Excursion in Trondheim
Trondheim, Norway's first capital, is a city of some 120,000 inhabitants. It was founded in 997 by the Viking king Olaf Tryggvason. Situated at the mouth of the Nidelva River, it is now known as a university town.
Half-day guided bus tour
Half-day guided bus tour : The first capital of Norway, Trondheim is now the country's third-largest city. Its long history, wide streets, and medieval quays add to the city's charm.
You will enjoy a stop at the Nidaros Cathedral, the largest medieval building in Scandinavia. A center of pilgrimage dedicated to Saint Olav (a Viking king who converted to Christianity and was canonized), and the burial site of Norwegian kings, this cathedral, built in the 12th century, showcases Romanesque and Gothic styles. On the outside, a beautiful rose window adorns the main entrance, and the west wall, richly decorated, features statues of biblical figures, bishops, and kings.
Take a walk through the Bakklandet neighborhood, where the old wooden warehouses in vibrant colors are located. Built on stilts at the end of the 17th century, they line the quays along the Nielven River.
Ringve Music Museum
This museum dedicated to musical instruments is housed in the Ringve Manor, which overlooks the city and the fjord. The collection includes 18th-century wind chimes, a 1767 London harpsichord, a 1783 grand piano, a 19th-century Brussels harp-piano, an Amati violin, an elegant French harpsichord, a rectangular piano, mechanical organs, exotic instruments, and miniatures. The visit includes demonstrations of rare instruments by students.