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.
NTNU Science Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at NTNU Science Museum during your trip to Trondheim. Visit the area's cathedral or simply enjoy its cafes.
Things to do
Trondheim's Inner Circle: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Trondheim: Discover the city of kings with a local guide
Trondheim’s Eternal Love Trail Private Walking Tour
Top hotels in Trondheim City Centre
Radisson Blu Royal Garden Hotel
Clarion Hotel Trondheim
Nice staff, pleasant room & fabulous breakfast. Plus, a very nice rooftop bar
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Comfort Hotel Trondheim
Our room was huge (disability access). It was spacious, clean and the bed was bliss. Lighting was very good. Breakfast was a buffet and the selection catered for many tastes.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Quality Hotel Prinsen
P-Hotels Brattøra
Terrible bed, 3cm thick mattress and the pillow had no stuffing. Stay clear of the breakfast if you have any allergies. They were not able to provide any food without lactose. It only ended up removing everything on the food it self. I mean, the non-lactose products have a really long experation ...
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Scandic Nidelven
Unfortunately there were a lot of conferences going on in the hotel. We had a room on the far side of the hotel where we had to navigate stairs and a long walk past the many meeting rooms and people at the meetings, also on the Saturday night there was a night conference/party with food and champagne ...
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
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.
