Trondheim Travel and Things to Do Guide

Trondheim - the perfect city for larger conferences & events with everything in walking distance. Trondheim is Norway´s third largest city located in central Norway with great connections from national and international airports.

Trondheim is cooking up some new flavours – literally and figuratively. With many destinations being overrun, demand for hidden treasures and unusual places is on the rise. Trondheim and its surrounding region benefit from that – but it’s not all just a coincidence. In 2019, two Trondheim restaurants were awarded Michelin Stars. At the the Michelin Guide Nordic Countries 2020 Event in Trondheim, Britannia Hotel’s newly opened signature restaurant Speilsalen (“Hall of Mirrors”) and Chef Christopher Davidsen did Trondheim proud once again by securing yet another star. Considerable press interest in these accolades has significantly raised Trondheim’s national and international profile. The city now has a strong culinary voice, thanks to Davidsen and sustainability trailblazers such as Heidi Bjerkan, owner and Chef at Michelin Star restaurant Credo. Heidi also received the first Michelin Nordic Guide Sustainability Award for her close cooperation with local farms, and her sustainable handling of raw materials and unused resources.

While nature is still a major driving force for tourism in Trondheim, with its nearby fjords and mountains, the food segment has started to blossom, attracting new visitors. Trondheim has also recently been recognised as European Region of Gastronomy 2022, with a primary focus on stimulating creativity and gastronomic innovation, developing sustainable tourism, educating and recruiting the younger generation, and supporting local economies. As these developments are relatively new, we expect to see a positive impact on tourism within the next year.


However, the word “flavours” does not end with food. The Trondheim flavours also include a fusion of rich Viking history, technology & research, sustainability initiatives, beautiful fjords and mountain ranges, and a buzzing student body due to the university (NTNU), Norway’s largest. The slogan “Home of Nordic Flavours” has attracted locals and regional businesses who would all like to develop a strong identity. The combination of these special characteristics and positive developments have led to a new class of tourism.


A shining example for the development of the region is the re-opening of the historical Britannia hotel – now Five Stars. This luxury hotel has been refurbished with supreme detail in both design and service, distinguishing itself through its rich history and classy vibe. The Britannia Hotel has become part of “The Leading Hotels of The World”, an exclusive organisation representing the most prestigious hotels in the world.


A crucial thing to know about Trondheim’s business scene is that it is very diverse. More than ten large business sectors keep the region economically stable: a crisis in one industry won’t affect the overall performance of the region because it does not rely on one sector.
Another essential factor is contributing to the present market as well as developments in the near future. Trondheim is a tech region: with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) and the international private research institution SINTEF, two world-class technology-oriented organisations are located in the city. This is one of the reasons for Trondheim’s vibrant tech start-up scene.

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www.visittrondheim.no/meetings