A stroll around the Inner Circle

Trondheim is a city where Viking heritage and royal history converge at every corner. On this walking tour, you'll discover the inner center of Norway's third-largest city, following in the footsteps of kings and merchants as you explore historic wooden buildings, riverfront wharves, and sacred sites that reveal over 1,000 years of fascinating stories.

The tour begins at the statue of Olav Tryggvason, founder of Trondheim in 997 AD. You'll stroll down Munkegata past the impressive Stiftsgården, the largest wooden palace in Northern Europe and official royal residence since 1906. Your journey continues through charming narrow streets where you'll see elegant parks, medieval churches, and the historic waterfront district with its colorful warehouses dating back hundreds of years.

Along the way, you'll learn about Trondheim's devastating 1681 fire and subsequent Baroque reconstruction, discover the Old Town Bridge known as the gate of happiness, and catch glimpses of Kristiansten Fortress perched on the hillside. You'll explore the grounds of the Archbishop's Palace before reaching the magnificent Nidaros Cathedral, the northernmost Gothic cathedral in the world, built over the tomb of St. Olav. The tour ends at this sacred site that has drawn pilgrims for nearly a millennium.

During this 60-minute walking tour, you'll have a chance to:

• Visit Stiftsgården, the Royal Residence with over 100 rooms that has hosted Norwegian coronation festivities since 1840
• Discover the historic wharves along the Nidelven river, once used as defense barriers against invaders
• Learn about the pilgrim traditions centered around St. Olav that have drawn visitors from across Europe for centuries
• Explore the grounds of the Archbishop's Palace, one of Europe's best-preserved buildings of its kind
• See the Old Town Bridge connecting Midtown Trondheim with the charming Bakklandet neighborhood
• Admire the imposing Nidaros Cathedral, built between 1070 and 1300 on the tomb of Norway's patron saint
• View remnants of the city's Baroque redesign following the great fire of 1681
• Discover local legends and learn why Trondheim has been the coronation city for Norwegian royalty

This leisurely walk through Trondheim's historic center reveals the perfect blend of Viking legends, royal traditions, and everyday Norwegian life in a city that feels surprisingly intimate despite its size and importance.