• Trondheim - Trondheim is a city where Viking heritage and royal history meet at every turn. This audio tour will guide you through the heart of Norway’s third-largest city, tracing the paths of kings and merchants as you explore historic wooden structures, riverfront wharves, and sacred sites that unveil over a millennium of captivating stories.
• Olav Tryggvason Monument - Olav Tryggvason, who reigned as king of Norway from 995 to 1000 AD, founded Trondheim in 997. He is renowned for establishing the first Christian church in Norway. Those familiar with ancient Icelandic sagas will often find Olav mentioned.
• Munkegata - As you walk down Munkegata, you’ll pass the grand Stiftsgården, the largest wooden palace in Northern Europe and the official royal residence since 1906. Your journey continues through quaint narrow streets where you’ll encounter elegant parks, medieval churches, and the historic waterfront district with its vibrant warehouses dating back centuries.
• Stiftsgarden - The Stiftsgården serves as the Royal Residence in Trondheim. Constructed between 1774 and 1778 for Lady Cecilie Christine Schøller, the widow of chamberlain Stie Tønsberg Schøller, a prosperous wholesaler and trader, she was a notable figure in the city’s social elite. The Baroque-style building boasts over 100 rooms and is the largest wooden palace in Northern Europe.
• Old Town Bridge - Along the route, you’ll learn about Trondheim’s catastrophic 1681 fire and the subsequent Baroque reconstruction, discover the Old Town Bridge, known as the gate of happiness, and catch views of Kristiansten Fortress perched on the hillside.
• Kristiansten Fortress - Following the great fire of 1681, Kristiansten Fortress was constructed on the hilltop to oversee the city. It also held a strategic military position, helping to protect the city from Swedish conquest in 1718. During World War II, it was occupied by the Nazis, who executed 23 Norwegian patriots within its walls. The building now serves as a museum, featuring a dungeon open for viewing. A flag flying over the fortress indicates it is open to the public.
• Erkebispegarden (Archbishop’s Palace) - You’ll explore the grounds of the Archbishop’s Palace and delve into its rich history as you walk.
• Nidaros Cathedral - You’ll pass by the stunning Nidaros Cathedral, the northernmost Gothic cathedral in the world, built over the tomb of St. Olav.

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Trondheim is a city where Viking heritage and royal history meet at every turn. This GPS-guided walking tour allows you to explore the heart of Norway’s third-largest city, tracing the paths of kings and merchants as you visit historic wooden structures, riverfront wharves, and sacred sites that unveil over 1,000 years of captivating tales.

The tour starts at the statue of Olav Tryggvason, who founded Trondheim in 997 AD. You’ll walk along Munkegata, passing the magnificent Stiftsgården, the largest wooden palace in Northern Europe and the official royal residence since 1906.

The journey continues through charming narrow streets, where you’ll encounter elegant parks, medieval churches, and the historic waterfront district with its vibrant warehouses that date back centuries. Along the route, you’ll learn about Trondheim’s devastating fire in 1681 and the subsequent Baroque reconstruction. The tour concludes at a sacred site that has attracted pilgrims for nearly a thousand years.

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