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The best wintertime experiences in Trondheim
A fabulous winter destination.
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Winter cruises on a traditional wooden boat
Trondheim By Boat
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.
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The Kjøpmannsgata Ung Kunst art hall
Kjøpmannsgata Ung Kunst
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.
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Concerts in the Nidaros Cathedral
Nidarosdomen
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.
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A traditional horse-drawn sleigh ride
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.
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Coffee and cake at Onkel Svanhild
Onkel Svanhild
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.
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Take the ski bus to Vassfjellet Mountain
Vassfjellet
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.
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A smorgasbord bonanza at Jossa Mat & Drikke
Jossa Mat & Drikke
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.
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Moskus – beer and live music
Moskus
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