Sights and landmarks in Trondheim

Sights and landmarks in Trondheim

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   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.

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   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.

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   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

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   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

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   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

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   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

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   Sverresborg Trøndelag Folk Museum

   Sverresborg is the museum of local cultural heritage for Trøndelag. Outdoor and indoor exhibits reveal the lifestyle of the people who have lived in the region throughout history. During summer, cultural events re-enactments, actors in period and regional costumes and dresses as well as livestock from the local farms nearby bring the open-air museum section to life. If you're hungry, you can eat simple dishes and desserts at the in-house café.

   daily 10:00–17:00 (reduced hours in low season)·Adults kr 125 (kr 70 in low season)

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   Torvet

   The central square is the hub of Trondheim. Surrounded by shops and cafés, it is often used for events. There are also vendors with market stalls that sell tourist kitch and souvenirs, food, clothes, accessories and other items. Not to mention Trondheim Torg, which is one of the city's largest shopping malls- home to clothing stores, bookstores, and restaurants and cafes. At the center stands an 18-metre-high statue of King Olav Tryggvason, the founder of the city. It is also a functioning sundial.

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   Trondheim Tramway Museum

   Sporveismuseet

   Halfway up the Gråkallbanen, in Munkvoll, there is a museum of the city's tram transport. On the downside, it's only open in the summer.

   Late Jun-late Aug: Wed-Sun 12:00-15:00

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    Trondheim folkebibliotek

    The city library is built upon the ruins of a medieval church and some archaeological objects are on display. The building, which was built as the original city hall in the 19th century, is a remnant of the past. Also, being a library you can also borrow and read books, and it's the site of various events.

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    Tyholt tower

    Tyholttårnet

    TV-tower with a rotating top restaurant: Egon Tårnet (see eat section).

    free

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    Vitensentret

    Trondheim Science Center

    A center for popularizing science, has lots of exhibits, of which many are interactive. Also has a gift store. It is home to one of Norway's largest planetariums which was opened in 2017.

    10:00-16:00 (winter), 10:00-17:00 (summer)·kr 90 (adult)

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    Vår Frue Church

    The "Church of Our Lady" also dates from the Middle Ages but was partially rebuilt after the 1708 fire.

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    Trampe

    The world's first and only bike lift.

    Free

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Trondheim (CC BY-SA 4.0).