Holiday in Trondheim

What makes Trondheim special as a destination?

Trondheim is Norway's coronation city and spiritual center – a place where a thousand years of history and vibrant student culture uniquely combine. The Nidaros Cathedral, Scandinavia's largest medieval cathedral and the northernmost Gothic cathedral in the world, has been a pilgrimage destination since the Middle Ages and is still the site where Norwegian kings are blessed. The magnificent west facade with its sculptures and rose windows is reminiscent of the great cathedrals of France and is an architectural wonder at the edge of the Arctic. The colorful wooden warehouses on stilts by the Nidelva River, the Bryggen of Trondheim, are the city's photographic motif. These historic storage buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries, once transshipment points for stockfish and grain, now house restaurants, boutiques, and studios. The sight of the colorful facades reflecting in the calm river water is particularly magical during the golden hour before sunset. With 30,000 students, Trondheim is one of Norway's youngest cities. The NTNU (Norwegian University of Science and Technology) shapes the vibrant café and bar scene, especially in the Bakklandet district, a charming wooden house area with cobblestone streets, independent shops, and the famous Trampe – the only bicycle lift in the world that pushes cyclists up the steep hill. In summer, Trondheim experiences the midnight sun, while in winter the northern lights can dance in the sky. For German travelers, there are direct flights from several German airports, and the city is an excellent starting point for the spectacular coastal voyage with Hurtigruten or road trips along the Atlantic Road.