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.
Bridge · Norway · Trøndelag
Old Town Bridge Trondheim
A red wooden bridge over the Nidelva with views of the old warehouses on stilts.
Free to enter about 20 min
For storytellers
Why Old Town Bridge Trondheim matters
The Old Town Bridge, Gamle Bybro, is a red wooden bridge crossing the Nidelva river. From it you can see the colourful warehouses on stilts along the water, one of Trondheim's classic views. It leads to Bakklandet and is lovely at golden hour. The gate at the end is called the Gate of Happiness.
Talking points
- The bridge is made of timber and painted red.
- Riverside warehouses stand on stilts.
- The gate at one end is nicknamed the Gate of Happiness.
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More in Trondheim
Neighbourhood
Bakklandet
Trondheim, Norway
A cobbled neighbourhood of wooden houses, cafes and boutiques on the east bank of the Nidelva river.
Also nearby
Within about 40 km, closest first.