city.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

A small, lovely city with excellent walking routes.

5/5 - Excellent

Dave

Lovely, manageable city. Great to walk around.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Not really much to attract the tourist expect s a staging point, overall disappointing compare to Bergen

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

A pleasant small city