City in Trøndelag, Norway
Trondheim
Student and tech city with a cathedral, wooden warehouses along the river and relaxed cafés. Compact, bikeable and safe; expensive, and quiet in the dark winter months.
At a glance
- Safety5/5Very safeDetails
- Monthly budget$2,490–3,640Comfortable, one person · kr24,000–35,000Details
- Value for money31/100Better value than 30% of places we coverDetails
- Best time to goMay–SepWarmest: Jul, 20°CDetails
- Air quality5 µg/m³PM2.5 annual average (2021) · Meets the WHO guidelineDetails
- Internet157 MbpsFixed broadband, Norway medianDetails
- Tap waterYes, drinkableExcellent tap water; refill freely.Details
- LGBTQ+5/5Very welcomingDetails
- Solo travel4/5English: spoken almost everywhereDetails
- Doctor's visit$52–125Private clinic, without insuranceDetails
- Getting aroundAtB buses and the Gråkallbanen tramVery walkableDetails
- Cash or cardPractically cashlessPractically cashless; cards and Vipps work almost everywhere.Details
Where to stay in Trondheim
Areas visitors base themselves in.
| Area | Good for |
|---|---|
| Midtbyen (City Centre) | Cathedral, bars and shops on foot |
| Bakklandet | Wooden houses, cafés and the old town bridge; charming and central |
| Solsiden | Modern waterfront with restaurants and offices |
| Lade and Singsaker | Quiet residential areas; cheaper stays |
Apps that work in Trondheim
No ride-hailing apps work here; see the taxi note below.
- Maps: Google Maps
- Messaging: Messenger, WhatsApp
- Entur: National journey planner and train tickets
- Ruter: Oslo transit tickets
- Yr: Weather forecasts locals rely on
- Taxis: Taxis are metered and expensive; book by phone or a local taxi app. The center is walkable and cycle-friendly.
Cash, cards and tipping
What to carry and how to pay. Money in Norway.
- Practically cashless Practically cashless; cards and Vipps work almost everywhere. Some places refuse cash.
- Currency: Krone (NOK). US$1 ≈ kr9.62 on 03 Oct 2026.
- ATMs: ATMs are few; bank machines rarely add local fees. Decline dynamic currency conversion.
- Tipping: Service is included. Rounding up or up to 10% for great restaurant service is appreciated, not expected.
- Paying by phone: Apple Pay and Google Pay are widely accepted; Vipps needs a Norwegian bank account and BankID.
Before you go
Visa and entry
- Schengen member: non-EU visitors give fingerprints and a face photo to the Entry/Exit System (EES) on first entry.
- ETIAS pre-travel authorisation isn't required yet and has no confirmed start date; check the EU site before you fly.
- Svalbard is outside Schengen: if you need a Schengen visa, get a double-entry one to return to the mainland.
Emergency numbers
Police 112 · Ambulance 113 · Fire 110
Plugs
Type C, F · 230 V, 50 Hz. Do I need an adapter?
SIM and eSIM
Prepaid SIMs (kontantkort) need ID registration; foreigners register with a passport in store. EU roaming rules apply here too. eSIMs work for visitors.
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Sources
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