Excursion in Trondheim

Half-day guided bus tour

Trondheim is now the third-largest city in the country. Its long history, wide streets, and medieval docks contribute to the charm of the city. You will stop at the Nidaros Cathedral, the largest medieval building in Scandinavia. The center of a pilgrimage dedicated to Saint Olav (a Viking king who converted to Christianity and was canonized), and the burial place of Norwegian kings, this cathedral, built in the 12th century, showcases Romanesque and Gothic styles. On the outside, a beautiful rose window adorns the grand portal, and the west wall, richly decorated, features statues of biblical figures, bishops, and kings.

Take a stroll through the Bakklandet district, where you’ll find old wooden warehouses in bright colors. Built on stilts at the end of the 17th century, they line the banks of the Nidelven River.

Visit the Sverresborg Open Air Museum, which houses more than 60 old buildings. You’ll find houses, a post office, a dentist’s office, and shops along the market square. Farms from the region, the wooden church of Haltdalen, and two museums dedicated to skiing and telecommunications complete the collection.

Ringve Music Museum

Extend your stop by visiting this museum dedicated to musical instruments, housed in the Ringve Manor overlooking the city and the fjord. The collection includes 18th-century wind bells, a 1767 London harpsichord, a 1783 grand piano, a 19th-century Brussels harp-piano, an Amati violin, an elegant French harpsichord, a rectangular piano, barrel organs, exotic instruments, and miniatures. The visit includes demonstrations of rare instruments by students.