Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Activities
The free map,
Friluftsliv i Trondheimsregionen
(Outdoor Life in the Trondheim Region;
text in Norwegian), available at the tourist office, shows nearby outdoor recreation areas
and walking trails.
Hike and Bike
(
www.hikebike.no
) has a host of suggestions for walks
and rides in and around Trondheim and the whole of Trøndelag, complete with online
maps.
Hiking
Two easy strolls within town are the steep but short ascent through the traffic-free lanes
of Bakklandet to Kristiansten Fort and the riverbank footpaths beside the Nidelva between
Bakke Bru and Gangbrua bridges.
West of town spreads the Bymarka, a gorgeous green woodland area laced with wil-
derness footpaths and ski trails. Take the Gråkallbanen tram, in itself a lovely scenic ride
through the leafy suburbs, from the St Olavsgata stop to
Lian
. There you can enjoy excel-
lent views over the city and a good swimming lake,
Lianvannet
.
To the east of Trondheim,
Ladestien
(The Lade Trail) follows the shoreline of the Lade
peninsula, beginning only 1km from the town centre.
Skiing
The Vassfjellet mountains, south of town, offer both downhill and cross-country skiing.
In season, a daily ski bus runs directly from Munkegata to the Vassfjellet Skisenter, only
8kmbeyondthecitylimits.TheBymarkaalsooffersgoodcross-countryskiing,asdoesthe
Trondheim Skisenter Granåsen, where the brave or foolhardy can launch themselves from
the world's largest plastic-surfaced ski jump.
Boat Trips
Tripps
Offline map
( 950 82 144;
www.trippsbatservice.no
;
adult/child Nkr150/60;
Tue-Sun Jul-mid-Aug)
runs a 1½-hour cruise along the estuary of the River Nid and
out into the fjord, sailing at noon and 2.30pm from July to mid- August. Departures are
from beside the Ravnkloa Fish Market and you buy your ticket on the boat.
