Thursday, November 1, 2007

Trondheim, Norway

LODGING:

  • Hotel Scandic Solsiden - Beddingen 1, 7014 Trondheim Norway +47 21 61 46 00 - hotel is very centrally located, which is probably its best feature. You'll get free wifi here. Expect thin walls and not much comfort in your bed.

Attractions: for tourism info, click on Trondheim's Official Site

  • Tyholt Tower – looks like a modern tower, might be good views on a clear day.
  • Nidaros Cathedral – 11th Cent, reduced hours in winter – check website - approx. 50kr includes archbishop tour (adjacent) – beautiful inside chuch. Fee was waived in Nov.
  • Kristiansten Festning – park/picnic spot with cool views
  • Archbishop Palace – part of Nidaros Cathedral – grounds free, but museum and armory have a fee - see link above for info.
  • Rent Bikes and take famous bike lift up the hill - check with hotel for "free bikes in town"
  • Be sure to get a view of the bay (past the train station). A good spot for views are the Erik Statue.
  • Roros Mining Town UNESCO site south
  • Vega Archipelego – North UNESCO
  • University - you'll notice immediately that youth permeates through Trondheim. Check out the student scene by finding the campuses or local cafes/bars.

Food

  • Den Gode Nabo – riverside spot with good fish, also a pub after dinner
  • Ramp – student hangout and cheap eats –
  • Studentersamfundet – café with cheap food and beer next to rail station
  • Café Bare Blaber – burgers and pizza – local spot that was absolutely packed. Food was pretty good and “relatively cheap).
  • Brattorgata district – restaurants, clubs and bars
  • Carl Johans Gate and Nordre Gate – food and nightlife
  • Solsiden district – popular restaurants and lounges

Shopping

  • Old Distrct Near Gamle Bybro

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