I studied in Trondheim from 1994 to 1999 at the <a href="www.ntnu.no">Norwegian University for Science and Technology</A>, so I've got to know the city quite well.
It is one of the major cities in Norway, and always arguing with Bergen over which city is the best. I guess it all boils down to what you like: Rain or just periods of it.
The city was founded in 997 by Olav Trygvason. You can see his statue in the town square.
At his feet is a head. That is the head of Kvark the trell (the slave) who helped Olav find his rival Ladejarl. Olav had promissed a reward to whomever helped him find the rival, but Kvark also was the slave of that rival so instead of a reward, he was beheaded. The moral being that the master should be able to trust his slave.
- Pros:Lot of history
- Cons:You have to know where to look
- In a nutshell:City with a lot of history, but still modern
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The place is nice and clean. Membership is 100 NOK, something you'll saved when you've stayed for 4 nights in any hostel... more travel advice
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The Church interior looks beautiful, and the bike idea is excellent, nice to know about it!
Knerten: I'M NORWEGIAN, Oh but Sjalen is Swedish. Thanks for the comment.
Cool to have a Swede among the top 5 ranked for Trondheim. Nice tips!
Gode tips og billede du har i din Trondheim side!
Great page, but Egon's! NOK 85 for a baked potato with rømme and filthy tables...hm...
excellent!!!!! very good
Now I know why you included so many links! U of technology, e
Nice page and NICE City!!! :)
Lovely Page! I must g again!
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