Norway 2007-Post #2 “A Day in Trondheim!”

Knowing we would need some downtime to adjust to the 6 hour timezone difference, we allocated Monday to be a free day!

Elaine and I said “see you later” to my workmates and heading out to explore Trondheim. The city was founded in 997 as a trading post, and it served as the capital of Norway during the Viking Age until 1217.

the Radisson Blu Royal Garden Hotel atrium overlooking the Nidelva River

Trondheim is located on far enough North that, in November, sunrise is typically around 9AM and sunset is around 3PM. However, due to the surrounding hills, the sun really only appears above the hilltops for about 4 hours! It was a bit nippy as we headed out but it did warm up a little around Noon!

Heading towards the city centre on Kongens gate
King Olav Tryggvason sculpture in the main square
Stiftsgården Royal Summer House
The view down Monkegata toward the harbour
At the foot of Monkegata, Den Siste Viking, the Last Viking statue
Fresh lobster at the harbour
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Gamle Bybro bridge over the Nidelva
Colourful warehouses line the Nidelva
the ‘must have’ photo in Trondheim
Elaine making new friends at the local university coffee bar!
the Den Gode Nabo pub by the bridge
Nidoros Domkirke …
… the 11th Century cathedral
Enjoying delightful dinner at an Italian restaurant, Frati on Kongens gate!

We had a wonderful day exploring Trondheim. Tomorrow is a work day and I’ll be spending my time at St Olav’s Hospital with our customer.