Sor-Trondelag County Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Sør-Trøndelag offers visitors fantastic coastal and woodland scenery, with several national parks located nearby.

If you choose to holiday in Sør-Trøndelag, you can explore the breathtaking delights of the area’s natural beauty in the beautiful Dovrefjell-Sunndalsfjella National Park. Head inland to Røros and experience the famous mountain town, or alternatively, head towards the coast to experience the sea and life on the coast. Sør-Trøndelag is a large county that has plenty of activities, sights and magical, natural surroundings to enchant tourists from all parts of the world.

The area is steeped in history, and the fertile, rich landscape around Trondheimsfjorden was one of the main reasons why people chose to settle here thousands of years ago. Trondheim, or Nidaros as it was then known, was a crucial seat of power in the Viking Era. Nowadays, Trondheim remains the largest city in the county and more than half of the population lives in or around the city.

The landscape in this area is simply magical and there are several places of interest to visit when heading to Sør-Trøndelag. Røros Church is a sight famous from many postcards. The Pirbadet water park in Trondheim is well worth a visit, as is Nidaros Cathedral. There are also several museums on offer, such as the Ringve Museum, the Trøndelag Folk Museum and the Røros Museum. If travelling with children, make sure to visit the Vitensenteret science centre in Trondheim for hours and hours of scientific fun!

Sør-Trøndelag currently comprises 25 municipalities and spans almost 7,500 square miles. Of course, if you want to visit everything, you may need to book a long holiday indeed!

The nearest major airport is Værnes, situated in Nord-Trøndelag. Sør-Trøndelag has two smaller airports: Røros and Ørland. It might be easiest to find suitable flights to Værnes. From there, there are good connections around Europe, including from the UK.

Sør-Trøndelag allows you to experience most of what Norwegian nature has to offer, from coastal stretches to fjords, and from inland areas to magnificent mountain ranges. You can simply pick what you want to see, whether that is the great outdoors or one of Norway's largest cities.

Where to stay in Sor-Trondelag County

Trondheim featuring a city and a garden

Trondheim City Centre

4.5/5(17 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the museums and churches in Trondheim City Centre. You might want to make time for a stop at Olavshallen Concert Hall or NTNU Science Museum.

Trondheim City Centre
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Bakklandet

Bakklandet might not have many top sights, but Kristiansten Fortress and Old Town Bridge are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Bakklandet
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Lerkendal

While Lerkendal may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Lerkendal Stadium and Archbishop's Palace.

Lerkendal
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Brattøra

While visiting Brattøra, you might make a stop by sights like Pirbadet and Rockheim.

Brattøra
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Nedre Elvehavn

Though Nedre Elvehavn may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Olavshallen Concert Hall and Pirbadet.

Nedre Elvehavn
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Ranheim

When in Ranheim, you can plan a visit to Leangen Horseracing Track and Leangen Ishall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Ranheim
Radisson Blu Royal Garden Hotel

Radisson Blu Royal Garden Hotel

4 out of 5
Kjopmannsgata 73, Trondheim
The price is ₹9,827 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
₹9,827
₹11,006 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Trondheim. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,171 reviews)
"great breakfast"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Radisson Blu Royal Garden Hotel
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Quality Hotel Panorama

3.5 out of 5
Ivar Lykkes veg 1, Tiller, Trondheim
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹9,520 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
₹9,520
₹10,663 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Trondheim. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Popular attractions City Syd and Saupstad ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,036 reviews)
"Tolles, sauberes Hotel mit super Aussicht aus dem 14 Stock. Tolles Frühstück usw. Immer wieder gerne.............."

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2025

Quality Hotel Panorama
P-Hotels Brattøra

P-Hotels Brattøra

3.5 out of 5
Fosenkaia 7, Trondheim
The price is ₹7,127 per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
₹7,127
₹8,036 total
25 Jul - 26 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Trondheim. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a marina and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,701 reviews)
Good enough
"It was ok but don't expect fireworks."

Reviewed on 19 Jun 2025

P-Hotels Brattøra
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Trondheim Leilighetshotell

Trondheim Leilighetshotell

3.5 out of 5
Gardemoens gate 1, Trondheim
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Trondheim. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Leos' Lekeland and Lademoen Kirke ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (88 reviews)
"Very spacious and nicely appointed. Great for a family of 5!"

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2024

Trondheim Leilighetshotell
Bjørvika Apartments, Solsiden Area, Trondheim city center

Bjørvika Apartments, Solsiden Area, Trondheim city center

4 out of 5
Verftsgata 1, Trondheim
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Trondheim. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, Netflix and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Solsiden and Leiv Eiriksson Statue are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (230 reviews)
Average not good
"It was a nice accommodations clean and comfortable. Great location close to downtown and all the attractions. Lacked some of the amenities normally available. Bath soap, tissues, More towels for the kitchen or paper towels, only one dishwasher tab just as examples. The main issue was the temperature ..."

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025

Bjørvika Apartments, Solsiden Area, Trondheim city center
Ranheim Apartments AS

Ranheim Apartments AS

4 out of 5
Martin Barstads veg 3, Trondheim
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly apartment in Trondheim. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Hansbakkfjæra and Leangen Horseracing ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (99 reviews)
"very friendly and helpful. We were lacking towels when we got there and the area around the apartment could have been kept better (weeds etc)."

Reviewed on 3 Sep 2024

Ranheim Apartments AS
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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