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Entertainment in Trondheim 

Entertainment in Trondheim? Let's explore Trondheim's charming downtown and Nidelven! This is Norway's third largest historic city and is dotted with historical homes, museums, shops, restaurants,clubs and movie theaters. There are so many attractions for those who seek to find themselves! Start your adventure by visiting Nidarosdomen (Trondheim cathedral).

Trondheim Nidarosdomen-photo Maria Johnsen
Trondheim cathedral

Nidarosdomen is a Medieval cathedral and the biggest church in Europe. It was built in 1070 and restored in 1814. Building Nidarosdomen is the result of generations of craftsmen who spent a life time working. Many kings were coroneted at the Nidaros church.This is one of the oldest cathedrals!

Trondheim Nidarosdomen photo Maria Johnsen
Nidarosdomen, the Trondheim cathedral

There are several small chapels inside the cathedral. Tourists are not allowed to take pictures. You see the great alter, paintings and prayer tables along with benches where people can sit and listen to a medieval Christian melody. There are young priests who walk around modestly due to converse with people and help them with any of their questions .

The music scene in the Cathedral is varied.
Entertainment in Trondheim can be different from the other European cities such as:Rome, Paris etc. In fact you may find differences between here and the other places. Every person will experience Scandinavia differently. They hold several concerts and recitals during summer which consist of organ, choir and major recitals.The baroque organ is one of the cathedrals attractions.

Don't forget to read about the ghost of monk in Nidarosdomen.

Stiftsgaarden

( King's wooden mansion) Stiftsgaarden was originally constructed in 1774 for Cecilie Christine Schøller,the wealthy widow of Stie Tønsberg (a merchant) in Trondheim.
This mansion has 140 rooms (43000 ft) and is one of the major wooden buildings in North Europe. She constructed her mansion and spent most of her time abroad! After her death, many years later the mansion became the center of many festivities, royal visits and celebrations.

Opening hours:

1 June . 20 Aug: Man- Saturday
10:00 am - 17:00 pm, Sundays 12 noon - 17:00 pm. Guided tours every full hour.
  • Prices: Adults NOK 60.-; Senior citizens & students NOK 40  
  • Children NOK 30.  
  • Family ticket NOK 120  
  • Groups (more than 10 people) per person: NOK 40 


Fee for guided tours outside normal opening hours: NOK 500


Phone: +47 73 84 28 80

Museums:
  • Trondheim Museum of Arts : One of the 3rd largest public art collection.  
  • Trondheim Science Museum: is a scientific center.  
  • Trondheim Natural History and Archeology Museum  
  • Trondheim Maritime Museum  
  • Ringve National Museum  
  • Ringve Botanical Garden 
Ringve Botanical Garden .photo Maria Johnsen

Ringve Botanical garden


  • National Museum of justice  
  • Trondheim Tramway Museum  
  • National Museum of Decorative Arts  
  • Jewish Museum
  • Dora 1: Germans built their submarines during world war II  
  • Trondelag Folkemuseum 

Nightlife in Trondheim


nightlife in Trondheim photo By Maria Johnsen


There are many night clubs and pubs that are open during the evening such as: tiger tiger,irish pub, etc.

Kristiansten Fortress                         

festningen in Trondheim photo Maria Johnsen



Kristiansten Festningen
Entertainment in Trondheim

Festningen ( Fortress) is located on a hill east of Trondheim. It was built in 1681 to protect the city against the enemy.

Theater: Most of the shows are in Norwegian language and they hold at Trondheim Theater.

Movies: There are two movie theaters (Prinsenkino and Nova kino) in Trondheim and most of the movies are in American-English language with Norwegian subtitles.


  Movies: There are two movie theaters (Prinsenkino and Nova kino) in Trondheim and most of the movies are in American-English language with Norwegian subtitles.


Simpsons and Maria in Trondheim


Festivals: The festival network arranges most of the festivals.

- Latin festival: every year in January
- International festival: They arrange in February and March
- Nidaros blue festival: Every year in April and May
- Trondheim Literature festival: Every year in May
- Trondheim Jazz festival: May and June
- Youth culture festival: May and June
- Rock Festival: Rock center at Lerkendal Stadium
- Olav festival: This is a church and cultural festival that is arranged in July and August
-Food festival: In August
- Technoport festival: In October

    Standup Norwegian comdey in Trondheim 2009
    Pernille Sorensen ( Norwegian comdien)
    She pretends to be Mette Marit (Haakon,Prince's wife)
    @Tor-Inge Langberg

    There are many bars and dance clubs in Trondheim, most of them are located in downtown.

    List of pubs, bars and night clubs in Trondheim

    Irish Pub in Trondheim

    contact: Cafe Dublin , Kongensgate 15, 7013 Trondheim

    Monday - Thursday
    15:00 - 02:00
    Friday
    15:00 - 02:00
    Saturday
    12:30 - 02:00
    Sunday
    15:00 - 02:00

    They have live sport, Good music, Food menu, drink.



    Den Gode Nabo (The Good Neighbour)


    * Norway's best pub with a prime riverside location


    Dokkhuset ( the Dock House)

    you can look through the glass beneath your feet at the old engines.

    * experimental jazz or chamber music
    * restaurant and cafe-bar.


    Frakken

    *nightclub and piano bar features both Norwegian and foreign musicians * live music

    * Macbeth

    * Watch sport in big screen
    * Scotish people will love this bar

    Metro


    * Trondheim's only gay bar is also a pub, disco and a friendly meeting place for both gays and lesbians

    Nova Kinosenter

    * Watch movies in here

    Olavshallen (Trondheim's main concert hall)

    * , Olavshallen, within the Olavskvartalet cultural centre, is the home base of the Trondheim Symphony Orchestra. It also puts on international rock and jazz concerts, mostly between September and May.
    Read more about Olavshallen


    Prinsen Kino


    * Movie theater


    Rick's Cafe

    *rock music
    *bar
    * nice sofas and armchairs for you to enjoy your time better.
    *weekends are great in here


    Studentersamfundet


    *
    bar
    * concerts
    * a place to mingle


    Supa


    * nightclub of Bruk Bar
    * DJs spin House, jungle, drum and bass with liberal lashings of R&B.


    Trondheim Microbryggeri

    * a place to linger and nibble
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