Trondheim

Trondheim is one of the oldest cities in Scandinavia and has more than 1000 year’s experience of welcoming guest from home and abroad. Since the city was founded by king Olav Tryggvasson in 997, it has been a hub of activity and a popular venue for events.

In Trondheim you will find one of Norway’s most visited destinations both for pilgrims and tourists: The Nidaros cathedral which was built over the tomb of St. Olav. Other historical sights are The Crown Jewels (opens June 2006), The Archbishop’s Palace, Monk’s Island, The Old Town Bridge, Stiftsgården - the royal residence in Trondheim and Ringve which is Norway’s national museum for music and musical instruments.

Norway’s largest religious and cultural festival, The St. Olavs Festival takes place every year in July/August. The festival presents a comprehensive programme for all with more than 3000 performances. Other annual festivals are Trondheim Chamber Music Festival, Trondheim Blues Festival, Kosmorama International Film Festival and Trondheim Jazz Festival.
Today, Trondheim is the third largest city in Norway, and a major centre for high technology, research and education. A big village – or a small city. A city where the past and the present meet.

For further information, contact the Tourist Information Office at the market square.

Welcome to Trondheim!

Useful information
Distance from Oslo Airport:	460 km
Tourist Information:	Munkegata 19, 7011 Trondheim
Web:	www.trondheim.no
E-mail:	touristinfo@taas.no
Transport to / from Oslo Airport:	Click here

Sights and attractions

The Nidaros Cathedral, the national sanctuary of Norway
The Archbishop's Palace, the oldest secular building in Norway
The Crown Jewels, utstilling av det norske kroningsutstyr
Sverresborg, Trøndelag Folkemuseum, open air museum
Stiftsgården, the royal residence in Trondheim
Monk's Islands, old monastery, now a popular recreation area
Ringve Museum, Norway’s national museum of music and musical instruments
Kristiansten Fortress, fraa spectacular view over Trondheim
Nordenfjeldske Kunstmuseum, The National Museum for Decorative Arts
City Sightseeing, daily from week 21 to 34 at 11 am

Activities

Pirbadet, Norway’s largest indoor pool
Vitensenteret, Popular-science adventure centre
The Trampe Bicycle lift, Trondheim is the first city in the world with a lift specifically designed for cyclists
Golf – several golf courts close to Trondheim
Skiing – Vassfjellet alpine ski centre, 8km south of the Trondheim city border

Accommodation

Trondheim has about 20 hotels with all together about 2.100 rooms.
In Norway we do not range our hotels with stars, but all hotels in Trondheim equals 3 and 4 star hotels.

Restaurants and nightlife

Trondheim is the city in Norway with highest number cafes per inhabitant. You can choose between lovely restaurants with local food, fish restaurants, international food and trendy coffee shops.

Shopping

Trondheim is a nice place to go shopping. In the city center you will find anything from the large department stores to smaller unique designer shops.

Begivenheter og arrangementer

Many annual festivals and sports events during the year.
Wold Championship in Hand ball for men in 2008
Word Cup in Ski jumping and Nordic combined in December

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