Trondheim

Musk ox Safari in Dovrefjell National Park from Oppdal

Embark on a guided hike through Norway's Dovrefjell National Park in search of musk ox. Learn how to look for and spot the majestic creatures as you trek through spectacular mountain scenery―and gain insight into other local fauna and flora en route. Along the way keep an eye out for the occasional reindeer or mountain grouse enjoy their natural habitat. Bring additional layers for changes in weather and don't forget your camera.

Trondheim Like a Local: Customized Private Tour

Get to know the city through the eyes of a passionate local. With no set itinerary, you can customize the tour or leave it up to the local for an insightful introduction to the city. Make travel about the people you meet not just the places you see. With our walking tours, you’ll skip the mundane historical tours and discover the city through a local’s eyes. Experience a tour that will transform the way you travel to make it as much about the people you meet, as it is the places you see. Our local guides (Lokafyers) are passionate about their city and eager to share their knowledge and perspective. Since Lokafyers are not professional guides and tour occasionally, they provide an experience that’s authentic and personal, like a friend showing you around their city. By the end of the tour, you'll feel comfortable navigating the city and confident that you have all the information you need to make the most of your stay.

Half‐Day Highlights of Trondheim by Bus and City Walk

With this combination of coach and walk, we will enjoy the third largest city in Norway from different perspectives. We will start our adventure with a 2‐hour city tour by coach from Pirbadet, near the the cruise terminal. We will head to Solsiden, a charming and vibrant district and pass by the colorful boat and warehouses along the river Nid. Hotel Britannia and the royal residence Stiftsgården also a must‐see on this tour. We'll make a photo stop at the Sverresli viewpoint with a wonderful view of whole Trondheim. From here we'll head to Kristiansten fortress, where we'll make another photo stop. The walking part of the tour will start at Nidarosdomen, the beautiful, northern‐most cathedral in Scandinavia and the best‐preserved Gothic building in Northern Europe. We will enjoy Bakklandet with the small colourful houses, we cross the Old Town Bridge and have a look at the bicycle lift, the unique one in the world. All this followed by interesting and amusing stories of our guides.

Trondheim: Discover the city of kings with a local guide

During this tour, your guide will show you the must‐see attractions of Trondheim. You will learn more about the history of the city as well as its legends. Your guide will take you past the majestic Nidaros Cathedral, the birthplace of Christianity in Norway. You will cross the old bridge also called "gate of happiness" to access the charming old quarter of Trondheim and its colorful houses. In this area your guide will introduce you to the only bicycle elevator in the world. The visit continues to Solsiden, a former shipyard which is today a very dynamic district and which has retained its industrial appearance. On the way back we will stop at Stiftsgården, summer residence of the Norwegian royal family and then we will end in the central square of Trondheim with the large statue of the city's founder, Olav Trygvasson.

City Bus Tour in Trondheim, Norway

Our 2‐hour city tour by coach will start at the cruise terminal (Pirbadet). We will head to Solsiden, a charming and vibrant district and we will see the colorful warehouses along the river Nid. Our tour will continue through the city center while passing the Hotel Britannia and the royal residence Stiftsgården. Leaving the city center, we will proceed uphill to the Sverresli viewpoint to enjoy Trondheim from above and witness the city’s charming skyline. We will make another stop at Kristiansten Fortress. After the devastating fire in 1681, the fortress was built in order to defend Trondheim. We continue on to our final stop, Nidaros Cathedral (Nidarosdomen). The cathedral was built in the 11th century. Additional work and renovations have continued since then. It is one of Scandinavia’s most stunning and grandiose cathedrals as well as the best well‐preserved Gothic building in Northern Europe. Trondheim and Norway as a whole are very proud of this magnificent building.

Trondheim Highlights Self‐Led Smartphone Audio Walking Tour

Enjoy an immersive introduction to Trondheim’s history and highlights—and explore independently, at your own pace—with this self‐led smartphone audio tour. Download the app, and set off at a time that works best for you. You can look forward to discovering highlights like the Kristiansten Fortress, royal Stiftsgarden, and more, while the GPS maps will keep you on track (and also work offline).

Explore the beautiful nature of Trondheim

Let a local and experienced Personal Trainer take you straight to the best paths and pikes of Trondheim’s beautiful nature. On this private hike we follow a path that leads us through an alley of leafy trees following a stream. Walking on narrow trails steep uphill surrounded by a wonderful forest it will lead us to a little pike with spectacular view. From here you can see the whole city, the fjord and beyond. The hike starts in the city centre or at your prefered pickup. Total distance 6,5km. Estimated time is 2‐3 hours. The price is per Group, this is a private tour for maximum 4 People. (Dress according to the weather, hiking shoes or comfortable shoes for walking is recommended. Do not wear your newest and white sneakers as some places may be muddy and wet all year around. In the winter, stingers to put on the shoes will give you a better grip on slippery surfaces, we have some to lend out if you don’t have your own.)

Trondheim's Inner Circle: A Self‐Guided Audio Tour

Let's follow in the footsteps of Kings and Vikings through the inner centre of Trondheim. The city is rich in history and culture and it’s infused with a quaint small town atmosphere. We'll visit beautiful parks, lovely riverbanks and gorgeous architecture, before we enter the most well‐known parts of Trondheim. Join me on this audio tour through Trondheim and discover the secrets and history of this beautiful city. The tour is ready whenever you are and the audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline.

2 Hour City Walk through Trondheim

The tour starts in front of Pirbadet. It continues to a modern part of the city called Solsiden where many locals spend their free time enjoying themselves outside the cafés and restaurants. We proceed along the river Nid and the colorful warehouses. After that we head to one of the oldest areas of ​​the town – Bakklandet – which has managed to preserve its charming wooden architecture. In Bakklandet is where you also find the world's only bicycle lift. We leave Bakklandet behind crossing over the famous old town bridge with "The Portal of Happiness". Then we arrive at Nidaros Cathedral, Norway's national monument. Nidaros Cathedral is built over the tomb of St. Olav, Norway's patron saint. We carry on to the Market Square (Torget). Here, the Viking King Olav Tryggvason, the city's founder, is enthroned above the vibrant square in the shape of a statue. Our next stop is Stiftsgården, the royal residence, and passing Britannia Hotel before heading back to the harbour.

Panorama Bus Tour with Audio Guide

Driving through the city we will pass the most important landmarks such as the modern port area and Solsiden (which literally means "the sunny side" in Norwegian), the old colorful wharve houses, the famous Hotel Britannia, the Royal Residence Stiftsgården. From here the tour proceeds into the outskirts of Trondheim. After this, we will make a photo stop at Sverresli viewpoint with a panoramic view over the city. On the way back to city center, we will pass by St. Olav’s Hospital, the biggest medical center in Norway. Nearby we will pass the building of the Student Association, the main building of NTNU, the biggest university in Norway. From there we will drive to Kristiansten Fortress, built in 1681, in order to defend the city. Our last stop will be Nidaros Cathedral built in the 11th century. Before returning to the port, we will see the Old Town Bridge and the old warehouses.