Drive it Yourself: Oslo to Trondheim on the E6
Take the major highway E6 between Oslo and Trondheim.
The Hidden North
North European travel guide
Population 202,000 / 63.2 degrees north
Trondheim, Norway
Trondheim is Norway’s third-largest city and today one of the most important university towns in the country. However, Trondheim is the original capital of Norway and therefore an important historic centre.
Fun Facts About Trondheim
Latitude: 63.2 degrees north
Population: 202,000
Hottest month: July
Coldest month: January
Wettest month: July
Windiest month: January
Annual precipitation: 575mm
Trondheim Municipality
In this Travel Guide...
Things to See & Do
Here’s an overview of some of the best things to see and do in Trondheim
Archbishops Residence
The Archbishops Residence is an important historic museum containing original pieces from Nidaros Cathedral as well as finds from excavation sites.
Sverresborg
Sverresborg is a historic fortification from the 12th century that has been converted into an open-air museum.
NTNU Museum
The NTNU Museum contains finds from excavations all over Trondheim city centre.
Trondheim Guides
Find guides to Trondheim on our online store.
Hikes, Day Trips & Experiences
Looking to go for a hike or take part in a unique experience? Here are our recommendations!
Please note – the links provided are affiliate links. I only recommend experiences that I have researched and/or tested and focus on providing unique, local things to do!
Pilgrims Route
It is possible to follow the Pilgrims route from Oslo all the way to Trondheim. It’s only 640km (400 miles)!
Falstad Centre
Located just outside of Trondheim, the Falstad Centre is one of the surviving concentration camps from World War II.
Stiklestad
Stiklestad is a couple hours north of Trondheim but worth visiting. It is the site where Olav fell in battle in 1030 and later became a saint.
Road-Trips
Follow my road-trip guides for scenic trips around Trondheim
Trondheim to Namsos on the E6
Follow this drive north from Trondheim towards Namsos.
Mo i Rana to Trondheim on the E6
Follow this drive south from Mo i Rana on the Arctic circle all the way down to Trondheim
Oslo to Trondheim on the E6
The stretch of E6 from Oslo to Trondheim is one of the major highways in Norway.
Self-Guided Walks
Highlights of Trondheim Self-Guided Walk
This walk is designed for passengers from the coastal ferry and includes all the big attractions in Trondheim.
Trondheim on YouTube
Watch my YouTube videos featuring Trondheim
Mo i Rana to Trondheim on the E6
Follow the drive from Mo i Rana to Trondheim on the E6
Uniquely Trondheim
Here are some things that you must do and try in Trondheim
Nidaros Cathedral
Nidaros Cathedral is one of the most important historic buildings in Norway and is truly unique to Trondheim.
History of Trondheim
Trondheim was founded in 997 as a trading post and served as the capital of Norway throughout the Viking Age. It was also the centre of Christianity in Norway.
You can read more about Trondheim’s history on our dedicated page below.
Trondheim Today
Trondheim is home to NTNU, one of the leading universities in Norway.
St. Olav’s University Hospital is the regional hostpial for Central Norway and cooperates closely with NTNU.
Travel Information
Getting Here
Fly: Trondheim has a major international airport.
Drive: Trondheim is located on the E6 highway running along the entirety of Norway.
Train: Trondheim has a train station and is the ending point for the Dovre Line from Oslo and the beginning point for the Nordland Line to Bodo. Trains also connect Trondheim with Roros in the east.
Ferry: Trondheim is a port of call for the coastal ferry, with both the northbound and southbound ships stopping in the morning.
Getting Around
Trondheim is very walkable, but it does have a public bus network operated by AtB.
Shops
Places to Eat
Cafes & Bakeries
Quick Bites
Ravnkloa Fish Market has a cafe and takeaway options, or you can sit down for proper meals.
Reasonable Restaurants
High End & Unique Eats
Bakklandet Skydsstasjon is the best place for Norwegian dishes. The building is an 18th century coaching inn.
Havfruen is an upmarket seafood restaurant.
Places to Stay
Camping
Flakk Camping is by the Trondheimfjord about 10km outside of Trondheim.
Cabins & B&Bs
Pensjonat Jarlen is a guesthouse that caters to those travelling on a budget.
Chains & Mid-Range
The Radisson Blu Royal Garden is located in an excellent spot by the Nidelva River. Click here to view rates & book
Scandic has many options here – I have stayed at Scandic Solsiden which is far from Nidaros but in a perfect spot if you want to venture out to Trondheim’s hip eateries.
Click here to view rates & book
There are also many Thon hotels – I’ve stayed at the Thon Hotel Trondheim which is budget friendly but in a great spot.
High End & Unique Properties
Britannia is the hotel in Trondheim. Rooms start at around 3000 NOK a night, but the quality of the hotel warrants it.
Sunrise/Sunset & Weather Averages
January
Sunrise: 9:38am
Sunset: 3:17pm
Average Temperature: -1.3C (29.7F)
February
Sunrise: 8:11am
Sunset: 4:54pm
Average Temperature: -1.1C (30F)
March
Sunrise: 6:37am
Sunset: 6:18pm
Average Temperature: 0.7C (33.3F)
April
Sunrise: 5:51am
Sunset: 8:48pm
Average Temperature: 4.8C (40.6F)
May
Sunrise: 4:12am
Sunset: 10:19pm
Average Temperature: 9.1C (48.4F)
June
Sunrise: 3:04am
Sunset: 11:34pm
Average Temperature: 12.1C (53.8F)
July
Sunrise: 3:41am
Sunset: 11:05pm
Average Temperature: 15C (59F)
August
Sunrise: 5:12am
Sunset: 9:30pm
Average Temperature: 14.2C (57.6F)
September
Sunrise: 6:41am
Sunset: 7:44pm
Average Temperature: 10.6C (51.1F)
October
Sunrise: 8:05am
Sunset: 6pm
Average Temperature: 5.9C (42.6F)
November
Sunrise: 8:39am
Sunset: 3:25pm
Average Temperature: 2C (35.6F)
December
Sunrise: 9:55am
Sunset: 2:31pm
Average Temperature: -0.8C (30.6F)
All Posts About Trondheim
Drive it Yourself: E6 from Mo i Rana to Trondheim
Explore a scenic section of the European Highway 6 between Mo i Rana and Trondheim
Drive it Yourself: Trondheim to Namsos on the E6
Drive it Yourself: Trondheim to Namsos on the E6 Welcome to my guide for the drive between Trondheim and Namsos. This drive primarily takes place on the European Highway 6,
Finding St. Olav at Stiklestad, an Important Christian Site in Norway
Stiklestad is the site where Saint Olav was killed in battle, and today it is an important pilgrimage site.
Visiting the Falstad Centre, one of the Most Important WWII Centres in Norway
The Falstad Centre is one of the most complete prison camps in Norway left over from World War II. Here’s an overview of what to see when visiting.
Trondheim Self-Guided Walking Tour: Medieval History & Everyday Life
Explore Trondheim when you are on the Hurtigruten either north or southbound. This guide covers everything you can see in Trondheim in two hours
Trondheim Photo Diary
January 2020
June 2021
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