Nidarosdomen
The Gothic cathedral built over the tomb of St Olav, one of the largest in Scandinavia.
Tickets →Trondheim, Norway
Trondheim: airports, things to do and where to stay
Trondheim is a former Viking capital and today a university city on the Nidelva river, with a great medieval cathedral and districts of wooden houses.
Trondheim airports
From the airport to central Trondheim
Trondheim Værnes airport is about 26 km from central Trondheim.
Regional train
Regional trains stop at Værnes station next to the airport, with a connection to Trondheim in about 35 minutes.
Airport bus
Buses linking the airport with the centre of Trondheim. Check timetables and tickets on the operator's website.
Taxi
Taxi rank outside the arrivals hall. It is the most convenient way to reach the centre of Trondheim, though more expensive than public transport.
Trondheim
Things to do in Trondheim
Bakklandet
The district of wooden houses along the Nidelva, with cafés and shops, reached by the Old Town Bridge.
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Kristiansten festning
A 17th-century fortress on a hill, with good views over the city and the fjord.
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Stiftsgården
A large 18th-century wooden palace, the royal residence in Trondheim, open to visitors.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Trondheim?
Trondheim is served by Trondheim Værnes (TRD).
How far is the airport from central Trondheim?
Trondheim Værnes airport is about 26 km from central Trondheim.
How do I get from the airport to central Trondheim?
From Trondheim Værnes airport you can take Regional train (train), Airport bus (bus), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Trondheim?
Highlights of Trondheim include Nidarosdomen, Bakklandet, Kristiansten festning, and Stiftsgården.
Photo credits
- Nidarosdomen: Holger Uwe Schmitt, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Bakklandet: Bloodworx, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
- Kristiansten festning: User:Arj, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Stiftsgården: Daderot, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons