Trondheim – Norway’s capital of technology

Nidaros Cathedral & Ringve Museum

Excursion

Price from $140

Difficulty level

Level 2: Moderate - some mobility needed

Booking code

HR-TRD3A

Duration

3 hours

Notes

Read practical information below

A man and his daughter looking at an interactive exhibit at the Ringve Museum in Trondheim
  • See and learn more about the city of Trondheim

  • Visit beautiful Nidaros Cathedral, Norway’s national shrine

  • Explore Ringve Museum and learn more about Norwegian music history

  • Admire the botanical gardens surrounding the museum

Inhabited since the Viking ages, Trondheim is full of culture and fascinating history. Today, we’ll explore two attractions in this ancient city. First, we’ll visit Nidaros Cathedral, Norway’s national shrine. This cathedral was built over the burial place of Norway’s patron saint, St. Olav, and features incredible Gothic-style architecture and exquisite works of art. After a guided tour of the cathedral, spend some free time exploring the area.

The bus then takes you to the Ringve Museum of Musical History, where your enthusiastic tour guide will bring Norway’s musical history to life. Surrounded by a gorgeous botanical garden, this stately manor house was the childhood home of 18th-century Norwegian naval hero Peter Wessel Tordenskiold. He distinguished himself during the Great Northern War between Norway, Denmark, and Sweden. The museum is conveniently located just outside Trondheim and is an ideal spot to enjoy views of both the city and the fjord.

Practical information

  • Disembarking/embarking port: Trondheim

  • Available: April 3 – September 2

  • Transport: Bus

  • Clothes: Ringve Museum has many stairs, so wear comfortable shoes

  • *If you are visiting on Sundays and bank holidays, the guiding will take place outside the cathedral and in the Archbishop’s Palace, as church services take place inside the cathedral