Trondheim travel guide
Trondheim Tourism | Trondheim Guide
You're Going to Love Trondheim
With a population of 147,139, Trondheim is the largest city in Sør-Trøndelag, Norway by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Trondheim deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Trondheim
When to visit Trondheim
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Trondheim in July, when the average temperature is 55.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 62.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 23 °F, with an average temperature of 26.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 4.3″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Trondheim, with an average rainfall of 1.8″.
How to Get to Trondheim
Plane
When flying to Trondheim, you’ll arrive at Trondheim Vaernes (TRD), which is located 26 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Trondheim from the United States departs from New York and takes around 13h 40m.
Train
Located 0.7 km from the city center, Trondheim Central is the busiest station in Trondheim. Another popular train station is Trondheim Heimdal, located 9 km from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Trondheim is to pick up a car rental from Ålesund, which is about 239 km from Trondheim. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Hertz, among others, in Ålesund.
Airlines serving Trondheim
Where to stay in Trondheim
From 5-star hotels such as the Britannia Hotel to great affordable options like the Scandic Lerkendal, Trondheim offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $119 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $270 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Trondheim, with prices from $84 to $415 per night. Heimdal is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Trondheim are about 94% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Trondheim
Most booked hotels in Trondheim
Renting a car in Trondheim
Renting a car in Trondheim costs $100 per day, on average, or $200 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 14% cheaper than airport locations in Trondheim.
Expect to pay $8.06 per gallon in Trondheim (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $96.76 and $129.01. The most frequently booked car type in Trondheim is Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Skoda Fabia or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.