Top Things to do in Central Norway
10 Historic Sites in Central Norway That You Shouldn't Miss
The central Norwegian area of Trondelag has its ideological capital in Trondheim, founded by Viking king Olaf Tryggvason in the 10th century and the seat of Norway's power until the 13th. Today, it's still the country's third-largest city, a university town with a rich culture. Trondelag's western offshore islands of Hitra and Froya are popular for outdoor adventures like camping, hiking, biking, snorkeling and scuba diving. They are also one of the world's best spots for deep sea fishing.
Restaurants in Central Norway
1. Osen Bygdetun
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Historical Village, Vingsand Complete farm with buildings from the 19th century.
2. Jewish Museum Trondheim
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4.5 based on 32 reviews
The museum presents the history of Jews in Trondheim, their daily life, religious ceremonies and culture.
3. Hegra Festning
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4.5 based on 47 reviews
Hegra Fortress was finished in 1910, an was build as a result of the end of Norways union with Sweden in 1905. The fortress was intended to stop a swedish invasion through the walley of Stjørdal. The fortress is most known for its effort during the german invasion in Norway in spring 1940. Major Holtermann and his men held the fortress without surrending for 25 days, until the southern parts of Norway capitulated. Today the fortress is open during the summer season, with a museum and a restaurant, and it is possible to wander around the whole fortress and the beautiful surroundings.
4. Falstadsenteret
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4.5 based on 15 reviews
The building from 1921 was originally a school home for “difficult” boys. During World War 2 the nazis seized the property as a prison camp. The SS Strafgefangenenlager Falstad was the only camp in Norway directly under SS commando. More than 4.200 people from 15 nations were imprisonated here during the war, and around 200 were executed in the Falstad forest close by. Today Falstad is a war memorial, a human rights centre and a education and research centre. There are several exhibitions open for the audience, and we also offer hotel and conference service.
5. Helleristninger Evenhus
6. Kristiansten Fortress
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4.0 based on 519 reviews
Kristiansten Fortress is an important part of the City of Trondheim's identity, and an area with excellent environmental qualities. Kristiansten Fortress is often used for various cultural events and the city's inhabitants use the area for recreational purposes. On the night of 19 April 1681, Trondheim experienced the biggest and most destructive of many town fires. Afterwards, King Christian V asked Major General Jean Caspar de Cicignon and his chief of staff Quartermaster General Anthony Coucheron to prepare a new plan for the city and its fortification. A completely new network of streets was built, with wide streets in accordance with the Baroque ideal and fortifications around the city centre. The result was a fortress town based on the Continental model, surrounded by fortified ramparts to the south and west, and with two tower fortresses – Munkholmen out on the fjord to the north of the city and Kristiansten, on a hill above the city . Kristiansten was completed in 1684.
Reviewed By Nesher2010 - Tel Aviv, Israel
The fortress stands on the hill not far from city centre. To get there some steep streets "climbing" is needed. There is a free and unique bicycle/scooter lift which takes the rider some streets up. The fortress is full of cannons in their positions, and the tower accommodates a museum on its floors. A memorial place to Norwegian Resistance fighters shot by the Nazis in WWII is inside the fortress. There are explanations in Norwegian and English. A good view to the city and the toilets are free as well.
7. Helleristninger/Gravhaug pa Strand
8. Austrattborgen
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4.0 based on 16 reviews
9. Hyttklokka
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4.0 based on 39 reviews
Hyttklokka is positioned at the top of Morkstugata, in proximity to Malmplassen. Hyttklokka was used to notify workers at the smelthytta(smelter hut) when work started and finished. The bell was probably also used as an alarm, to warn of fires, for example. If you take a photo of Hyttklokka with the church in the background, you will have captured the classic Roros setting.
10. Frostatinget
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