Tyholttårnet | TravelDojo

Tyholttårnet is a communications and observation tower in the Tyholt neighbourhood of Trondheim, Trøndelag, notable for its height and public viewing facilities.

Visitors can use the observation deck and the revolving restaurant to look out over Trondheim, the surrounding suburbs and the Trondheimsfjord; the tower combines telecommunications functions with these visitor amenities.

Built as a broadcast and communications structure, it has since been a visible part of Trondheim’s skyline and a practical vantage point over the city.

Situated in the Tyholt district of Trondheim, the tower occupies an elevated suburban site within the city and is a short drive from Trondheim’s central areas.

Height: The tower stands 124 metres tall and combines broadcast masts with public observation and dining facilities, making it a prominent city landmark.

What to See #

Observation deck: A public observation level offering panoramic views across Trondheim and the Trondheimsfjord, located partway up the tower structure.
Revolving restaurant: A revolving restaurant housed in the tower that provides elevated views of the city and fjord while dining; it occupies space near the public viewing area.

How to Get to Tyholttårnet #

Tyholttårnet is in the Tyholt neighborhood of Trondheim. From Trondheim Central Station, take local buses toward Tyholt (several routes serve the area; check current schedules) or drive via Tyholtveien; parking is often available near the tower’s base.

Tips for Visiting Tyholttårnet #

If dining is the goal, reserve ahead - the revolving restaurant can be busy during weekends and cruise-ship days.
The tower offers good panoramic city views; bring a camera with a modest zoom for distant fjord scenes.
On windy winter days, the tower can feel colder than street level; a light jacket is recommended even on milder days.

Best Time to Visit Tyholttårnet #

Summer for sightseeing and dining with long daylight; winter for clear, frosty panoramas and possible aurora sightings.

Summer

June-August · 12-22°C (54-72°F)

Long daylight hours and clear views over Trondheim and the fjord.

Winter

December-February · -5 to 4°C (23-39°F)

Northern lights occasionally visible; shorter daylight and a crisp, cold air that sharpens the view.

Weather & Climate near Tyholttårnet #

Climate

Tyholttårnet's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -5°C to 18°C. Moderate rainfall (989 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 20 Good

Best Time to Visit

JuneJulyAugust

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

30°

Warmest Month

-23°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 1°C and lows of -5°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-2°

Feels Like Freezing

-2°C

Temperature

-5° – 1°

95%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

84 mm

Rainfall

5.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.0

UV Index

Low

5.4h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-2°

Feels Like Freezing

-2°C

Temperature

-5° – 1°

95%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

72 mm

Rainfall

4.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.0

UV Index

Low

8.4h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

1°

Feels Like Cold

1°C

Temperature

-3° – 4°

93%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

65 mm

Rainfall

4.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.2

UV Index

Low

11.5h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

4°

Feels Like Cold

4°C

Temperature

0° – 8°

86%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

59 mm

Rainfall

4.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.6

UV Index

Moderate

14.7h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

9°

Feels Like Cold

9°C

Temperature

4° – 13°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

54 mm

Rainfall

3.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.9

UV Index

Moderate

17.8h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

62 Good

Comfort

12°

Feels Like Cool

12°C

Temperature

8° – 16°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

72 mm

Rainfall

3.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.1

UV Index

High

19.8h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

62 Good

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

10° – 18°

83%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

89 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.1

UV Index

High

18.8h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

62 Good

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

9° – 17°

86%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

88 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.8

UV Index

Moderate

15.9h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (111 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

10°

Feels Like Cold

10°C

Temperature

6° – 13°

88%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

111 mm

Rainfall

4.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.3

UV Index

Low

12.8h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

5°

Feels Like Cold

5°C

Temperature

2° – 8°

92%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

108 mm

Rainfall

4.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.1

UV Index

Low

9.6h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

1°

Feels Like Cold

1°C

Temperature

-2° – 4°

95%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

82 mm

Rainfall

4.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.0

UV Index

Low

6.4h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

31 Poor

Comfort

-2°

Feels Like Freezing

-2°C

Temperature

-4° – 1°

96%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

105 mm

Rainfall

4.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.0

UV Index

Low

4.2h daylight

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