Trondheim

Norway

Trondheim is the historic capital of Norway, on the Trondheimsfjord in the center of the country. Founded by the Viking king in 997, it was the coronation city of Norwegian kings and the endpoint of pilgrim routes. Attractions include the Nidaros Cathedral — the world's northernmost medieval cathedral and national shrine — the colorful warehouses of Bryggen, the Archbishop's Palace, the old town bridge's view, the Ringve music museum, and the university's vitality.