Top 10 Trondheim Shore Excursions
The northern city of Trondheim is the third largest in Norway as well as been the second oldest city in the country but despite that, is somewhere that goes under the radar.
In many ways it links the fjords in the south with the small arctic towns in the north and that gives the city a unique look and feel which makes it great for exploring but thanks to a town centre cruise terminal, you only need a few hours to do that.
Trondheim is therefore ideal for heading out on excursion as you can explore the area around the city and still see the best of what it has to offer.
But just what are the top 10 Trondheim shore excursions? That is just what I answer in this list, which is based on my experience of visiting the port on a cruise holiday and the research I did before visiting there.
Shore Excursions In Trondheim
Best of Trondheim Tour
If you have a long day in port and want to truly experience the best that Trondheim has to offer, a best of Trondheim tour is the option for you.
These take in most of the aspects of this list and whilst there are a few different versions, most will head to the Lokken Mine, drive through the fertile farming lands near Melhus and visit the port town of Orkanger.
Once back in the city, you will get a guided tour of Trondheim and often visit the beautiful Nidaros Cathedral.
Open Air Folk Museum Visit
These tours will take you to Sverresborg, where there is an open-air museum that keep alive a traditional medieval village that allows you to see how Norwegian historically lived, worked and in many ways survived in the harsh conditions of Norway.
As you walk around the historically accurate buildings, you can see how locals prepared and cooked meals, farmed and went around their day-to-day lives in the 16th century.
You will be accompanied by a guide for the tour so not only will you get a great insight into things, but you will have any questions you have answered for what is both an interesting and informative few hours.
Trondheim Tram Ride
Something you soon notice when visiting the city is that it has an historic tramway, with the Grakall line traversing around 5 miles around and through the city.
It takes you past many of the city’s historic buildings and to the beautiful Bymarka, a large park with a beautiful lake and lots of hiking opportunities.
Along the way, there is also a tram museum you can visit before heading back into the city centre.
Lokken Mine Visit
Formerly a pyrite mine located in Trondelag, around an hour to the south-west of Trondheim, the mine operated between 1654 and 1987.
Long since closed, it has been converted into a museum, where you can not only see the mining town around the museum to see how the miners lived but you can also head down into the mine itself.
Joined by a guide, you will gain an understanding of what life was like underground throughout the mines history, which was both dangerous yet often heroic.
Traditional Norwegian Farm Experience
The land around the city of Trondheim is especially fertile so it is no surprise that farming as been a huge part of the community for centuries.
Over the decades things have changed but some are still keeping alive the traditional ways and that is what you experience in this excursion.
You are first greeted upon your arrival by a host in traditional Norwegian dress before you set off on a tour of the farm.
Best of all, the tour ends with the chance to try some local food and drink including cheeses and preserves for a tour that offers a mix of cultural immersion, learning history and the chance to take in the natural beauty of the region.
Bymarka Hike
If you love heading out into the great outdoors, this is the tour for you as the beautiful Bymarka offers the chance to the experience over 517 miles of hiking trails in the huge forest park in the south-west of the city.
These tours will take you on a guided hike taking around 1.5 to 2 hours where you will walk through forestland, open landscapes and past small lakes before reaching the summit of Grakhallen Hill, which sits around 1,700 feet above sea level and offers incredible views of the Trondheim fjord below you.
On a clear day, you can even see the mountains that are the Swedish and Norwegian border before you set off aback to your bus and head back into the city.
Walking Tour
Trondheim is an easy city to explore on foot as it is relatively compact, relatively flat and has lots of friendly locals to help if you lose your way but one thing walking around the city on your own doesn’t give you, is a local insight into what you are seeing as you walk around.
An easy way to change that is to head out on a walking tour, where a local guide takes you all of impressive sights of the city, from its colourful wooden houses to the cathedral and from its fish market to its tramway and lots more besides.
They’ll share stores along the way of what life is like in the city and answer any question you have about Trondheim, so if you really want to know about the city, this is a relatively low-cost way to gain that knowledge in a fun and interactive way.
Panoramic Bus Tour
If the weather is set to be not great for your visit, this is Norway after all or if you have mobility issues but still want to see everything that Trondheim has to offer, a simple solution is to head out on a bus tour of the city.
From the comfort of your coach, you will drive past the cities highlights whilst gaining an understanding of the city from your tour guide.
RIB Ride
Not too surprising as a cruise port, but the city of Trondheim is surrounded by water, and the majority of its historical sights are within easy viewing of the waterside.
That allows for visitors to take a unique tour of Trondheim onboard a fast yet nimble Rigid Inflatable Boat, or RIB for short, which not only allows you to see the great views of the city but you can also head into the open Trondheimsfjord.
Here, you gentil tour of the city turns into a thrilling ride to the historic island of Munkholmen, a walled island that has been home to a monastery, a fortress, a prison and a anti-aircraft gun station.
Kayak Tour
The waters around Trondheim are sheltered and the river Nidelva runs right through the centre of the city, so not only is Trondheim easy to explore on water, but it is one of the best ways to do just that.
Amongst the most popular options to do just that is onboard a kayak and thankfully this is something that can be easily organised in advance as apart of a shore excursion.
Trondheim Shorex
If you are heading to Trondheim and want to experience the best of what is on offer in the Norwegian port, this is the list for you as we take you through the top 10 Trondheim shorex opportunities for those looking to take ashore excursion in Trondheim.
