Trondheim

Antikvariatet

One of the most popular, yet laid-back bars in the city. Located in a historic wharf along Bakklandet and right around the corner from Gamle Bybru, they have moderately priced beer, as well as a selection of special brews. Often a good place to grab a cheap bite to eat if you get here early enough. This bar really captures the heart of Trøndersk community. You'll find a very diverse crowd: locals, travellers, younger people, older people. Make sure to check out the back: there is additional seating with the river right below you and the room is covered wall-to-wall with bookshelves filled with vintage books. There are often concerts, open mics, and other events here as well, usually free.

Bakklandet Skydsstation

The place to find one of Trondheim's best seafood collections, such as a herring buffet and baccalao (dried or salted cod). The restaurant is quite small with around ten small tables, so you might want to come a bit outside regular dining times to get a seat.

Bar Circus

Small, quite popular pub/venue and almost always very full - but that's not just because of the music or location, but because of the beer price which is cheap in Norwegian terms (kr 55 for 0.4L.)

Cafe 3b

3b is an institution in Trondheim. Leading on in the "big beer war" of the -90's, it was dirt cheap for years. Now it's more expensive, but it's still an enjoyable, black hole catering for rock and indie kids of every denomination imaginable. Hip-hop kids have their own private dungeon down the corridor behind the bar in the basement.

Carl Johan

The northernmost end of Nordre gate is the hub of Trondheim nightlife, with mainstream discos, sausage kiosks and lots of drunk, well-dressed people. Carl Johan is a straightforward pub with more relaxed ambience than most offerings in the area.

City Lade

A large shopping mall at Lade with several restaurants, and an open play area.

City Syd

The largest shopping mall in central Norway, with 38,000 square metres of shops and restaurants. It is slightly off the beaten tourist track but can be reached by bus/taxi. Buses 71 and 1 connect City Syd with downtown and have frequent departures, the ride is about 15 minutes. In addition, there are 2 other shopping malls nearby (200 and 300 m) to City Syd (easily spotted from the City Syd parking Lots) TillerTorget and "StorM Sentret".

Den Gode Nabo

Just across the Old Town bridge and down a scary-looking staircase, this is a brown fisherman's pub in an old warehouse. As atmospheric as it gets, they have Trondheim's most lovely outdoor seating in summer. The place is divided between the "grown-ups section" by the entrance, and the "student section" further in. Popular among students and all others and not too expensive if you prefer the regular brands. Furthermore, they have an exceptional range of beer and a friendly and knowledgeable staff who are always happy to suggest new things to try.

Dora 1

The German submarine base for the 13th flotilla during the German occupation of Norway (1940 - 1945). Today the bunker houses several archives, among them are the Trondheim city archives, NTNU university and governmental archives.

DownTown

Near the crossing of Nordre gate and Fjordgata, it is widely known among students due to its pianobar. Cheap beer during the week (kr 19 for 33cl) and a lot of international students, especially on Thursday. According to their home page, the bar is closed for renovation as of September 2014.

Egon Tårnet

The rotating restaurant at the top of the Tyholt tv and Radio Tower, the tallest structure in Trondheim. Famous for their pizza buffet (everyday for people that arrive before 6pm), they also offer a vast menu of different options. There are other Egon restaurants around town as well, the most central being in Søndre gate, Prinsens gate and at the Solsiden mall.

Mon–Thu 10:00–23:00, Fri Sat 10:00–23:30, Sun 11:00–22:00·Pizza buffet 189kr (139kr for students), Mains 200-350kr. Ask for special student prices on parts of the menu.

Fjordgata

Following the canal at the north of the city centre you have this lengthy street filled mainly with speciality stores and a decent selection of restaurants.

Fru Lundgreens

In the basement of the concert hall, Fru Lundgreens looks like the inside of a lung but has good, cheap beer and a brilliant jukebox. Crowd is rock. Pool table in the back. Prices vary on time, but always good value. The food of the day is good if you need something with your beer.

Grafen

A café and bar with a varied menu of foods. The restaurant reinvented itself into Grafen and now serves up a luxurious Mediterranean-style offering rather than the more fast-food offering it previously had. It has dishes like steamed mussels. They have an extensive beer, wine and cocktail list (including local artisanal beers) and a quite popular place for just going out for a drink. It is best to come in the evening when the menu is larger.

Hornemansgården

Cafe Horneman

A cozy and calm old-fashioned café in a large yellow wooden building. Operated by the local association for the elderly, it's popular among the city's senior citizens.

Kristiansten Fortress

Kristiansten festning

A fortress on a hill overlooking the centre. Have a walk in the area for views of Trondheim one can take the bus 25 to Ankersgata, or rent a bike and use the bike lift at Trampe.

Kvilhaugen gård

If you venture out of the centre to get your beer, make it here. Wonderful outdoor seating with views of most of Trondheim. Inside, it's an old farmhouse with plenty of atmosphere. It's also a restaurant with mains from kr 150-300 from the à la carte menu as well as four different 3-course menus starting from around kr 550 per person.

Lager 11

Street food hall and event center. Casual and inexpensive food is available from 8 different food stalls. Choices range from Greek, Mexican, and Vietnamese food.

Thu-Sun

Lille London

Little London

A pub that caters to a wide variety of people. They show football games live, and the second story has a billiards room with two pool tables. During the weekends there is often live music in the second story.

Mon-Sat 11:00–02:00, Sun 12:00–02:00

Munkholmen island

The ancient fortress island, a popular spot for swimming, sunbathing, and visiting the old monastery. The ferry boat out of the island operates in the summer (from mid May to early September).

Guided tour: kr 40, payment by cash only

Nidar factory outlet

Chocolate anyone? Nidar, one of Norway's largest candy manufacturers have their factory here in Trondheim. In their factory outlet, you can buy their products at discounted prices. Often there are some minor faults with the products, like missing a best before date, but nothing major to worry about, really.

Tue-Fri 10:00-18:00, Sat 10:00-15:00

Nidaros Cathedral

Nidarosdomen

This is the biggest church in Northern Europe, the only major Gothic cathedral in Norway and the pride of the city. Towering over the city centre at its southern edge, the majestic cathedral is the defining feature of Trondheim. Nidarosdomen is also Norway's national cathedral. It was erected over what was believed to be St. Olav's grave and it became a major pilgrimage site in Northern Europe. Next door is the Archbishop's Palace, which was partly burnt down in the 1980s and has been heavily restored.

Jun–Aug: Mon–Fri 09:00–18:00, Sat 09:00–13:00, Sun 13:00–17:00; Sep–May: Mon–Fri 09:00–14:00, Sat 09:00–13:00, Sun 13:00–16:00·Cathedral: 140 kr, Archbishop's Palace museum: 120 kr, Crown Regalia: 120 kr, Combined ticket (cathedral, palace, crown): 260 kr, Tower: 70 kr

Nordre gate

The central shopping street in Trondheim, with international stores as well as local shops. Clothes, food, jewellery, watches, electronics, and many other products can be found on this pedestrian-only street.

Ramp

This laid-back, organic restaurant is a good place to relax and play board games. It offers good food at good prices. Any eastbound bus will take you to Strandveien stop.

Ringve Music Museum

Ringve Musikkmuseum

Norwegian national museum of music which also includes the Ringve botanical gardens of Trondheim. The garden grounds themselves are free to visit.

Tue–Sun 11:00–16:00·Adults kr 100, children kr 50

Rockheim

Shows the journey through modern Norwegian musical history with many well-designed interactive elements. Houses a panomaric café.

Tue-Fr 10-16, Sat-Sun 11-17·170kr adults, 150kr reduced, children free

Rosenborg BK

They play soccer in Eliteserien, Norway's top tier; they usually do well and qualify for European tournaments. Their home ground Lerkendal stadium (capacity 21,400) is 2 km south of town centre. The playing season is Apr–Nov.

Sirkus Shopping

A shopping centre east of the city centre with about 100 stores, restaurants and service facilities.

Solsiden

Solsiden translates directly to "Sun Side". It was realized and hurriedly transformed from an abandoned shipbuilding site into a shopping mall. It has a long stretch of restaurants/bars located by the old area where ships used to be launched. Walk across the pedestrian bridge from close to the train station, or get any eastbound bus from the centre.

Studentersamfundet

The red, roundhouse that previously housed the Trondheim Interrail centre during summer and the student society otherwise. The café Edgar serves decent food at a low cost. To get to Edgar, go in through the glass doors and up one floor. Lyche (entrance to the south) serves good food (the burgers are the most popular dish, but they also serve soups, fancier dinner options, and dessert) for just a few kroner more than a fast food chain. Just by the main entrance, Sesam makes kebabs and burgers. All southbound buses stop at Studentersamfundet. Everything is accessible by wheelchair.