Trøndelag

Region

Central Norway around the Trondheimsfjord. Trondheim has the Nidaros Cathedral and colourful wharves, Røros is a UNESCO-listed copper-mining town, and the Dovrefjell mountains have musk oxen. It is a good stop between the fjords and the north.

Trøndelag Scandinavian MountainsLerkendal StadionBlåfjella–Skjækerfjella National ParkSnåsavatnetFemundsmarka National ParkSalvatnetTunnsjøenAursundenForollhogna National ParkLimingenLierne National ParkSelbusjøenSkarvan and Roltdalen National ParkHaltdalen Stave ChurchTyholttårnetSteinvikholm CastleTrondheim SynagogueHitraOtterøyaYtterøyaAustraBymarkaJøaHolderenKingenRien (Norway)StorheiaStorskrymtenTautraBenna (lake)TrondheimRørvikBrekstadOrkangerStjørdalshalsenStørenDomkirkenDovrefjell–Sunndalsfjella National Park

Trøndelag essentials

Country: Norway
Driest months: Mar-May
Pay in: Krone (kr)
Language: Norwegian
Emergency: 112

Where to Go in Trøndelag

City Trondheim TrondheimHistoric city of Nidaros Cathedral City Rørvik RørvikCoastal fishing town and ferry port in Trøndelag City Orkanger OrkangerCity in Trøndelag, Norway with maritime history Island Otterøya OtterøyaLarge island in Trøndelag with rural communities Island Ytterøya YtterøyaIsland in Trøndelag famed for beaches and birdlife Island Austra AustraNorwegian island municipality in Trøndelag county History Tyholttårnet TyholttårnetObservation tower in Trondheim with city views History Røros Mining Town and the Circumference Røros Mining Town and the CircumferenceHistoric copper-mining town with preserved wooden buildings Nature Scandinavian Mountains Scandinavian MountainsMountain range spanning Norway and Sweden with glaciated plateaus Nature Dovrefjell–Sunndalsfjella National Park Dovrefjell–Sunndalsfjella National ParkNorwegian mountain park protecting muskox herds and tundra Nature Blåfjella–Skjækerfjella National Park Blåfjella–Skjækerfjella National ParkLarge Norwegian national park of mountains and boreal forests Nature Snåsavatnet SnåsavatnetLarge Norwegian lake in Trøndelag, freshwater reservoir
Regions & Cities
Trondheim Explore Trondheim The Nidaros Cathedral anchors centuries of pilgrimage and stone streets; visitors also stop for breweries, riverbank cafés on the Nidelva, and summer music alongside student life. Rørvik Explore Rørvik A Trøndelag port town, Rørvik hosts the Norveg maritime museum, ferry and fishing traffic, and island-dotted seascapes ideal for birdwatching; villagers sell fresh cod and crab and the coastal roads invite low-speed exploration. Brekstad Explore Brekstad On the Fosen peninsula, Brekstad functions as a ferry hub to Trondheim with coastal bike routes, seafood cafés and access to birdwatching and wartime fortifications on the surrounding islands. Orkanger Explore Orkanger At the mouth of the Orkla River, Orkanger serves the Trondheimsfjord with a working harbour, seafood eateries, cycling routes and access to inland lakes and salmon rivers. Stjørdalshalsen Explore Stjørdalshalsen A transport hub outside Trondheim, Stjørdalshalsen funnels travelers from Værnes airport to Trøndelag. Explore Støren A Trøndelag rail junction, Støren funnels travelers to mountain trails, salmon rivers and small parish churches; people linger for countryside hikes, local bakeries and easy train links to Trondheim and inland valleys. Domkirken Explore Domkirken Nidaros Cathedral (Domkirken) in Trondheim is Norway’s medieval cathedral and former pilgrimage site, notable for its Gothic portal, stained glass and role as the traditional coronation church. Dovrefjell–Sunndalsfjella National Park Explore Dovrefjell–Sunndalsfjella National Park High mountain plateau and alpine park with tundra, hiking trails and populations of wild reindeer and introduced musk ox; attracts hikers, backcountry skiers and anyone seeking remote mountain routes and panoramic ridgelines.

Trøndelag at a Glance

Local Time
1:12 AM
GMT+1
Population
454,758

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