The Norwegian city of Trondheim has the magic of nature and the splendor of history, it is located at the mouth of the Nedelfa River, where the extremely cold climate makes it an ideal destination for snow lovers and the charming winter atmosphere.
Although the city is located near the North Pole, it glows with a charming nature of trees, forests, green valleys, meadows and lakes.
In Trondheim, you can enjoy visiting the historical parts of the city, especially in the old town where castles, churches and museums have been established. The city was founded by the Vikings Olaf king in the ninth century AD and can enjoy the atmosphere of the boat berth in the port, visit the gardens and enjoy skiing.
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Today, we know with you the most important sights and tourist destinations in the Norwegian city of Trondheim …
Nidaros Cathedral
Nidaros Cathedral is one of the most important historical monuments in the city of Trondheim, where it was built in the tenth century AD and overlooks the tomb of the Vikings kings.
The historic castle can be seen from all sides of the city. It has a facade with historical statues and architectural decoration, and it includes a garden and a museum.
Stiftsgården Palace
The Stevets Garden is one of the most important and largest wooden palaces in the city and this palace was built by one of the foreign families who came to trade in the city in the Middle Ages.
This palace enjoys the preservation of the medieval style, rare until today. It is the largest wooden palace in Scandinavia, and it survived the fire that destroyed the wooden palaces around it in 1651.
Gamle Bybro Bridge
The roads and streets of the old town are linked by Pepro Bridge, which includes its colorful parts and houses as a small village, and it includes bike paths.
Visitors to the city enjoy heading to the historic wooden bridge, which was established in 1861, where tourists prefer to take pictures there, and also includes a historic wooden gate believed to bring luck and happiness.
Bicycle elevator
Cycling enthusiasts can try the bike lift that carries them up the Brobaken hill road, up 130 meters, and the place offers rental bikes.
Kristiansten Fortress
Christiansteen Castle was established in 1681 on an elevated hill east of Trondheim as a defensive means of protecting the city from attack. It includes a historical tower and museum and overlooks picturesque gardens.
Rockheim Museum
Rockheim Museum can be visited to learn about the history of music in the twentieth century, especially the era of rock and pop music during the fifties of the last century. The museum has live music and art experiences, restaurants and cafes.
Archbishop’s Palace
You can learn about the Bishop’s Palace, which was established in the Middle Ages and includes historical museum displays that highlight the history of the Viking Kings and the war history of the city and many of the masterpieces and sculptures
Tyholt Tower
You can visit the Teholt Tower or Radio Tower, which was established in 1985 and is characterized by its panoramic view of the city and the presence of a revolving restaurant that gives its guests a full view of the city every hour
Munkholmen Island
It is also possible to visit Moncloemlin Island as it is an entertainment resort for tourists to visit in boats. It includes sandy beaches, cafes, restaurants and a historic castle established in 1700.
Various museums
In Trondheim you can enjoy visiting many museums such as the National Museum of Art, the Museum of Science and Natural History and the Archeology Museum.
You can also visit the Marine Biology Museum and the Sverresborg Museum, which is an open museum that reveals the development of the city from the Vikings until today and illustrates the rural lifestyle that has prevailed for centuries.
Nidaros Cathedral
Nidaros Cathedral
Kristiansten Fortress
Rockheim Museum
Rockheim Museum
The beautiful city of Trondheim
Sverresborg Museum
Stiftsgården Palace
Stiftsgården Palace
Sverresborg Museum
Gamle Bybro Bridge
Tyholt Tower
Munkholmen Island
Archbishop’s Palace
Archbishop’s Palace
Unique atmosphere in Trondheim