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Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim is one of the most important places in Norway to visit, whether you are interested in medieval architecture, royal history, music, or pilgrimage. Built over the burial site of St. Olav, this Gothic masterpiece sits at the heart of the old city and anchors Norwegian identity in a way you can … Read more

Trondheim has always faced the sea. The Trondheimsfjord carried timber, fish, copper and people long before the railway came, and our port shaped the city’s fortunes. The Trondheim Maritime Museum brings that story to life with ship models, artifacts, seafarers’ tales and hands-on displays that make sense of how a fjord city worked. It is … Read more

The Jewish Museum in Trondheim is one of those small, powerful places that stays with you long after you step back into the city streets. Housed in Trondheim’s historic synagogue, it tells the story of Jewish life in central Norway, from everyday traditions to wartime persecution and the community’s postwar rebuilding. It is intimate, thoughtfully … Read more

Ringve Museum and Botanical Garden is one of those rare places in Norway where culture and nature meet without competing. On a hill above the Trondheimsfjord, an elegant manor houses Norway’s national collection of musical instruments while the surrounding grounds unfold as a living classroom of Nordic plants, herbs, and trees. It is peaceful, photogenic, … Read more

Norway’s justice story is not just courtrooms and codes, it is people, choices, and consequences. The National Justice Museum in Trondheim brings that to life inside two historic buildings, one a former criminal asylum and the other an old military hospital. You move from chilling artifacts to hands-on stations that make you think about how … Read more

Trondheim Kunstmuseum, often shortened to TKM, is the city’s main art museum and one of the best places to meet Norwegian art up close. With a calm atmosphere, strong regional roots, and a steady flow of contemporary exhibitions, it’s a rewarding stop whether you’re wandering the cathedral district or exploring the riverfront neighborhoods. I grew … Read more

Perched above the colorful wooden houses of Bakklandet, Kristiansten Fortress Museum is where Trondheim’s dramatic history meets one of the city’s best viewpoints. As a local, I’ve walked that hill in every season, from bright summer nights to sparkling winter days, and it never gets old. The white tower, the grassy ramparts, and the sweeping … Read more

Vitensenteret in Trondheim is the city’s interactive science center, a lively place where you do not just read about physics, biology, and technology, you touch it, build it, test it, and laugh when it does something unexpected. Set right in the historic center, it is one of my favorite recommendations for travelers who want a … Read more

Bergen wears its history on its sleeves. The city started as a trading hub between sea and mountains, and that mix still shapes what you will find inside its museums. From grand art collections around the city lake to tiny specialty museums hidden in Bryggen’s wooden lanes, Bergen is perfect for visitors who like their … Read more

The Hanseatic Museum in Bergen is one of the most atmospheric places to step into Norway’s trading past. Set by the UNESCO listed Bryggen wharf, the museum tells the story of the Hanseatic merchants who shaped Bergen for hundreds of years. Expect low ceilings, creaking floors, the smell of tarred timber, and rooms staged with … Read more