Visit Mondays
If you visit Trondheim on a Monday outside the summer season you will probably find that many of the museums and other attractions are closed. But don’t worry; there are many other interesting places to see in the city some of them are free of charge. Here are some tips about what you can do in Trondheim on a Monday outside the summer season.

  • Visit the Cathedral
    Norway's national shrine is built on the grave of St. Olav and dates back to 1070. It is open every day. The atmosphere of the world's most northerly cathedral is worth feeling and a visit will reveal countless works of art. Read more

  • Visit Sverresborg, Trøndelag Folkemuseum
    One of the largest open-air museums in Norway is located in the ruins of King Sverre's medieval castle. Here you can relive what it was like to in the traditional buildings that have been moved from the centre of Trondheim or the surrounding areas. Read more

  • Visit the Science Centre
    This is a great place to explore popular science or experiment with over 150 models on display. Read more

  • Visit the Tyholt Tower
    This will give you the best view of Trondheim, the mountains and fjord. The Tyholt Tower is on top of a hill overlooking the city and combines a 120 metre high telecommunications tower with a revolving restaurant. Read more

  • Visit Trondheim Glassblowing
    Trondheim Glassblowing is a place where you can develop your glass blowing skills. Choose the colour you want and then design your own artwork in glass. Read more

  • Visit Bakklandet
    A short walk from the centre across the Old Town Bridge brings you to historic Bakklandet. These small timber buildings have a special atmosphere and take you back into another era. The many snug cafés and special shops make this a place worth visiting. Read more

  • Visit Trondheim Public Library
    If you visit the main public library you can see the ruins of what is probably St. Olav's Church from the Middle Ages. Parts of the ruins and a group of well-preserved skeletons from the cemetery are in the space between the old and the new library buildings. Read more

  • Visit Salamander Night
    This special exhibition was made by Trondheim artist Kjell Erik Killi Olsen for the Sao Paulo Biennale in Brazil in 1989 and consists of 72 sculptures which are all over 3 metres high. Read more

  • Visit the city walks
    The Tourist Information Office on the market square will show you four self-guided tours. These all have different themes and show the points in the city where you can read more about the place you have reached. Read more

  • Visit Bymarka
    Trondheim is so fortunate to have the woods and hills of Bymarka nearby. All you have to do is take the tram to Lian (there’s only one tram line) where you can enjoy the peace and quiet of the outdoor life. Read more

  • Visit Pirbadet waterpark
    Why not enjoy a hot bubble bath, or swim in the pool while an autumn storm rages outside? With a spectacular view over to the island of Munkholmen, you can spend all day in Norway’s largest indoor waterpark. Read more