Sor-Trondelag County

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Sør-Trøndelag offers visitors fantastic coastal and woodland scenery, with several national parks located nearby.

If you choose to holiday in Sør-Trøndelag, you can explore the breathtaking delights of the area’s natural beauty in the beautiful Dovrefjell-Sunndalsfjella National Park. Head inland to Røros and experience the famous mountain town, or alternatively, head towards the coast to experience the sea and life on the coast. Sør-Trøndelag is a large county that has plenty of activities, sights and magical, natural surroundings to enchant tourists from all parts of the world.

The area is steeped in history, and the fertile, rich landscape around Trondheimsfjorden was one of the main reasons why people chose to settle here thousands of years ago. Trondheim, or Nidaros as it was then known, was a crucial seat of power in the Viking Era. Nowadays, Trondheim remains the largest city in the county and more than half of the population lives in or around the city.

The landscape in this area is simply magical and there are several places of interest to visit when heading to Sør-Trøndelag. Røros Church is a sight famous from many postcards. The Pirbadet water park in Trondheim is well worth a visit, as is Nidaros Cathedral. There are also several museums on offer, such as the Ringve Museum, the Trøndelag Folk Museum and the Røros Museum. If travelling with children, make sure to visit the Vitensenteret science centre in Trondheim for hours and hours of scientific fun!

Sør-Trøndelag currently comprises 25 municipalities and spans almost 7,500 square miles. Of course, if you want to visit everything, you may need to book a long holiday indeed!

The nearest major airport is Værnes, situated in Nord-Trøndelag. Sør-Trøndelag has two smaller airports: Røros and Ørland. It might be easiest to find suitable flights to Værnes. From there, there are good connections around Europe, including from the UK.

Sør-Trøndelag allows you to experience most of what Norwegian nature has to offer, from coastal stretches to fjords, and from inland areas to magnificent mountain ranges. You can simply pick what you want to see, whether that is the great outdoors or one of Norway's largest cities.

Where to stay in Sor-Trondelag County

Trondheim which includes a city and a park

Trondheim City Centre

You'll enjoy the museums and churches in Trondheim City Centre. You might want to make time for a stop at Olavshallen Concert Hall or NTNU Science Museum.

Trondheim City Centre
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Bakklandet

Bakklandet might not have many top sights, but Kristiansten Fortress and Old Town Bridge are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Bakklandet
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Lerkendal

Though Lerkendal might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Lerkendal Stadium and Archbishop's Palace.

Lerkendal
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Brattøra

If you're spending some time in Brattøra, Pirbadet and Rockheim are top sights worth seeing.

Brattøra
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Nedre Elvehavn

Nedre Elvehavn might not have many top sights, but Olavshallen Concert Hall and Pirbadet are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Nedre Elvehavn
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Ranheim

While Ranheim might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Leangen Horseracing Track and Leangen Ishall.

Ranheim
Radisson Blu Royal Garden Hotel

Radisson Blu Royal Garden Hotel

4 out of 5
Kjopmannsgata 73, Trondheim
The price is P6,646 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
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Clarion Hotel Trondheim

Clarion Hotel Trondheim

4 out of 5
Brattørkaia 1, Trondheim
The price is P7,030 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
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P7,874 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
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P-Hotels Brattøra

3.5 out of 5
Fosenkaia 7, Trondheim
The price is P4,562 per night from Aug 4 to Aug 5
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Trondheim Leilighetshotell

Trondheim Leilighetshotell

3.5 out of 5
Gardemoens gate 1, Trondheim
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8.6/10 Excellent! (92 reviews)
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Trondheim Leilighetshotell
Bjørvika Apartments, Solsiden Area, Trondheim city center

Bjørvika Apartments, Solsiden Area, Trondheim city center

4 out of 5
Verftsgata 1, Trondheim
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8.4/10 Very Good! (235 reviews)
Good Accommodation Once You Get There!
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Reviewed on Jul 23, 2025

Bjørvika Apartments, Solsiden Area, Trondheim city center
Oppdal Gjestetun Hotell

Oppdal Gjestetun Hotell

3 out of 5
Ola Saetroms Veg 39, Oppdal, Sor-Trondelag
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