10 Historic Sites in Central Norway That You Shouldn't Miss

December 9, 2021 Oliva Fomby

The central Norwegian area of Trondelag has its ideological capital in Trondheim, founded by Viking king Olaf Tryggvason in the 10th century and the seat of Norway's power until the 13th. Today, it's still the country's third-largest city, a university town with a rich culture. Trondelag's western offshore islands of Hitra and Froya are popular for outdoor adventures like camping, hiking, biking, snorkeling and scuba diving. They are also one of the world's best spots for deep sea fishing.
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1. Osen Bygdetun

Vingsand, 7740 Norway +47 72 57 82 27 http://www.kystogfjell.no/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=35&Itemid=41&lang=en
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Osen Bygdetun

Historical Village, Vingsand Complete farm with buildings from the 19th century.

2. Jewish Museum Trondheim

Arkitekt Christies G. 1 b, Trondheim 7012 Norway +47 401 69 801 [email protected] http://www.jodiskmuseum.org/
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Jewish Museum Trondheim

The museum presents the history of Jews in Trondheim, their daily life, religious ceremonies and culture.

3. Hegra Festning

Festningsvegen 266, Stjordal 7520 Norway +47 815 70 400 [email protected] http://www.hegrafestning.no/
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Hegra Festning

Hegra Fortress was finished in 1910, an was build as a result of the end of Norways union with Sweden in 1905. The fortress was intended to stop a swedish invasion through the walley of Stjørdal. The fortress is most known for its effort during the german invasion in Norway in spring 1940. Major Holtermann and his men held the fortress without surrending for 25 days, until the southern parts of Norway capitulated. Today the fortress is open during the summer season, with a museum and a restaurant, and it is possible to wander around the whole fortress and the beautiful surroundings.

4. Falstadsenteret

Falstadvegen 59, Levanger 7624 Norway +47 74 02 80 40 [email protected] http://falstadsenteret.no/
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Falstadsenteret

The building from 1921 was originally a school home for “difficult” boys. During World War 2 the nazis seized the property as a prison camp. The SS Strafgefangenenlager Falstad was the only camp in Norway directly under SS commando. More than 4.200 people from 15 nations were imprisonated here during the war, and around 200 were executed in the Falstad forest close by. Today Falstad is a war memorial, a human rights centre and a education and research centre. There are several exhibitions open for the audience, and we also offer hotel and conference service.

5. Helleristninger Evenhus

Frosta 7633 Norway
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Helleristninger Evenhus

6. Kristiansten Fortress

Kristianstensbakken 60, Trondheim 7014 Norway +47 468 70 400 https://www.forsvarsbygg.no/no/festningene/finn-din-festning/kristiansten-festning/
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Kristiansten Fortress

Kristiansten Fortress is an important part of the City of Trondheim's identity, and an area with excellent environmental qualities. Kristiansten Fortress is often used for various cultural events and the city's inhabitants use the area for recreational purposes. On the night of 19 April 1681, Trondheim experienced the biggest and most destructive of many town fires. Afterwards, King Christian V asked Major General Jean Caspar de Cicignon and his chief of staff Quartermaster General Anthony Coucheron to prepare a new plan for the city and its fortification. A completely new network of streets was built, with wide streets in accordance with the Baroque ideal and fortifications around the city centre. The result was a fortress town based on the Continental model, surrounded by fortified ramparts to the south and west, and with two tower fortresses – Munkholmen out on the fjord to the north of the city and Kristiansten, on a hill above the city . Kristiansten was completed in 1684.

Reviewed By Nesher2010 - Tel Aviv, Israel

The fortress stands on the hill not far from city centre. To get there some steep streets "climbing" is needed. There is a free and unique bicycle/scooter lift which takes the rider some streets up. The fortress is full of cannons in their positions, and the tower accommodates a museum on its floors. A memorial place to Norwegian Resistance fighters shot by the Nazis in WWII is inside the fortress. There are explanations in Norwegian and English. A good view to the city and the toilets are free as well.

7. Helleristninger/Gravhaug pa Strand

Strand, 7740 Norway +47 72 57 82 27
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Helleristninger/Gravhaug pa Strand

Rock cavings/burial ground. On the shore near the road to Vingsand. Rock carvings show whales and fishing nets. Bural cairn excavated in 1904

8. Austrattborgen

Austrat Austraatt, Opphaug 7140 Norway +47 815 70 400 [email protected] http://www.forsvarsbygg.no/festningene/Festningene/Austratt-fort/
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9. Hyttklokka

Morkstugata, Roros 7374 Norway +47 72 41 00 00 [email protected]
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Hyttklokka

Hyttklokka is positioned at the top of Morkstugata, in proximity to Malmplassen. Hyttklokka was used to notify workers at the smelthytta(smelter hut) when work started and finished. The bell was probably also used as an alarm, to warn of fires, for example. If you take a photo of Hyttklokka with the church in the background, you will have captured the classic Roros setting.

10. Frostatinget

Tinghaugen, Frosta 7633 Norway +47 404 36 343 http://visitfrosta.no/
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Frostatinget

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