Top Things to do in Trøndelag
What to do and see in Trøndelag, Central Norway: The Best Churches & Cathedrals
Discover the best top things to do in Trøndelag, Norway including Dolm Kirke, Bakke kirke, Trondheim, The Hiort Chapel, Haltdalen New Stave Church, Hospital Church, Roros Church, Ilen Kirke, Lademoen Kirke, Nidaros Cathedral, Church of Our Lady.
Restaurants in Trondelag
1. Dolm Kirke
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
A beautiful and idyllic seaside location on Dolmøy hosts the region’s only medieval building – Dolm church from the 13th century. Nearby is the Dolm rectory with the surrounding rectory gardens. Although some of the rectory was lost in a fire in 1963, a lot of it remains. Explore the historical ground at Dolm or simply enjoy a peaceful time under the old trees.
2. Bakke kirke, Trondheim
3. The Hiort Chapel
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
Director Peder Hiort died a rich man. He had no direct descendants. In his will he therefore decided that his fortune of 30,000 riksdaler should be the starting capital of a foundation with the aim of furthering arts and crafts, home industry, and other useful employment measures to improve the population’s industry and standard of living. The foundation he established in 1788 is still running. Peder Hiort built his own chapel by the church and lies embalmed in the cellar, together with his family, wearing his full mining uniform.
4. Haltdalen New Stave Church
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
The church is built to the same dimensions and in the same architectural style as the original from ca. 1170 that is now housed in Trondelag Folkemuseum. The stave church’s unbelievable acoustics and atmosphere offer the opportunity for musical, cultural and spiritual experiences
5. Hospital Church
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4.5 based on 6 reviews
Built in 1705. The earliest wooden octagonal church in Norway and Sweden. Next to Trondheim's Hospital (founded in 1277). Photo: Jorn Adde © Trondheim kommune
6. 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.
7. Ilen Kirke
8. Lademoen Kirke
9. Nidaros Cathedral
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4.5 based on 2,535 reviews
Reviewed By Kato122 - Cambridge, United Kingdom
This lovely cathedral was sensitively lit to enhance the architecture of the building. Lovely rose stained glass window, intricate carvings including the striking font. The dedicated chapels were worth a visit, such as that for the fallen in WWII with its beautiful golden alter tableau, and the beautifully carved birch alter created by the Sami in their traditional style was also an interesting feature. There was also what appeared to be a painting on wood that was of an Orthodox or Coptic depiction of Christ. The cathedral cafe is worth visiting as it affords good views of the front of the cathedral and offers an excellent range of light snacks and patisserie. We visited it twice. The toilets here are clean and good. The shop has some interesting items and books. The ticket includes a visit to the Archbishop’s Palace Museum, which is most interesting.
10. Church of Our Lady
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4.0 based on 132 reviews
The Church of Our Lady in Trondheim was celebrating its 800th anniversary in 2007 on the evidence that the church was mentioned for the first time in written sources dating from 1207. It was restored in 1739, but parts of the thick walls of the Church are obviously much older. The church is always open for prayers, meditation or just a place to spend time.
Reviewed By teleAK - Anchorage, United States
I visited the church inside during a Trondheim local festival that highlighted its historic places and culture. In the simple church interior I heard an amazing violin concert that held one mesmerized with the acoustics. The history dates far back and reflects Norways history.
