During my trip planning, I saw that there was a cathedral there. I thought that was interesting, but I wasn't expecting much, as Trondheim didn't strike me as a place where there would be such an enormous cathedral. I was very wrong. The cathedral is a giant figure in Trondheim. Walk within any distance of it, and you cannot avoid it. It is always there, and ever-present. Moving closer, you can understand how large it really is. Although the city is small, this cathedral is like one you might find in a much larger city, like Paris or somewhere similar. Walking in, you aren't immediately exposed to the size of the cathedral. You exit slightly on the side, so you don't get a great look down the cathedral- at least at first. Walking along, you get to see some incredible stained glass windows. Beautiful, but also surprisingly sophisticated. Unlike many others, these are made up of much smaller pieces of glass. The result of this is windows with much more color and detail. The alters are on the simpler side, but that doesn't mean they are ugly. Many of them have more beautiful glass windows, although smaller than the others, and with beautiful white statues. Although the main altar is simpler, the rest of the cathedral is not. Soaring stone columns with arches upon arches upon arches, and beautiful indoor lighting. This made great for pictures, and a great opportunity to experience the beauty. I'd spend at least 30 minutes in here looking around. Sure, the entry ticket might be a little expensive, but it is worth it. You not only get to see the beautiful cathedral, but also help fund restoration and church matters. read more

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Nidaros Cathedral is a cathedral of the Church of Norway located in the city of Trondheim. According to my native friend, Nidaros is the northernmost medieval Catholic Cathedral in the world. It is built over the burial site of King Olav II. King Olav is a Viking King and the patron saint of the nation. It requires tickets to visit and has spectacular stain glass windows. Inside, make sure you don't miss the catacombs. It's a small staircase and easy to miss. read more

This state church is breathtaking. The mideival architecture is grand and sublime. The stained glass windows are indescribably gorgeous. If you visit, there are tours to crypts below and also trips up to the tower. A Steinmeyer organ and an older Baroque organ add to the wonder of this cathedral. For realz, its like something out of a freaking Disney movie. I would never have even begun to fathom this sort of wondrousness was possible, before visiting. Try to catch a concert in the afternoon. Local organists give little concerts, playing everything from Bach, to Harry Potter, to current pop-culture hits. The acoustics are exquisite. read more

Nidarosdomen - Cathedral - Churches Near Me - Trondheim, 16

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If you haven't visited Nidaroadomen you need to put in on your list of things to see, because it is spectacular! The cathedral holds a lot of history and is the most visited attraction in Trondheim. A visit to this city would not be complete without a visit to the cathedral (unless you have been here before then you might be excused). Last time I visited I did the whole tour. I visited the both the museums and I walked the 172 steps up the cathedral tower for an amazing 360degree view of Trondheim. The climbing of the tower is not for everyone. The staircase is steep, narrow and slippery, so people with bad knees, asthma or a heart condition might just want to send their camera with someone else. Other than that, it is absolutely worth the extra 90NOK! read more

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The spires of Nidarosdomen or Nidaros Cathedral dominates the Trondheim skyline and you would expect an experience with this building to be an oppressive one. It is impressive from the outside. The courtyard was filled with school children on a weekend trip to the Historic capital of Norway. I went across to the gift shop to get a ticket and a small figurine of a Moose for Elizabeth. Reasonable price for both. You can get a variety of tickets that include additional venues like the nearby museums and such. The outside front facade of the cathedral is massive - as you would expect - the statues of saints peering down upon the faithful completing their pilgrimage for the past 700 years. Stepping through the small door is a transformative experience. The inside is bright and you are surrounded by massive columns and stained glass. It took me back to my first experience of Cathedrals in Exeter and Winchester. The massive weight of stone and work with a lightness and ethereal quality to it. I actually started to remember the feel of a camera in my hands as my 18 year old self traversed Europe and learned of the world outside of the Prairies. Built on the burial site of the patron saint of Norway, this building commemorates Saint Olaf. Olaf the Second ruled Norway and was canonised following his death into Sainthood. Not sure how he would have taken that. There is an entire complex of museums and gift shops that surround the Cathedral, so it allows a group of folks to circulate around this area and take in a lot of different things within a small area. I would suggest this to anyone who is visiting Trondheim. I was told about it by a dozen Norwegian when I first mentioned where I was headed and it is definitely worth the trip. There is also the Bakkelandet district close by - which makes a great way to end the tour. read more

Norway's premier cathedral rises above everything in Trondheim. The massive spires are visible from much of the city and mark the former royal seat of power. The cathedral itself is impressive but the entrance fee is a bit of a drag. The surrounding area is great for a contemplative walk along the river. Inside, it's a church, though admittedly a large one. It's at last worth checking out the city's prime landmark. read more

It is odd that one of the great churches of Europe would be in Trondheim, but here it is. A trip to this town would not be complete without a visit here. read more