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Founded in the 10th century, Trondheim is one of the oldest cities in Norway - as well as one of its largest - and is brimming with history. Having been the former seat of the Norwegian kings, the wealthy city of Trondheim was also a Scandinavian spiritual centre throughout the Middle Ages. In 1681 a huge fire damaged much of the city, though this was swiftly rebuilt in a grand style, much of which survives today.
Trondheim is widely regarded as a leading city of culture; Norway's first newspaper was published here, and the country's very first theatre opened its doors here a few years later. Amongst the city's broad avenues, old warehouses and pretty timber dwellings, there are a number of attractions waiting to be explored.
Ringve
A great option to visit while you are in Trondheim is the
Ringve Museum, located a short distance from the centre. The museum
occupies a charming 18th century manor house and features a
fascinating collection of musical instruments from all over the
world. Just across from the museum are the beautiful Ringve
Botanical Gardens.
Nidaros Cathedral
The Nidaros Cathedral is considered to be one of the
finest Gothic structures in Europe, and is well worth a visit.
Begun in the 1070s, the impressive building also features a number
of Romanesque elements, and was a major place of pilgrimage in the
Middle Ages. Following long-standing tradition, Norwegian monarchs
are still crowned in the cathedral - the most recent being King
Harald V in June 1991.
On this remarkable adventure we explore Norway and Swedish Lapland, journeying north far into the Arctic Circle where we seek out the magical Northern Lights, all whilst travelling on some of Scandinavia's most scenic railways.
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Majestic mountains and heavenly fjords in Norway combine with the tranquil landscapes of Sweden on an epic journey that includes every great Scandinavian rail experience. On this exciting 16-day tour you'll visit the fascinating cities Oslo and Stockholm and travel beyond the Arctic Circle to the 'Land of the Midnight Sun.'
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Explore Denmark, Sweden and Norway on this truly spectacular overland rail adventure. We visit the region's three magnificent and lively capital cities, Copenhagen, Stockholm and Oslo, Norway's awe-inspiring fjords and the wild landscapes north of the Arctic Circle in the 'Land of the Midnight Sun.'
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By Sukie Chapman
17 November 2017
The world is a weird place. It’s not something we always appreciate as we go about our day-to-day lives, but every so often you learn something about this planet of ours, suspended in a potentially infinite cosmos, that makes you stop and pause for thought.
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By Peter Liney
25 August 2017
Welcome to the land of the midnight sun – where it really never does get dark in mid-summer. If you wait up late enough you can watch the sun graze the horizon, a blazing ball of orange, before it immediately starts to rise again.
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By Matthew Ellis
4 November 2015
Norway’s combination of beautiful landscapes and striking urban environments make it a must see for any avid traveller. And with the Northern Lights thrown in at the peak of their season, there has never been a better time to visit this dynamic country.
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By Sukie Chapman
22 September 2014
Read about our Northern Lights and Lapland 2015 tour, which features a guest speaker on selected departures, as well as an optional dog sledding excursion.
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The holiday met our expectations although we enjoyed the Norway section the most. Our tour Manager was very efficient and ensured everything ran smoothly.