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Munkholmen Day Trip

A quiet afternoon on the ancient fortress island, followed by a walk through the nearby parks.

Best time: noneAbout 180 min

Timeline

  1. 10:00

    Espresso House City Lade

    Start with a coffee at Espresso House City Lade in Korsvika. It opens at 09:00 on weekdays, giving you plenty of time to begin your morning without rushing.

  2. 10:30

    Munkholmen island

    Take the ferry to Munkholmen island. The boat operates in the summer from mid-May to early September. Once on the island, explore the ancient fortress and the old monastery. Guided tours are available for kr 40 (cash only).

  3. 11:30

    Stiftsgårdsparken

    After returning to shore, walk south to Stiftsgårdsparken. It is a peaceful green space to rest and enjoy the late morning light.

  4. 12:00

    Snurr

    Grab a pastry or light lunch at Snurr, a bakery in Korsvika. It is open until 17:00 on weekdays, so you have time to linger after your island visit.

Local tip

The ferry to Munkholmen only runs in the summer. Check the ferry schedule before you go. The parks are a short walk from the Korsvika area where the shops are located.

Check before you go

  • Ferry service to Munkholmen is seasonal (mid-May to early September).
  • Guided tours on Munkholmen require cash payment.
  • Snurr bakery closes at 17:00 on weekdays.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Trondheim (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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