Why go
- City in Norway.
- Served by Trondheim Airport, Værnes (TRD).
History
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. Trondheim lies on the south shore of Trondheim Fjord at the mouth of the Nidelva. Among the significant technology-oriented institutions headquartered in Trondheim are the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), the Foundation for Scientific and Industrial Research (SINTEF), the Geological Survey of Norway (NGU), and St. Olavs University Hospital.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 10 airlines, 31 direct destinations
- Norwegian Air Shuttle DY (737-800, 737-300) · 15 routes: Alicante, Antalya, Bergen, Berlin, Copenhagen, Dubrovnik, Harstad/Narvik, Krakow, London, Malaga, Nice, Oslo, Riga, Sandefjord, Tromso
- Widerøe WF (Dash 8-100, Dash 8-200, Dash 8-300, Dash 8-400) · 12 routes: Bodo, Bronnoysund, Harstad/Narvik, Kristiansand, Kristiansund, Mo i Rana, Mosjoen, Namsos, Rørvik, Sandefjord, Sandnessjoen, Tromso
- Scandinavian Airlines System SK (736, 737-700, 737-800, CRJ-900, 717, 737-700…) · 10 routes: Alesund, Alicante, Bergen, Bodo, Copenhagen, Oslo, Sandefjord*, Stavanger, Stockholm, Tallinn-ulemiste International*
- Air Canada AC (MD-80) · 1 route: Copenhagen*
- Alitalia AZ (Embraer 190) · 1 route: Amsterdam*
- Estonian Air OV (CRJ-900, Embraer 170) · 1 route: Tallinn-ulemiste International
- Icelandair FI (75W) · 1 route: Keflavik
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (EMJ) · 1 route: Amsterdam*
- Thai Airways International TG (CRJ-900) · 1 route: Copenhagen*
- Wizz Air W6 (A320) · 1 route: Gdansk
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- ABSA - Aerolinhas Brasileiras M3 (SWM) · 1 route: Oslo
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Trondheim Airport, Værnes (TRD); 6 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: TRD has direct flights to 31 destinations on 10 airlines (incl. Copenhagen, Sandefjord, Alicante, Amsterdam, Bergen…). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Ravnkloa, 2.8 km); routes include milliAmpere 2, Munkholmbåten, Trondheim - Vanvikan.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Trondheim, Norway. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.