This shore excursion includes a visit to the museum and a walk around the ruins of the medieval castle, Sion, which was built by King Sverre in 1182-83. This is where you will find Norway's northernmost stave church, with the new visitors centre featuring a modern heritage exhibition that presents life in the region around the 1900s. It is here where you begin a journey through history at Haltdalen stave church, built back in 1170 when Norway was a Catholic country.

Haltdalen is a plain but immensely beautiful church featuring a single lit candle sitting on the elegant stone altar. You'll learn about the history of the church and get an insight into the experience medieval worshippers would have had when visiting.

The trip continues past the ruins of the medieval castle, with its panoramic views across Trondheim's Fjord and onto a working farm. You'll experience the daily life of farm workers, exploring the barn, pantry, boiler house and smithy, and visiting the farmer's parlor. Continue onto the Old Town, which features buildings that used to stand in the very center of Trondheim.

Finally, enter the visitors centre, and the 'Life Pictures' exhibition, which illustrates life in the region over the last 150 years based on the four phases of life: childhood, adolescence, adulthood and old age. The museum shop is also well worth a visit.


[Excursion code: 3C]