Trondheim was the furthest north I visited during my 2 week road trip around Norway. The medieval city is mostly gone but this urban escape was a good break away from all the natural beauty I encountered on the trip up.
The royal residence started its life as a grand residence for a wealthy lady, who sold it to the government in 1800. City officials even had to borrow fancy furniture from the bourgeoisie when the royals came to town.
The city is built around the mouth of the Nidelva River. A promenade extends along one stretch of river next to the main train station, offering nice views of the colourful buildings along this waterfront.
I settled in a riverfront restaurant to enjoy their tasting menu. Of interest was the whale meat, which was heavily marinated. After this dish, I still don't really know what whale tastes like.
Have you been to hell? The village of Hell is 30km from the city, and their train station is now popular with English-speaking tourists.
Along a different stretch of Nidelva riverfront are historic wharves, warehouses, and boathouses that have been restored with bright colours. The oldest buildings date from the 18th century.
Head uphill to Kristiansten Fort, built after a major city fire in 1681. You will get an unobstructed view of the city from up here, just as defending forces had in 1718 when Swedish invaders arrived.
I had whale twice in Norway and both were marinated to remove the ammonia sting. I wasn't sure what they marinated this with or the species (menu just said whale) but it tasted like a sauce-soaked through chunk of tender meat, probably more tasty in small bites than a huge steak portion.
Nice pictures, Norway is very beautiful! If it wasn't so extremely expensive I would have visited it more. The name Hell is surely a great name, heard about this village before
If it wasn't so extremely expensive I would have visited it more. The name Hell is surely a great name, heard about this village before 
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