This morning we installed a phone app called ‘VoiceMap’ and purchased a one hour long self-directed tour of Trondheim. The tour cost about $20 each, and was very impressive. It led us to a starting point, gave us walking directions, and the narrative was timed by GPS to our progress. Highly recommended for wherever you may be.
Trondheim has been the capital of Norway off and on for centuries. Founded in the 900s, it is considered the cultural and technical centre of Norway. Leif Eriksson, the famous Norwegian explorer and settler of Greenland, is said to have spent much time in Trondheim. The Cathedral in Trondheim is magnificent, and the river view of the pile-supported homes from the old bridge is beautiful.
The fortress on the hill was built to defend from raiding Swedish armies, and became to military base for the German Army in 1940. The anti-aircraft guns have since been removed!
We boarded a bus at noon for the first leg of our trip to Oslo. Construction on the rail tracks necessitates a five hour bus ride. Now we’re on the last hour and a half train journey from Favang into Oslo. Next – two nights in Oslo!
A few beautiful images of Trondheim from Rob Mee.
