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Sverresborg Trøndelag Folkemuseum
MUSEUM, ARCHITECTURE
10am-5pm mid-May-Aug, 11am-3pm Mon-Fri, noon-4pm Sat & Sun rest of year)
West of the centre, this folk museum is one of the best of its kind in Norway. The indoor
exhibition, Livsbilder (Images of Life), displays artefacts in use over the last 150 years -
from clothing to school supplies to bicycles - and has a short multimedia presentation. The
rest of the museum, with over 60 period buildings, is open-air, adjoining the ruins of King
Sverre's castle and giving fine hilltop views of the city.
Houses, the post office, the dentist and other shops splay around the central market
square in the urban section. There are farm buildings from rural Trøndelag, the tiny 12th-
century Haltdalen stave church and a couple of small museums devoted to telecommunica-
tions (some great old phones) and skiing (with elaborately carved wooden skis).
There are guided tours in Norwegian and English four times daily. Take bus 8 (direction
Stavset) from Dronningens gate.
Munkholmen
ISLAND
During Trondheim's early years, the islet of Munkholmen (Monks' Island), 2km offshore,
was the town execution ground. Over the centuries it has been the site of a Benedictine
monastery, a prison, a fort and, finally, a customs house. Today, it's a popular picnic venue
round trip adult/child Nkr80/40)
leave at least hourly between 10am and 4pm or 6pm from
beside the Ravnkloa Fish Market.
COMBINATION TICKET
If you're planning to visit all three sights within the
Nidaros Cathedral
complex, it's worth-
while purchasing a combined ticket (adult/child/family Nkr140/60/340) that gives ac-
cess to the cathedral, Archbishop's Palace museum and the crown jewels.
Historic Buildings & Neighbourhoods
