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Voykit pocket guide · Norway
Trondheim
Give Trondheim 1–2 nights: Nidaros Cathedral, the Nidelva wharves and Bakklandet on foot in a day, with the tram to Bymarka if you have a second.
Trondheim is Norway's oldest major city and the country's student and cathedral town, built inside a bend of the Nidelva where it meets the Trondheimsfjord. The centre is compact and walkable, so a single full day covers the cathedral, the old wharves and Bakklandet; a second day adds the Bymarka forest, the tram and Munkholmen. It sits on the Dovre line between Oslo and the north, which makes it a natural stop rather than a destination in itself.
- Country
- Norway
- Best months
- May–Sep
- Avoid
- Nov–Mar (short, wet, cold days; many boats and Munkholmen closed)
- Stay
- 1–2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- NOK
- Money
- Currency is the Norwegian krone (NOK, kr); the euro is not used. About 11.5 NOK to €1 — check.
- Daily spend
- Budget kr 700–1,100 excl. bed · Mid kr 1,100–1,900 excl. bed · High kr 1,900+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- EEA roaming applies: EU and EEA SIMs work at home prices.
- Emergency
- Police 112 · Ambulance 113 · Fire 110
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · European two-pin; UK and US plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: Included; round up or add 5–10% for good service.; Café and bar: Nothing expected.; Taxi: Round up.; Guides: Optional.
- Water
- Tap water is excellent; streams in the mountains are usually drinkable, but avoid water below farms and grazing.
- Toilets
- Free or card-paid (NOK 10–20) in towns; trailheads often have pit toilets.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | kr 45–70 |
| Lunch, café or bakery | kr 120–200 |
| Dinner, mid-range restaurant | kr 250–450 |
| Beer: draught in a bar / can at a shop | kr 90–130 / kr 30–50 |
| AtB single bus or tram ticket | kr 46 |
| 5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxi | kr 180–260 |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | kr 200–400 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- TRD · Trondheim Airport Værnes
- About 35–40 min to Trondheim S by train; AtB bus lines 70 and 311 take about 1 h. The train ticket also covers city buses and the tram for 1.5 h after purchase.
Typical fares
- Værnes → Trondheim S, AtB train
- kr 46, about 35–40 min
- Værnes-Ekspressen bus to the centre
- about kr 390 one way, 35–45 min
- Munkholmen return boat
- kr 80 adult, cash only, May–Sep
- Gråkallbanen tram, centre → Lian
- AtB single fare kr 46; day pass valid
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
The centre is compact and walkable; buses (AtB) cover the rest, and the Gråkallbanen tram runs from St. Olavs gate up to Lian in Bymarka. Buy tickets in the AtB app before boarding — city buses often do not sell on board, and a ticket must be valid when you step on. Bicycle sharing and e-bikes are common given the hills.
See and do
Known for
- Nidaros Cathedral
- Bakklandet and the Nidelva wharves
- NTNU student life
- Gråkallbanen tram to Bymarka
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Stjørdalshalsen and Værnes | Local train from Trondheim S toward Steinkjer, about 35–40 min | About 45 min |
| Røros | Train toward Røros, a few departures per day | About 2.5–3 h |
| Oppdal | Dovre line train south, about 1.5 h | About 1.5–2 h |
| Namsos | Bus or train plus bus via Steinkjer | About 3.5–4 h |
| Berkåk | Dovre line train south, about 1 h 15 min | About 1.5 h |
Sleep
- Midtbyen (city centre)
- Between the station and the main square; everything on foot, best for one night with bags.
- Bakklandet
- Wooden wharf houses across the Old Town Bridge, cafés and river walks; 10–15 min walk from the station.
- Solside / Lerkendal
- South of the centre near NTNU; cheaper rooms, 15–20 min walk or a short bus ride.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | Heihay |
| Thank you | Takktahk |
| Excuse me | UnnskyldUN-shill |
| How much is it? | Hvor mye koster det?vor MEW-eh KOS-ter deh |
| Can I pay by card? | Kan jeg betale med kort?kan yai beh-TAH-leh meh kort |
| Where is the toilet? | Hvor er toalettet?vor air toh-ah-LET-teh |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake, first names; avoid: Small talk that is too personal
- Nature: Greet other hikers, close gates, carry litter out; avoid: Loud music on trails
- Home visit: Shoes off; bring flowers or chocolates; 'takk for maten' after the meal; avoid: Arriving late
- Conversation: Modest, factual, humorous; avoid: Showing off wealth — Norwegians are rich but understated
- 17 May: Dress up, join the crowds, wave a flag; avoid: Treating the parades as a tourist show
- Queues: Take a number; avoid: Pushing in
Scams and watch-outs
- Rain and wind most weeks of the year: bring a waterproof jacket even in summer.
- Buy your AtB ticket before boarding; ticket checks are strict and fines apply.
- Do not buy a student ticket without proof of enrolment.
- Munkholmen boat is cash only and runs May–September; check the last return.
- Parking in the centre is easy but expensive; tolls are automatic on the E6.
Trondheim is calm and safe by big-city standards; the real issues are rain, wind, steep icy pavements in winter and strict bus-ticket checks.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Trondheim yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Nidaros Cathedral
- Bakklandet and the Nidelva wharves
- NTNU student life
- Gråkallbanen tram to Bymarka
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Visit Trondheim: visittrondheim.no/en/
- Trondheim municipality: www.trondheim.no/
- Avinor — Trondheim Airport Værnes: www.avinor.no/en/airport/trondheim
- AtB — Trondheim public transport: www.atb.no/en/
- Wikivoyage: Trondheim, revision 5332710 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5332710
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Trondheim
Til denne adressen, takk
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
Most countries run embassies in Oslo; several keep a consulate in Trondheim — check before you travel.
English is spoken almost everywhere; tipping is included, round up or add 5–10% for good table service.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/trondheim). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.