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Trondheim

Norway travel guide

What to see in Trondheim

The old Viking capital, with the great Nidaros Cathedral and colourful warehouses along the river.

Updated 19 October 2026 · How we make our guides

  • 5 must-see places
  • Typical food: Sodd
Photo: Åge Hojem/Trondheim Havn from Trondheim, Norway · CC BY-SA 2.0

Trondheim highlights

The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.

  1. Nidaros Cathedral

    The largest medieval cathedral in Scandinavia.

  2. Bakklandet

    A neighbourhood of wooden houses and the Old Town Bridge.

  3. Trampe

    A bicycle lift that takes you up a hill in the centre.

  4. Kristiansten Fortress

    A viewpoint over the town.

  5. Stiftsgården

    One of the largest wooden palaces in northern Europe.

Day trips from Trondheim

We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

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When to travel to Trondheim

Any time of year is good to travel to Trondheim: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.

  1. Jan no warnings
  2. Feb no warnings
  3. Mar no warnings
  4. Apr no warnings
  5. May no warnings
  6. Jun no warnings
  7. Jul no warnings
  8. Aug no warnings
  9. Sep no warnings
  10. Oct no warnings
  11. Nov no warnings
  12. Dec no warnings

Typical food of Trondheim

The dish you have to try there and how to make it at home, to whet your appetite before the trip (or to go back to Trondheim from your kitchen).

Sodd
Photo: Sinful-windborn · CC BY-SA 4.0

Sodd

The festive soup of Trøndelag, the Trondheim region: a clear broth with meatballs, diced lamb and beef, carrot and potato. It’s served at weddings and celebrations with flatbrød.

  • Serves 6
  • 2 h 30 min

Ingredients

  • 800 g lamb or beef, diced
  • 400 g minced meat
  • 1 egg and 1 tablespoon of potato starch
  • Nutmeg and ground ginger
  • 3 carrots
  • 4 potatoes
  • Salt and pepper

How to make it at home

  1. Simmer the diced meat in salted water for 1½ hours, skimming off the foam.
  2. Mix the mince with the egg, starch, spices and salt, and shape into small meatballs.
  3. Cook the meatballs in the broth for 10 minutes.
  4. Add the sliced carrot and cook for 15 minutes more.
  5. Serve with boiled potatoes on the side and crisp flatbread.

The trick: The broth must stay clear: skim it well at the start.

Where and what to eat

To eat like a local: the harbour food stand. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Norway guide.

Frequently asked questions about Trondheim

What to see in Trondheim?

Nidaros Cathedral, Bakklandet, Trampe, Kristiansten Fortress and Stiftsgården.

What to see in Trondheim in one day?

Don’t miss Nidaros Cathedral, Bakklandet, Trampe, Kristiansten Fortress and Stiftsgården. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.

What’s the best time to travel to Trondheim?

Any time of year is good to travel to Trondheim: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.

What day trips can you take from Trondheim?

Trondheim.

What is the typical food of Trondheim?

Sodd. The festive soup of Trøndelag, the Trondheim region: a clear broth with meatballs, diced lamb and beef, carrot and potato. It’s served at weddings and celebrations with flatbrød.

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Guide reviewed 19 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.