Trondheim City Centre Travel Guide
Trondheim
Visit Trondheim City Centre
Popular places to visit
Nidaros Cathedral
The northernmost medieval cathedral in the world and crypt of Norway’s patron saint has a monumental Gothic stone façade and lace-like carved niches.
Archbishop's Palace
Norway’s oldest secular building is a magnificent medieval palace that now contains a fascinating museum and Norway’s crown jewels.
Old Town Bridge
The carved gates of this historic bridge connect the city center to Bakklandet, arcing over the river Nidelven and providing stunning city views.
Pirbadet
Bring your family to Pirbadet and enjoy some excitement at this theme park in Trondheim. Amble around the area's waterfront or visit its cathedral.
Olavshallen Concert Hall
You can get tickets for a performance at Olavshallen Concert Hall during your stay in Trondheim. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply enjoy its cafes.
Nordre Gate Shopping Street
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Nordre Gate Shopping Street during your visit to Trondheim. Visit the area's cathedral or simply enjoy its cafes.
Things to do
Trondheim's Regalia Self-Guided Tour of Norway's Historic Centre
Trondheim's Inner Circle: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Trondheim: Private Walking Tour with a Local
Trondheim: Discover the city of kings with a local guide
Top hotels in Trondheim City Centre
Radisson Blu Royal Garden Hotel
Great beds and perfect breakfast with lots of options
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Clarion Hotel Trondheim
The breakfast was good, the hotel is not in the city centre and the swim palace is not part of the hotel, maybe I read the info about the hotel in a wrong way, but for me it’s a typical conference hotel with small rooms.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Comfort Hotel Trondheim
Excellent breakfast
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
P-Hotels Brattøra
Quality Hotel Prinsen
Best Western Plus Hotel Bakeriet
Great breakfast, friendly staff, interesting history of the building
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Trondheim City Centre
Brattøra
While visiting Brattøra, you might make a stop by sights like Pirbadet and Rockheim.
Nedre Elvehavn
Though Nedre Elvehavn may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Olavshallen Concert Hall and Pirbadet.
Møllenberg
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Møllenberg and surrounding area, you can visit Olavshallen Concert Hall and Kristiansten Fortress.
Bakklandet
Bakklandet might not have many top sights, but Kristiansten Fortress and Old Town Bridge are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Øya
While there might not be top attractions in Øya, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Trondheim Spektrum and NTNU Science Museum.
Lerkendal
While Lerkendal may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Lerkendal Stadium and Archbishop's Palace.
