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Back in Trondheim on Boxing Day

December 27, 2009 by
Bryggen, Trondheim

Hurtigruten Norwegian Coastal Voyage: Stranded in Trondheim... but for Three Hours Only: Day 12: Trondheim - Kristiansund - Molde - Ålesund. At 6.30 a.m. the ship arrives into Trondheim where you are able to visit the 12th Century Nidaros Cathedral, Norway's largest medieval church. After a few hours in Trondheim the ship will depart Trondheim at 10:00 am and continue its journey, sailing out through the beautiful Trondheimsfjord, past the islands of Grip and Hitra with large herds of … [Read more...]

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Trondheim, a Viking town and Norway’s Coronation City

December 18, 2009 by
Trondheim Cathedral

Hurtigruten Norwegian Cruise - Trondheim Visit, Norway: DAY 3: Trondheim - Rørvik. Arrive Trondheim at 6.00 a.m. Trondheim, Norway's third largest city, founded by Olav Tryggvasson in 977 AD, has a strong academic flavour and can boast the country's oldest school, first official theatre and one of the first national newspapers.. (B, L, D) 06:00 - We arrive in Trondheim, Norway's second oldest city. This is a major stop and we're here till noon which is good news for … [Read more...]

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Trondheim – Norway's Coronation City

December 1, 2009 by

Norway's First Capital and a Pilgrimage Destination: We have a couple of hours in Trondheim, Norway's third largest city. Our ship is moored about 20 minutes walk out of town and a quick stride in the cold takes us to the central district. Lucky for us, most of Trondheim's sights are within easy walking distance of each other. Trondheim's main streets are laid out in a grid, so it's easy to walk up and down the streets to get a feel for the place. We enter the town centre from the north and … [Read more...]

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