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Trondheim was - contrary to common belief - not so much a center for vikings but the religious center of northern Europe in the Middle Ages and a vital hub for North-Atlantic trade, thus giving the town plentiful of characteristic mansions and harbour houses. The inhabitants like to call their town the historical, the religious and the technology capital of Norway. The city celebrated its 1000-years anniversary as an official city in 1997. For centuries Trondheim was the northernmost trading city in European civilisation, giving it a special "edge-of-the-world" feeling. Its status as a mercantile town also resulted in a more open-hearted, international culture than many other Scandinavian cities at the time, which indeed it has protected. Eat
Trondheim has food spots to suit every taste. BudgetStudentersamfundet, Elgeseter gate 1. In the weird, wild, round, red house that houses the Interrail centre in summer and the student society otherwise. The café Edgar serve some decent grub for not too much money (The chocolate cake is big and cheap). The entrance is at the back of the building, and nearly unmarked. Go through the door and to the left. Lyche (entrance from the south) serves quite good dinner of the day for 49 NOK. All southbound buses stop at Studentersamfundet.Student canteens. The size of the university means there are 21 student canteens around, serving up pretty bad food at pretty good prices (48 NOK). Find the list here.Hot Dog. Any kiosk will offer pølse in a bun and/or lompe (a soft tortilla-like patty) with condiments, and it may appear to be a cheap meal, though making a habit of eating pølse is strongly discouraged. Kafé Knaillhardt, Innheredsveien 69c. Kafé Knaillhardt is part of the uffahus and serves vegetarian/vegan food during the week around 6pm for 25 kroner. 1001 Natt, Olav Tryggvasons gate. In the main thoroughfare through the centre, 1001 Natt is the main kebab-dealer in Trondheim.Sesam, Studentersamfundet. Just by the main entrance, Sesam makes the city's best burgers.Tavern, Trøndelag Folkemuseum. Hardly a bargain at normal times, this old 18th century-inn dishes up all-you-can-eat klubb (potato dumplings with bacon and brown cheese sauce) every Tuesday for well below NOK 100. Well worth it, for a taste of real Norwegian peasant cuisine. At least I like it... Be prepared to roll down the hills towards the city afterwards, this is filling food! (Bus 8 to Trøndelag Folkemuseum)Ramp, Strandveien, Reina. This totally laid-back, semi-organic offering in the squat area of Reina is a good places to while away the hours while watching totally exotic people doing their stuff. Great food at great prices. The letdown is the view of a train goods terminal, a German-built submarine bunker complex and that it is cool to the point of pretension; bring your tats and dreads. Any eastbound bus will take you to Strandveien stop.EGON Tårnet, Otto Nielsens vei 4, Tyholt. The rotating restaurant at the top of Radio Tower in Tyholt offers a pizza buffet for only NOK 105. It is every...
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Hotels in Trondheim
 | Clarion Collection Hotel Grand Olav  |
Score 8.75 from 10 reviews | | Kjøpmannsgata 48 |  |
| We have 106 large and comfortable rooms. All our rooms are non-smoking. Our rooms are ideal for both business and pleasure. ... more | | |
 | Britannia Hotel  |
Score 7.75 from 21 reviews | | Dronningens gate 5 | |
| Our modern conference rooms in tasteful surroundings create the perfect frame for national gatherings as well as smaller meetings. The course and conference centre Passagen Kurs & Konferansesenter offers 12 modern meeting rooms with a capacity of 1 to 420 people. The conference rooms have modern furnishing and are equipped with state-of-the-art audiovisual, light and air conditioning systems.
Right next to the conference centre you will find 1000 square metres of tastefully decorated public space with a coffee bar, refreshments, lounge suites, an open fireplace and access to the garden for smokers. ... more | | |
 | Clarion Collection Hotel Bakeriet |
Score 7.675 from 53 reviews | | Brattørgata 2 | |
| Included in the room rate, guests enjoy breakfast, coffee and waffles and an inclusive light evening meal in the café. ... more | | |
 | Best Western Chesterfield Hotel  |
Score 7.975 from 21 reviews | | Søndregate 26 | |
| Just like a small piece of England with its cosy atmosphere and outstanding personal service, this value-for-money hotel is located in downtown Trondheim.
From the Chesterfield Hotel you have easy access to shops, restaurants, museums and the concert hall.
The Chesterfield hotel benefits from it’s accessible location. The airport shuttle bus stops just outside the entrance, and the Central Station for trains and buses is located 150 metres from the hotel. The terminal for the Coastal Steamer (Hurtigruta) and local boats is within walking distance of the hotel.
After a day in town, retire to your cosy and comfortable room. When you awake, come and enjoy our much-loved breakfast, which is sure to set you up for the day ahead. ... more | | | | More hotels in Trondheim |
| The Peace City - Nobel Peace Center, Kon - Tiki and Holocaust Center |
3.5 hours |
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The most prestigious of the Nobel prizes - the Peace prize - is awarded in Oslo each year. Highlights of this tour include visits to the Nobel Peace Center - the annual host of the Nobel Peace Prize on the Aker Brygge waterfront. The presentation ceremony has been held in Oslo since 1901, when the first prize was awarded to the Swiss founder of the International Red Cross.
You will also visit the Oslo City Hall with a focus on Fridtjof Nansen and Alfred Nobel. Continue to the Holocaust Center and the Thor Heyerdahl Museum Kon-Tiki ,which is dedicated to the balsa raft which Norwegian explorer Heyerdahl used to sail from Peru to Polynesia in 1947.
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Galdhøpiggen
The Galdhøpiggen is with a hight of 2469m is the biggest mountain in Norway. It lies in the Jotunheimen mountains.
You can drive up to a hotel that lies on the foot of the mountain. After a good night sleep there, you can start climbing up early in the morning.
Firs you walk trough bushes and stone, what later on becomes only stone. After that the first slides of snow show up, but after some more climing that snow isn't so special anymore, because you wil be walking in a half a meter of snow the last and biggest part of the journey up.
When you are on the top, after a clim of 4 hours, and you're lucky, you can see as far as your eyes can go. It's breath taking. If your unlucky, you will be walking in rainclouds and will not notice the cliffs and evalanges you pass by.
It's a great climb and there is no need for special gear, else then a good pair of walking shoes and some warm clothing.
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With great views from the top of the bus, strategically placed stops and an interesting commentary, this truly is the best way to see the sights of Oslo. You can hop on and off as many times as you like aboard this open-top double-decker bus. There are 12 stops and the entire route takes approximately 90 minutes. The bus departs every 30 minutes from each stop. Tickets are valid for two days. Oslo, the oldest of the Scandinavian capitals, founded by Harald Hadrade in the 11th Century lies surrounded by mountains at the head of a 70 mile (100 kilometers) fjord. Visit Akershus Slott, or why not feel like a real Viking at the Viking Museum.
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| Full Day Grand Tour of Oslo |
7.5 hours |
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Enjoy seven and a half hours touring Oslo by boat and coach. Visit the fjord onboard a sailing ship where you will be served a buffet of prawns (shrimps) for lunch, before disembarking and joining your coach tour.
You will visit the Polarship Farm, the Kon-Tiki Raft, Maritime Museum, Norwegian Folk Museum, the Viking ships, Holmekollen Ski Jump and Museum as well as the Vigeland Sculpture Park!
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