This is one of those Trondheim must-visits. A lazy Saturday morning, head out and grab a coffee at…read moreone of the small cafes. Take it outside and watch as the locals peruse the shops for art and quirky fashion. The street is lovely and the views from the Old Town Bridge of the Nidelva river are the ones you see on all of the postcards. This is an area to spend some time in - lots of little stuff to see and great place to jump off to. The old town is close and the Cathedral is just over the River. Loads of restaurants and stuff to do very close by.

During my trip planning, I saw that there was a cathedral there. I thought that was interesting,…read morebut 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.

Nidaros Cathedral is a cathedral of the Church of Norway located in the city of Trondheim…read more 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.

Probably the most famous landmark in the city, this historic bridge doesn't just bridge the river,…read moreit represents the city, between the old historic district and the more modern sections. The wooden drawbridge was a gift from royalty and remains one of the most popular foot traffic areas in the city. From it are great views of the wooden harbor buildings and you can get great views of it from the wharves. From the bridge it's worth exploring the other side with great coffee shops and some good waterfront bars as well.

Must-visit destination for anyone traveling to Trondheim. The bridge is picturesque and you get…read moregreat iconic views of the river and wooden houses. Just a bridge, but a quick walk from the best parts of the city (Sentrum and Bakklandet), and well worth a visit.

Quality/Quantity - The Fort. What a cool space. We walked all the grounds and the entire fort. Easy…read morequick tour. Small cafe where you can get some snacks and more importantly a local beer. Atmosphere - Fun beautiful place. Hung out at the fort, then hung out at the cafe. Watch your head when you get to the top floor. And the floors are original so it felt like it was missing many nails. At times, I worried I was going to fall through the floor... Service - Good. Price - Free admission to The Fort. Approximately $5 U.S. per beer + tip. Owner Comment - Thank you for a good visit.

When I came here, the fortress itself was closed for renovations. As a result, I couldn't actually…read moreenter the building but was still allowed to walk around. The view was great. On a clear day, you can see for kilometers, and see all of Trondheim. The cannons scattered around the fort are all well-maintained and cool to see.

These are gorgeous ruins located on the far side of the island of Tautra. The ruins are easy to…read morewalk to if you are visiting Tautra Maria Kloster, the new monastery (http://www.tautra.org/). I highly recommend a visit to Tautra Abbey, Tautra Maria Kloster, and the on-site soap and beauty care boutique at the newer monastery. The walk between the ruins and monastery is short and beautiful, with views of the fjord and nature on either side. The ruins are stunning and very peaceful. A visit to all three is an amazing experience. All are free -except for money you may spend for the luxurious soaps sold at the boutique -handmade by the nuns to support the monastery.

So much lost potential here. I went to Rockheim expecting to learn a lot about Norwegian popular…read moremusic. Instead, what I got was mostly a wanky multimedia experience with old touchscreens and laser pointers that basically only played music videos, songs, and showed pictures -- things I could easily pull up on Youtube. The only good part was the wall of instruments and other recording devices where you could pull up info about the object, learn about the history, what artist used it, listen to songs it was in, etc. But that was only about 10% of the museum. The rest was multimedia hell (and I'm a computer nerd) that didn't inform at all about Norwegian music history. For example, the Hip Hop room had a computer game you could play to remix some songs (what's the point?) and a laser pointer that you could use to scribble graffiti on the wall. That's it. No info at all about the history of Norwegian hip-hop, sub-genres, artists, etc. Just games. This kind of superfluous interactive fluff was the majority of the museum. Very disappointing. Although I'm sure that the Canadian company that designed this crap is laughing all the way to the bank, given that Norway spent millions on this junk.

Fun for the whole family on a rainy day!…read more Rockheim is an interactive museum about Norwegian music history. I am no music expert but I still had a wonderful time. There is information both in English and Norwegian, and kids love it because it is interactive with instruments, laser guns and touch screens! Adults love it because of the music, and the reminiscing! Absolutely worth stopping by if you have the time.