Church, mosque or temple
Nidaros Cathedral
Trondheim, Norway
Norway's national shrine, a Gothic cathedral built over the grave of St Olav, with a sculpted west front.
Neighbourhood · Norway · Trøndelag
Bakklandet
A cobbled neighbourhood of wooden houses, cafes and boutiques on the east bank of the Nidelva river.
Free to enter about 1.5 h
For storytellers
Why Bakklandet matters
Bakklandet is Trondheim's cosiest district, with brightly painted wooden houses, small cafes and shops beside the river. You can cross the Old Town Bridge to get there, and a bicycle lift for cyclists is an odd local oddity. In summer terraces fill up and in winter candle-lit windows glow. It's a pleasant place to wander for an hour or more.
Talking points
- It's known for its cafes and independent shops.
- The Old Town Bridge is the main approach.
- A famous bike lift helps cyclists climb the hill.
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Old Town Bridge Trondheim
Trondheim, Norway
A red wooden bridge over the Nidelva with views of the old warehouses on stilts.
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