Neighbourhood
Bakklandet
Trondheim, Norway
A cobbled neighbourhood of wooden houses, cafes and boutiques on the east bank of the Nidelva river.
Church, mosque or temple · Norway · Trøndelag
Nidaros Cathedral
Norway's national shrine, a Gothic cathedral built over the grave of St Olav, with a sculpted west front.
Paid entry about 1.5 h
For storytellers
Why Nidaros Cathedral matters
Nidaros Cathedral is the grandest church in Norway. It was built over the grave of the Viking king later canonised as St Olav, and for centuries pilgrims walked here from across Scandinavia. The west front is covered in statues, and the stained-glass rose window glows inside. You can climb the tower for views over Trondheim.
Talking points
- It stands over the grave of St Olav.
- Pilgrim routes still lead to it.
- The west front is covered in statues.
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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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