Vegfar

Regions of Norway

Trøndelag & Trondheim

Trøndelag centres on Trondheim, the medieval capital and home of the Nidaros cathedral. Beyond the city are rolling farmland, the Atlantic coast, and the start of the long pilgrimage routes. It is the natural pause between southern Norway and the Arctic.

Cities

By rail, sea & bike

All rail, sea & bike
Cycling route

Trondheim to Røros backroads

Trøndelag

A long inland ride from the coast to the wooden mining town of Røros, a UNESCO world heritage site.

187 km · about 12 h riding, allow 3 days

Lighthouse coast

Trøndelag island lights

Trøndelag

Bridge-hop out to the fishing islands of Hitra and Frøya, lighthouses and seafood at the road's end.

107 km · about 2 h drive

Island-hopping route

Hitra & Frøya islands

Trøndelag

Tunnel and bridge out to Trøndelag's seafood islands, all skerries, fishing harbours and open sea.

76 km · about 2 h 15 min drive

Autumn colour drive

Femundsmarka & Røros

Trøndelag & Innlandet

Pine forest, lakes and the copper town of Røros, a quiet autumn drive near the Swedish border.

148 km · about 2 h 45 min drive

Film & folklore route

Viking saga trail

Trøndelag

The battlefield of Stiklestad and the saga landscapes where Norway became a Christian kingdom.

38 km · about 45 min drive

Food & farm trail

Røros highland larder

Trøndelag

The Røros region's renowned local food, reindeer, butter and beer, in the cool mountain air.

87 km · about 1 h 30 min drive

Food & farm trail

Trøndelag coastal larder

Trøndelag

From Trondheim's food halls to island oysters and seaside dining on Stokkøya.

93 km · about 1 h 45 min drive

EV-friendly loop

Trøndelag EV circuit

Trøndelag

A high-country EV circuit from Trondheim to Røros, with overnight charging in the mountain towns.

187 km · about 3 h 30 min drive

Day-trip loop

Trondheim to Hitra coast day

Trøndelag

A coastal day run from Trondheim out to the seafood island of Hitra.

89 km · about 1 h 30 min drive

Places to see

All 56 places