Nidaros Cathedral
Trondheim, Norway
A large Gothic cathedral in Trondheim, with a detailed western facade and a long history as a pilgrimage destination. Walk the old town and the wooden warehouses by the river afterwards, and check the opening times before your visit.
Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim is regarded as the northernmost medieval cathedral in the world. Construction began around 1070 as a memorial to King Olav II and was essentially complete by about 1300. It stands over the grave of Saint Olav and combines Romanesque and Gothic elements; the main building material is soapstone. In 1152/53 it became the cathedral of the Catholic archdiocese, and in 1537 it passed to the Lutheran church.
Major restoration work lasted from 1869 to 2001. In 1814 the cathedral served as a polling place in the first elections to the Norwegian Constituent Assembly. It seats around 1,850 people and has two organs, stained-glass windows and a crucifix by Gustav Vigeland. Pilgrims arrive every year along the St Olav Way. As the cathedral is an active church, it is worth checking opening times before your visit. Allow about one to two hours.
- Nearest town
- Trondheim, Norway
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 63.4269, 10.3969
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually June–September. Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Norway: Electronic tolls by number plate. Automatic toll roads and toll rings; many routes include car ferries. Motorway limit for cars: 110 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
- Flakk CampingCampsite10 km from Nidaros CathedralTentsCaravansShowers
- ØysandCampsite15 km from Nidaros CathedralTentsCaravansShowersToilets
- Storsand Gård CampingCampsite16 km from Nidaros CathedralTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Hauganfjæra CampingCampsite18 km from Nidaros Cathedral
- Øra bobilcampingMotorhome stopover19 km from Nidaros Cathedral · 5 pitchesMotorhomesFree
- Rødberg BobilcampMotorhome stopover21 km from Nidaros CathedralMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWi-Fi
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FAQs
Where is Nidaros Cathedral?
Nidaros Cathedral is in Trondheim, Norway, at GPS 63.4269, 10.3969. It is about 85 km from Steinkjer.
Can you camp near Nidaros Cathedral?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Øvre Kongleplassen, about 4 km away; within 25 km there are 18 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near Nidaros Cathedral?
Places worth a stop nearby: Røros (107 km), Atlanterhavsveien (159 km), Atnsjøen (171 km) and Trollstigen (175 km).
When is the best time to visit Nidaros Cathedral?
No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually June–September. Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)