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Colors of Trondheim - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle

Trondheim is a busy student city with a long history and rich culture. Its festivals and holidays are very popular among curious tourists. Every national holiday has a history; its rituals and celebrations have been run for centuries. One of the most interesting and colorful national holidays is Saint Olaf's Day taking place at the end of July.
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Trondheim offers various dinning places and bars to its visitors. One of the tourists’ favorite places is the Glassgarden Brasseri & Grill restaurant serving local cuisine. Located … Open
It's dedicated to the King Olaf II Haraldsson that has being reining Trondheim in the early 11th century. He established Christianity in Norway, but was forced to flee the country under political pressure. In the year 1030 Olaf decided to get back to the homeland, but died in the Battle of Stiklestad near his home city.
Citizens still remember their brave and wise king and after thousands of years dedicate this holiday to his memory. King Olaf's remains are enshrined at Nidarosdomen; Norwegians treat king as their patron saint. The festival runs for ten days and embraces lots of events. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Excursion over cultural sights of Trondheim - 'must visit' points of interest
The city symbol and the national religious landmark is Nidaros Catherdral also known as Nidaros Domkirke. Construction of this huge and beautiful building has begun in 1070 and ran for … Open
Open air concerts, competitions and Medieval-decorated shows are held during holidays. The City Fair is another festival tradition. Nowadays Fair takes place next to Bishop's Palace and offers a huge choice of souvenirs and foods. The Saint Olaf's festival is highly educative. Various lectures and tours dedicated to city history and culture are held every day during holidays. Thousands of tourists from all around the world visit Trondheim during festival attracted by the unique atmosphere and chance to get acquainted with antique culture.
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Map of all churches
Cathedrals and basilicas near Trondheim
♥   Nidarosdomen, Trondheim, 1.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Sankt Olav domkirke, Trondheim, 1.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all castles
Survived castles around Trondheim
♥   Castle 'Kristiansten Fortress' , 1.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Erkebispegården' , 1.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Stiftsgården' , 2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Sverresborg Castle' Trondheim, 3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Steinvikholm Castle' , 24.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo

National traditions of Norway

Weekends in the small northern country are noisy and fun. Norwegians have regard for quality liquor and free flowing communication. High career ambitions and education – on weekends all this ceases to be a priority for Norwegians who want to have a good time. The descendants of the warlike Vikings are known for their impressive conceit. Norwegians consider themselves to be the most beautiful and effective, and their native language to be sweet music for a pampered hearing. The severe Norwegian nature in their opinion is not just beautiful, but is like eighth Wonder of the world. … Open
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Traditions and festivals in cities around Trondheim

Molde
In 1961, the Molde Jazz Festival that is the oldest fest in Europe was first held here. Since 1961, the music event has regularly been held in July. Today, the jazz festival is incredibly prestigious. It is visited by performers and music addicts from all over the world. In recent years, the fest program has been extended significantly. It is no longer limited to musical ... Open »
Lillehammer
In the run-up to the winter season, such a beautiful holiday has long become a good tradition for Lillehammer. Famous for its well-developed sports infrastructure, the modern Norwegian city is now a favorite vacation spot among many fans of active entertainment. Its guests will always have the opportunity to diversify a rich entertainment program by exploring the unique ... Open »
Oslo
Norwegian people possess a restrained and calm nature; they are not inclined to the cult of fancy, beautiful clothes or exclusive food. Traditional Christmas dishes are cooked according to family recipes, which have got from great-grandmother; the range of clothes and accessories does not shine with variety. The only exception in the ascetic way of life of the northern people ... Open »
Bergen
It should be also noted that the locals have great reverence and respect for older people. Even "informal" youth treats elderly people with respect, surprising many foreign visitors. You can talk to absolutely any subject with residents of Bergen. The only thing to remember during a conversation is not to show any disrespect for the royal family. Any awkward or ironic word can ... Open »
Larvik
An important part of the regional culture is dozens of various traditional crafts. Walking around the city, one can notice that shops offering yarn and knitting accessories are quite widespread here. Beautiful knitted clothes necessarily made of natural wool is one of the main attributes of the townspeople. Wood carving and various types of artistic craft also remain ... Open »
Vasteras
It is also important to mention that locals love all kinds of celebrations. Many national holidays have been celebrated for several centuries. Midsummer is an interesting holiday that locals celebrate with particular passion. It is considered a family holiday, so locals prefer to celebrate Midsummer together with family members. As a rule, people go to the countryside to ... Open »
Cityguide on traditions, mentality and lifestyle of people in Trondheim. Learn the best periods to visit Trondheim to discover its soul - authentic festivals, events and celebrations. We will also reveal the interesting habits, attitude towards the world and to tourists in Trondheim.
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