Top Things to do in Central Norway
Top 10 Things to do Good for Kids in Central Norway, Central Norway
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. Trondheim Kayak
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5.0 based on 102 reviews
Trondheimkajakk.no welcomes you to take an amazing trip by kayak down the Nidelven river in Trondheim. This trip is recommended for everyone who wants to discover the secret beauty of Trondheim. It is hard to even describe how beautiful the landscapes that could be seen sailing down the river are. Specialities: tours, rental, Stand Up paddling courses, rental, tours, SUP-yoga. We are padling all year round!
2. Ringve Museum
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4.5 based on 209 reviews
Ringve Music Museum is a specialized museum dedicated to music and musical instruments. All year musical guides take you through music history with live demonstrations of historical instruments. Ringve is a country estate with buildings from four different centuries surrounded by Ringve Botanical Gardens.
Reviewed By E5683HKstephaniet
I found the Ringve music museum after I did the Lade trails and was considering my options over waffles at Sponhuset. It was about 15 mins or so walk and I managed to get there in time for one of their two guided tours of the day. I'm glad I made the choice to go there and arrive when I did, as the tour was fantastic. Our guide was very knowledgeable and engaging and he played a number of pieces for us on the various instruments in the rooms (rooms which you would otherwise not see without the tour). It was a guide to musical history in Norway, spanning centuries and covering many composers and musicians, and included a history of the museum itself. In the main building itself, there was a temporary exhibition which was quite interactive and the main exhibition held a number of beautiful instruments. It was a lovely and unexpected trip to Ringve and one which was absolutely worth it.
3. Sverresborg Trondelag Folk Museum
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4.5 based on 218 reviews
Open air museum with more than 80 buildings from Trondheim and the Trondelag area. Beautiful surroundings, and from the ruins of King Sverre's Castle you have a wonderful view over the city and the fjord. The impressive main exhibition Livsbilder, Images of Life, in the public building reflects childhood, youth, adulthood and age in the region during the past century. The rural section shows the development in Trondelag buidling styles from the fjord to the mountains, and how people lived in the 18th and 19th centuries in the different country areas.
Reviewed By Lisajfraser - Dover, United Kingdom
My friend and I had taken the Tram up to Lian and decided on a walk down to the Museum for a hot drink (toilet break) and back up again, it was just over an hour each way. We didn't visit the Museum but the staff in the cafe spoke English were very lovely. My friend and I chose a cake each wanting to split half each, he overheard this and cut them for us and put half on each plate. The cake was amazing and the cafe was very modern & comfortable. Maybe next time we will have chance to look round the museum.
4. Roros Church
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4.5 based on 246 reviews
‘Bergstadens Ziir’ – better known as Roros Church – was built during the copperwork’s golden age ‘in God’s honour and as an adornment to the town. The church, which was completed in 1784, does justice to its name with its majestic location high above the timber buildings. The Directorate for Cultural Heritage regards the church as one of the ten most profiled churches in Norway. It is one of the country’s largest churches with seating for 1,600 people. The church has been newly opened after 2 years of extensive renovation and has now been restored to its former glory.
Reviewed By Neil03091947 - Alesund, Norway
Yes, this was a very interesting Church, entry fee Nkr 50,00 and well worth the money. A large amount of history, and you can rent a guide.
5. Vitensenteret i Trondheim
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4.5 based on 149 reviews
Vitensenteret is a science center where visitors are encouraged to learn through interactive exhibitions. The center is open Monday to Sunday, and here you will find exciting activities, experiments and interactive installations for the whole family. During weekends and school holidays we have a varied program, and we also organize summer schools, science clubs, birthday parties and other events. While visiting us you can also experience Norway’s first and only 3D planetarium and 360 cinema. Join us for a spectacular journey through space or watch one of our fulldome films. Screenings are usually during the weekend or on special requests. Want to extend the fun? We also have a science store with exciting experiments and toys. Trondheim Science Store is open all days of the week, and you can drop by without a ticket to the center.
Reviewed By andersm321 - Drammen, Norway
Highly appreciated by both kids and adults. We had only two hours in the center (limited due to Covid-19) and time went by all too quickly. A must if you visit Trondheim with kids.
6. Slegghaugan
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4.5 based on 88 reviews
Slag is a by-product of copper smelting. Slegghaugan stand as large mountains that are a testament to the huge amount of activity that has taken place over 333 years. If you climb to the top of Slegghaugan, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Mining-Town. Very close to Slegghaugan is Sleggveien, also referred to as Pippi Street. An episode of Pippi Long Stocking was filmed here.
Reviewed By annasen2016 - Gothenburg, Sweden
Quite central hills with good views. We went here as a part of the guided city walk (recommended), and by ourselves. Scenic river close by. That is why the city was founded here and not closer to the mines - the water energy of the river is central to this mining city. At times, there is a theatre show, with real horses and more, on these slag hills. You can look at and hold in your hand the interesting leftover slag hill stones, but not move it. This is a Unesco world heritage site; the whole "circumference" around the actual mine is.
7. Bymarka
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4.5 based on 133 reviews
Reviewed By En0_1 - London, United Kingdom
If you want to be close to nature then this is the place to go, wonderful any time of the year wether you are walking or skiing (or even mushroom picking in the right season). A nice change from the hustle and bustle of the town centre and easily accessible by public transport from the town.
8. Bondens Marked
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4.5 based on 101 reviews
Flott gatemarked på Torvet i Trondheim, gjenntagende evenement, kortreist mat, attraksjon, utendørs, ingen inngang.
Reviewed By Lisajfraser - Dover, United Kingdom
So nice walking through looking at all the stalls, I wanted to buy everything from the homemade honey to local fish. If I was I local I would be here all the time! It was right next to the Christmas market too.
9. Old Town Bridge
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4.5 based on 1,298 reviews
Reviewed By Blyth2020 - Blyth, United Kingdom
Lovely photo opportunities from this bridge The difficulty with the photos in June 2020 are that paintwork is getting done. However, the decorator - seems to want to appear on everybody’s photo posing with a can of Monster energy drink for the 30 minutes I was there. Cross the bridge and on the corner on the left is a sensational coffee shop. Turn right and take photo opportunities at the quaint cafe next to the cycling repair shop Essential viewing when in Trondheim on way to Nidaros Cathedral - which is stunning in itself!!!!
10. Roros Museum Olav's Mine
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4.5 based on 134 reviews
Reviewed By C9373LXiand
The Olavsgruva lies 13 km East of Roros centre. The view changes slowly from green fields of grass to forests of dwarf birch, to heaths and moors of bracken , yellow reindeer lichen and heather. Suddenly we saw superstructures and buildings in wood, large areas of worthless ore and the parking and entrance to the Olavsgruva mine. The information we were given at the start of the tour was precise and honest, no elaborations, none of tragedy. The Olavsgruva was opened in the 17th century and was finally closed in 1972 so it is, in my opinion, a very relaxed way of discovering what a copper mine actually looks like. After the introduction "uptop" we walked down the path and sloping transport shaft which mine workers walked for more than 3 centuries. The temperature down here is 4 degrees. We had been advised to have good warm clothing and footwear, so we had our hiking boots on. There is adequate lighting and the pumps down here make sure that the path,though moist, is never directly wet. What do I remember of the mine itself ?The sharp blue of vitriol (copper stained water seeping down the walls), the veins of quartz, the dull colour of the copper ore are impressive backdrops. These 10 -15 metres high halls of roughly broken walls are as impressive as the Gothic cathedrals of the 12th century. I am deeply impressed with what these miners with their tools and ingenuity achieved in their constant search for the copper lode
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