Bakklandet Tours and Tickets

Discover Trondheim’s rich history and vibrant culture with this self-guided walking tour through Norway's historical and religious heart. Starting at Brattøra, you'll stroll along the Nidelva River, passing landmarks like Rockheim, Munkholmen Island, and the world’s northernmost cathedral, Nidaros Cathedral. As you explore, you’ll uncover stories of Viking battles, Swedish rule, and royal intrigue. Highlights include Trondheim Torg, the Old Town Bridge, and the scenic Kristiansten Fortress, offering panoramic city views. This hour-long tour not only immerses you in over 1,000 years of history but also provides optional opportunities to relax, shop, and meet the friendly locals of Trondheim. Bring your camera and a smile—this is a walk you won’t forget!

The tour starts in front of Pirbadet. It continues to a modern part of the city called Solsiden where many locals spend their free time enjoying themselves outside the cafés and restaurants. We proceed along the river Nid and the colorful warehouses. After that we head to one of the oldest areas of ​​the town – Bakklandet – which has managed to preserve its charming wooden architecture. In Bakklandet is where you also find the world's only bicycle lift. We leave Bakklandet behind crossing over the famous old town bridge with "The Portal of Happiness". Then we arrive at Nidaros Cathedral, Norway's national monument. Nidaros Cathedral is built over the tomb of St. Olav, Norway's patron saint. We carry on to the Market Square (Torget). Here, the Viking King Olav Tryggvason, the city's founder, is enthroned above the vibrant square in the shape of a statue. Our next stop is Stiftsgården, the royal residence, and passing Britannia Hotel before heading back to the harbour.

With this combination of coach and walk, we will enjoy the third largest city in Norway from different perspectives. We will start our adventure with a 2-hour city tour by coach from Pirbadet, near the the cruise terminal. We will head to Solsiden, a charming and vibrant district and pass by the colorful boat and warehouses along the river Nid. Hotel Britannia and the royal residence Stiftsgården also a must-see on this tour. We'll make a photo stop at the Sverresli viewpoint with a wonderful view of whole Trondheim. From here we'll head to Kristiansten fortress, where we'll make another photo stop. The walking part of the tour will start at Nidarosdomen, the beautiful, northern-most cathedral in Scandinavia and the best-preserved Gothic building in Northern Europe. We will enjoy Bakklandet with the small colourful houses, we cross the Old Town Bridge and have a look at the bicycle lift, the unique one in the world. All this followed by interesting and amusing stories of our guides.