A fabulous winter destination.
A great way to see Trondheim and if you’re a large group it’s even more affordable. The clinker-built boats, which take up to twelve passengers, offer an unforgettable voyage through the breathtaking wintry fjord landscape while you sit comfortably ensconced in blankets with a steaming cup of hot cocoa or coffee in your hands. English- and Norwegian-speaking guides are available, and you can choose the route yourself. You can even combine it with a traditional yuletide dinner.
Kjøpmannsgata Ung Kunst (K-U-K), an art hall focused on up-and-coming young artists, is described by its enterprising founder, artist Kjell Erik Killi-Olsen, as a gift to Trondheim. Mr. Killi-Olsen bought the lot in 2017 and opened the art hall four years later. In addition to art in all sizes and shapes, the art hall also boasts a wonderful restaurant called Gubalari.
It’s not every day you can attend a concert in the northernmost Gothic cathedral in the world! During the last few months of the year, there’s one concert after another – everything from Bach’s Juloratorium to Christmas songs to organ music. What could be better than listening to heavenly music while casting your eyes toward the vaulted Medieval dome? Absolutely mesmerizing.
Is there anything more magical than boarding a horse-drawn sleigh with the whole family (or a few good friends) and alighting past a wintry landscape full of quaint cedar cottages and thickets of snow-laden pine trees? You can easily book a one-hour tour for up to 15 people (with two sleds) by contacting Torstein Opheim at torstein.opheim@wemail.no.
Is there anything better than a Bohemian bakery and café that successfully walks the thin line between innovation and tradition? Since it opened, Onkel Svanhild, which offers delicious sandwiches and desserts in a laid-back environment, has become a trendy gathering place in Trondheim.
The oh-so-practical ski bus makes the 40-minute journey from downtown Trondheim to Vassfjellet Mountain, where you can strap on a pair of skis or a snowboard and try your luck on the resort’s twelve runs. After a hard day’s work on the mountain, head back to the comfort of the city and chart a course for one of the numerous bars and restaurants.
The more homely cousin of the upscale Michelin restaurant Credo offers a varied menu with a relaxed, industrial vibe. The lunch menu is limited to simple dishes like crab rolls and hot dogs while dinner features mussels in a habanero emulsion and duck drumsticks. By all means, don’t miss their smorgasbord bonanza on Saturdays.
A small intimate dive bar with live music where you can spend an evening enjoying a few beers in pleasant company. While they don’t host concerts every night, when they do, the performers are usually first-rate, and it’s well worth the price of admission. If you’re looking for a welcoming and intimate bar, this is just the place.
Text by Daniel Björk