Trondheim

Nature

Munkholmen

Munkholmen is a small island in the Trondheim Fjord, easily reached from the city center. Having served over the centuries as an execution site, monastery, fortress, and prison, it is now a popular spot for a day trip.

Views & landmarks

Tyholttårnet

A radio tower rising over Trondheim, its observation deck offers sweeping views of the city. At 74 meters, a revolving restaurant completes one rotation per hour, making for a memorable dining experience.

Temples & religious sites

Haltdalen Stave Church

Built in the 1170s in the village of Haltdalen, this wooden church has since been relocated to the Sverresborg Trøndelag Folk Museum in Trondheim. It is the only surviving single-nave stave church of the East Scandinavian type, giving it special historical value.

Castles & palaces

Stiftsgården

A wooden royal residence on Munkegata in central Trondheim, used by the royal family and guests since 1800. With 140 rooms spanning 4,000 square meters, it's known as one of the largest wooden buildings in Northern Europe.

Nature

Gråkallen

Gråkallen is a 552-meter mountain rising in the Bymarka area near central Trondheim. The hike to the summit rewards you with views over the city and the surrounding nature.

Museums & galleries

Ringve Museum

Ringve Museum in Trondheim is Norway's national museum of music and musical instruments. Its collection of instruments gathered from around the world offers a broad look at the history of music.

Castles & palaces

Kristiansten Fortress

Kristiansten Fortress stands on a hill overlooking Trondheim. Built in the late 17th century to defend the city, it famously repelled a Swedish attack in 1718.

Temples & religious sites

St. Olav's Cathedral

A Catholic cathedral located in Trondheim. It serves as a hub for the Catholic Church in Norway and is a peaceful place to explore.