Trøndelag district, Trøndelag, Norway

Places to visit near Trondheim

Trondheim is a city in Trøndelag district, Trøndelag, Norway, home to about 147,139 people. Within 50 km by road there are 205 places to visit — 43 forts & heritage, 27 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 27 hill stations & viewpoints and 30 churches. The must-see places are Olav Tryggvason (1 km), Stiftsgården (1 km) and Stiftsgårdsparken (1 km).

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Trondheim, Trøndelag
Trondheim, Trøndelag district, Trøndelag, Norway. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Trondheim at a glance

Location
Trøndelag district, Trøndelag, Norway
Population
about 147,139
Coordinates
63.4305° N, 10.3951° E
Places within 50 km
205 (61 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Trondheim

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Trondheim: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Trondheim, by type

Forts & heritage near Trondheim

47 forts & heritage within 100 km of Trondheim. The closest is Olavskirken (1 km); the best-known is Gamle Bybro (0 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Trondheim

44 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Trondheim. The closest is Kanalen (1 km); the best-known is Theisendammen (3 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Trondheim

35 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Trondheim. The closest is Iladalen Park (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Iladalen Park · viewpoint · Trøndelag · ~2 km · Must-see
  • Tyholttårnet · viewpoint · Trøndelag · ~3 km · Must-see
  • Go'dagen · viewpoint · Trøndelag · ~3 km · Must-see
  • Ladehammeren · viewpoint · Trøndelag · ~3 km · Must-see
  • Kjerringberget · viewpoint · Trøndelag · ~4 km · Must-see
  • Geitfjellet · viewpoint · Trøndelag · ~6 km · Must-see

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Churches near Trondheim

30 churches within 100 km of Trondheim. The closest is Vår Frue Kirke (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Trondheim

22 beaches & coast within 100 km of Trondheim. The closest is Ilabassenget (1 km); the best-known is Korsvika (4 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Trondheim

20 museums within 100 km of Trondheim. The closest is Stiftsgården (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Trondheim

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 5 km on the road.

  1. Start in Trondheim
  2. 1 km Stiftsgården · museum, Trøndelag
  3. 1 km Stiftsgårdsparken · park, Trøndelag
  4. 1 km Klemenskirken · church, Trøndelag
  5. 1 km Vår Frue Kirke · church, Trøndelag
  6. 1 km Trondheim Kunstmuseum Bispegata · museum, Trøndelag
  7. 0 km Back to Trondheim

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From travellers near Trondheim

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How to reach Trondheim

    All places near Trondheim by distance

    Within 15 km of Trondheim

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Byneset · beach · Trøndelag · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Jarlshola · cave · Trøndelag · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Vassfjellet · viewpoint · Trøndelag · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Tautra · river spot · Trøndelag · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Storvatnet · lake · Trøndelag · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Steinvikholm Castle · fort · Trøndelag · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Orkdalsfjorden · beach · Trøndelag · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Botn · lake · Trøndelag · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Forbordsfjellet · viewpoint · Trøndelag · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Malmsjøen · lake · Trøndelag · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Selbusjøen · lake · Trøndelag · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Fættenfjorden · beach · Trøndelag · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Benna · lake · Trøndelag · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Øyangsvatnet · lake · Trøndelag · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Hammervatnet · lake · Trøndelag · ~46 km · Must-see
    • Sørfjorden · beach · Trøndelag · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Samsjøen · lake · Trøndelag · ~50 km · Must-see
    • Sønningen · lake · Trøndelag · ~50 km · Must-see
    • Byavatnet · lake · Trøndelag · ~50 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Trondheim by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4347Olavskirken (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2744Kanalen (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2735Iladalen Park (2 km)
    Churches3030Vår Frue Kirke (1 km)
    Beaches & coast1722Ilabassenget (1 km)
    Other attractions1820Torvet (1 km)
    Museums1720Stiftsgården (1 km)
    Parks1616Stiftsgårdsparken (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves312Brattøra (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens46Ringve Botanical Garden (4 km)
    Waterfalls22Fossen (2 km)
    Caves11Jarlshola (23 km)

    Trondheim: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Trondheim?

    Olav Tryggvason (attraction, about 1 km), Stiftsgården (museum, about 1 km), Stiftsgårdsparken (park, about 1 km), Vår Frue Kirke (church, about 1 km), Klemenskirken (church, about 1 km), Trondheim Kunstmuseum Bispegata (museum, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Trondheim?

    205 places on Spotwander: 43 forts & heritage, 27 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 30 churches, 17 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest fort to Trondheim?

    Olavskirken, about 1 km by road; Gamle Bybro (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Trondheim?

    Kanalen, about 1 km by road; Theisendammen (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Trondheim?

    Iladalen Park, about 2 km by road; Steinberget (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Trondheim?

    Start in Trondheim, visit Stiftsgården, then Stiftsgårdsparken, then Klemenskirken, then Vår Frue Kirke, then Trondheim Kunstmuseum Bispegata, and drive back — about 5 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Trondheim?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Trondheim

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Trondheim’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Trondheim on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.