Visit Trondheim
A city with enough pulse to draw you in and enough calm to make you want to stay longer.
Trondheim. Photo: Mykola Ksenofontov, Visit Trondheim
A small city with more beneath the surface.
Trondheim reveals itself in layers, through old streets, unexpected details, and local rituals.
Midtbyen, Trondheim. Photo: McKenna Starck
Where the city meets the wild
Trondheim is easy to enter, but it does not give everything away at once. Historic and youthful, creative and down to earth, it brings together city life and wild surroundings in a way that feels effortless. You can wander old streets, step inside the grandeur of Nidaros Cathedral, move between galleries, museums, shops, cafés and restaurants, then end the day with live music or a festival atmosphere.
It has the depth of a cultural destination, but at a scale that feels personal and walkable. What sets Trondheim apart is the range. One moment, you are in the middle of city life. The next, you are pedaling by the river, warming up in a sauna by the fjord, or heading into the hills through forest trails and panoramic views. Trondheim lets you move easily between energy and stillness, which is exactly what makes a visit here feel so rich.
A small city with serious taste.
From neighborhood bakeries and cozy cafés to Michelin-starred kitchens, seasonal menus, and tight connection to local producers Trondheim is a city that takes quality and taste seriously.
Where to eat
Sellanraa Bok & Bar. Photo: McKenna Starck
Sellanraa Bok & Bar. Photo: McKenna Starck
Sellanraa Bok & Bar. Photo: McKenna Starck
Speilsalen, Britanna Hotel. Photo: McKenna Starck
City one moment, trail the next.
In Trondheim, the fjord, forest and city are never far from each other. That closeness shapes the whole experience of being here.
Outdoor activities
Photo: McKenna Starck
Photo: McKenna Starck
A city where culture sets the rhythm.
From riverside cafés and old cobbled streets to music venues, festivals and picturesque neighborhoods, Trondheim's character is shaped in the places where the city gathers, giving it its unmistakable charm.
See what's on
Pstereo Festival. Photo: Kristian Aar
Pstereo Festival. Photo: Ina Kathrine Vefall
Pstereo Festival. Photo: Michael Schult Ulriksen
Viking roots, medieval streets, living history
Trondheim’s history is not hidden behind glass. It rises at Nidaros Cathedral, runs through the cobbled streets of Bakklandet, and looks out from Kristiansten Fortress. Viking roots, medieval power, wooden houses, and old stories are part of what you move through here.
Explore museums
Nidaros Cathedral, Trondheim. Photo: Mikola Ksenofontov
The Crown Regalia, Archbishop's Palace Trondheim
Photo: Åge Hojem. VIKING exhibition: Vitenskapsmuseet, Trondheim
Explore Trondheim your way
Whether you're here for a weekend or a longer stay, let what draws you in lead the way. In Trondheim, lively city life, historic character, and breathtaking nature right on our doorstep, making it easy for you to choose between energy, calm or a bit of both.
Things to do
Explore activities and attractions across Trondheim, from historic streets and museums to fjordside experiences, forest trails, and city discoveries.
Where to eat
Find restaurants, cafés, and Michelin experiences shaped by creative chefs, local ingredients, and the flavors of the Trondheim region.
Where to stay
Find accommodation in Trondheim, from historic hotels and design-led stays to quiet rooms close to the city center, fjord, and local experiences.
What's on
Check out events in Trondheim, from concerts and festivals to markets, exhibitions, and gatherings across the city.
Go into Nature
Just a few steps from the city center, a vast network of hiking trails leads into forested hills, pilgrimage paths, mountain bike routes, and lakes made for summer swims.
Arts & culture
Explore museums, galleries, and cultural spaces where local stories meet international art and contemporary exhibitions.
Bring your dog
Find dog-friendly places to stay, eat, walk, and explore, so your four-legged travel companion can enjoy Trondheim with you.
Day trips
Use Trondheim as your starting point for easy escapes into old mining towns, island landscapes, quiet forests, local food stops, and places that reveal a different side of the region.
Summer in Trondheim
Summer highlights
Havet Arena, Trondheim. Photo: Nikol Herec
Escape to the Coast
Just a few hours from Trondheim, the coast brings you into a different rhythm, with islands, sea air, local food, birdlife, and wide-open landscapes.
Dine beyond the city
Taste your way through the region, from farm restaurants and coastal kitchens to local ingredients, creative chefs, and meals worth the short trip.
Go on a roadtrip
Drive through the heart of the region, with wild landscapes, hiking trails, river valleys, scenic roads, and small places worth slowing down for.