Fun facts about Trondheim
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Trondheim was originally named Nidaros, which means 'the outlet of the river Nid'.
Trondheim
Norway
Trondheim, historically Kaupangen, Nidaros, and Trondhjem, is a city and municipality in Trøndelag county, Norway. As of 1 January 2026, it had a population of 218,460. Trondheim is the third most populous municipality in Norway, and is the fourth largest urban area.
From the “Names and etymology” section
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Trondheim was Norway's capital until 1217.
Trondheim
Norway
Trondheim, historically Kaupangen, Nidaros, and Trondhjem, is a city and municipality in Trøndelag county, Norway. As of 1 January 2026, it had a population of 218,460. Trondheim is the third most populous municipality in Norway, and is the fourth largest urban area.
From the “History” section
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Photo: Trondheim Havn from Trondheim, Norway · CC BY-SA 2.0
Trondheim experiences 'white nights' during the height of summer, allowing for normal daytime activities at night.
Trondheim
Norway
Trondheim, historically Kaupangen, Nidaros, and Trondhjem, is a city and municipality in Trøndelag county, Norway. As of 1 January 2026, it had a population of 218,460. Trondheim is the third most populous municipality in Norway, and is the fourth largest urban area.
From the “Geography” section
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Photo: Trondheim Havn from Trondheim, Norway · CC BY-SA 2.0
The Nidaros Cathedral is the northernmost medieval cathedral in the world.
Trondheim
Norway
Trondheim, historically Kaupangen, Nidaros, and Trondhjem, is a city and municipality in Trøndelag county, Norway. As of 1 January 2026, it had a population of 218,460. Trondheim is the third most populous municipality in Norway, and is the fourth largest urban area.
From the “Cityscape and sites” section
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Photo: Trondheim Havn from Trondheim, Norway · CC BY-SA 2.0
Trondheim has Norway's third largest public art collection at the Trondheim Art Museum.
Trondheim
Norway
Trondheim, historically Kaupangen, Nidaros, and Trondhjem, is a city and municipality in Trøndelag county, Norway. As of 1 January 2026, it had a population of 218,460. Trondheim is the third most populous municipality in Norway, and is the fourth largest urban area.
From the “Culture” section
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Photo: Trondheim Havn from Trondheim, Norway · CC BY-SA 2.0