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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. Ringve Museum
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4.5 based on 209 reviews
Ringve Music Museum is a specialized museum dedicated to music and musical instruments. All year musical guides take you through music history with live demonstrations of historical instruments. Ringve is a country estate with buildings from four different centuries surrounded by Ringve Botanical Gardens.
Reviewed By E5683HKstephaniet
I found the Ringve music museum after I did the Lade trails and was considering my options over waffles at Sponhuset. It was about 15 mins or so walk and I managed to get there in time for one of their two guided tours of the day. I'm glad I made the choice to go there and arrive when I did, as the tour was fantastic. Our guide was very knowledgeable and engaging and he played a number of pieces for us on the various instruments in the rooms (rooms which you would otherwise not see without the tour). It was a guide to musical history in Norway, spanning centuries and covering many composers and musicians, and included a history of the museum itself. In the main building itself, there was a temporary exhibition which was quite interactive and the main exhibition held a number of beautiful instruments. It was a lovely and unexpected trip to Ringve and one which was absolutely worth it.
2. Sverresborg Trondelag Folk Museum
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4.5 based on 218 reviews
Open air museum with more than 80 buildings from Trondheim and the Trondelag area. Beautiful surroundings, and from the ruins of King Sverre's Castle you have a wonderful view over the city and the fjord. The impressive main exhibition Livsbilder, Images of Life, in the public building reflects childhood, youth, adulthood and age in the region during the past century. The rural section shows the development in Trondelag buidling styles from the fjord to the mountains, and how people lived in the 18th and 19th centuries in the different country areas.
Reviewed By Lisajfraser - Dover, United Kingdom
My friend and I had taken the Tram up to Lian and decided on a walk down to the Museum for a hot drink (toilet break) and back up again, it was just over an hour each way. We didn't visit the Museum but the staff in the cafe spoke English were very lovely. My friend and I chose a cake each wanting to split half each, he overheard this and cut them for us and put half on each plate. The cake was amazing and the cafe was very modern & comfortable. Maybe next time we will have chance to look round the museum.
3. Roros Museum Smelthytta
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4.5 based on 187 reviews
The Roros Museum is an independent foundation dedicated to care for and develop historical cultural values in the Roros district. We have a special responsibility for Roros World Heritage, southern Sami historical culture, mining history, the preservation of buildings and information about Femundsmarka National Park. The Roros Museum has four sites to visit, all of which are open to the public: "Smetlhytta" (The Smeltery), "Olavsgruva" (Olav's Mine), "Doktortjonna" (Femundsmarka National Park Centre and outdoor recreation area) and "Sleggveien" (Slag Street).
Reviewed By kristinoslo2015 - Oslo, Norway
What a great museum!! Authentic, fantastic models – a wonderful way of telling the story of copper mining for 300+ years. The mix of history, culture and art is really good. Fun for young and old!
4. Bymarka
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4.5 based on 133 reviews
Reviewed By En0_1 - London, United Kingdom
If you want to be close to nature then this is the place to go, wonderful any time of the year wether you are walking or skiing (or even mushroom picking in the right season). A nice change from the hustle and bustle of the town centre and easily accessible by public transport from the town.
5. Old Town Bridge
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4.5 based on 1,298 reviews
Reviewed By Blyth2020 - Blyth, United Kingdom
Lovely photo opportunities from this bridge The difficulty with the photos in June 2020 are that paintwork is getting done. However, the decorator - seems to want to appear on everybody’s photo posing with a can of Monster energy drink for the 30 minutes I was there. Cross the bridge and on the corner on the left is a sensational coffee shop. Turn right and take photo opportunities at the quaint cafe next to the cycling repair shop Essential viewing when in Trondheim on way to Nidaros Cathedral - which is stunning in itself!!!!
6. Roros Museum Olav's Mine
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4.5 based on 134 reviews
Reviewed By C9373LXiand
The Olavsgruva lies 13 km East of Roros centre. The view changes slowly from green fields of grass to forests of dwarf birch, to heaths and moors of bracken , yellow reindeer lichen and heather. Suddenly we saw superstructures and buildings in wood, large areas of worthless ore and the parking and entrance to the Olavsgruva mine. The information we were given at the start of the tour was precise and honest, no elaborations, none of tragedy. The Olavsgruva was opened in the 17th century and was finally closed in 1972 so it is, in my opinion, a very relaxed way of discovering what a copper mine actually looks like. After the introduction "uptop" we walked down the path and sloping transport shaft which mine workers walked for more than 3 centuries. The temperature down here is 4 degrees. We had been advised to have good warm clothing and footwear, so we had our hiking boots on. There is adequate lighting and the pumps down here make sure that the path,though moist, is never directly wet. What do I remember of the mine itself ?The sharp blue of vitriol (copper stained water seeping down the walls), the veins of quartz, the dull colour of the copper ore are impressive backdrops. These 10 -15 metres high halls of roughly broken walls are as impressive as the Gothic cathedrals of the 12th century. I am deeply impressed with what these miners with their tools and ingenuity achieved in their constant search for the copper lode
7. Bakklandet
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4.5 based on 378 reviews
Reviewed By Blyth2020 - Blyth, United Kingdom
Beautiful area. Coffee shop on the corner on your left is excellent. Superb home made summer lemonade. Straight ahead up an incline leads to the fortress which is a complete and utter waste of time. Grab a riverside beer and get picture postcard views of the stilted wharf houses and Nid river walkway
8. Ladestien - Hiking Trail
9. Kristiansten Fortress
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4.0 based on 519 reviews
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.
10. Rockheim
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4.0 based on 532 reviews
Rockheim is the national museum of popular music. Since the museum's opening in 2010 there has been a steady stream of visitors eager to learn about norwegian music and its history. Music is a source of enjoyment. It creates a sense of belonging and offers new experiences. But it is also a vital source of knowledge of ourselves and our cultural history. Behind the scenes, Rockheim's staff is engaged in managing and researching Norway's pop and rock music, and in making it accessible to the public. The visit to Rockheim begins in the spectacular "Top Box". From the main exhibit on the 6th floor you proceed down floor by floor. The music and stories are communicated by means of interactive exhibit technology and objects from the museum's collections. You are welcomed by Rockheim's guides, who will be your hosts and will answer your questions about the exhibits.
Reviewed By Liskotus - Tromso, Norway
Very stylish museum with lots of interactive displays on different genres and decades of Norwegian music. Reminds me of Abba museum in Stockholm. Remember to reserve enough time! I went on the last opening hour and have to go back another time! It surely wasn't enough. It also takes time to understand how things work around there with all the laser pens and cassette players. :) You can also try the instruments and play. :)
