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A red building with white windows, wooden stilts, and a balcony with flowers. 2
A historic church with a tall spire and multiple towers. 3
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By Red Thread
Free cancellation available
Price is $7 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 7m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Step into a living postcard where medieval maritime history meets vibrant, modern bohemian energy. Trace the colorful wooden wharves of the Nidelva River, uncover tales of catastrophic fires and wartime resistance, and wander through Bakklandet—a historic working-class neighborhood saved from the wrecking ball by passionate locals. Discover how centuries-old transport stations and fishermen's homes have transformed into cozy cafés, indie design boutiques, and the beating heart of Norway's dynamic student city.

    • A 0.9 km self-guided tour with 6 stops over 67 min
    • Ideal for travelers interested in Art, Design, Aesthetics, Social Fabric and Everyday Life
    • Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
    • Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

Activity location

  • Gamle bybro
    • 7013, Trondheim, Trøndelag, Norway

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Gamle bybro
    • 7013, Trondheim, Trøndelag, Norway

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Self Guided Podcast Tour Trondheim the Painted Wharves in Multilingual

  • Earn $0.40
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 7 minutes1h 7m
    1h 7m
  • Opening hours: Sat 12:00am-11:59pm
  • English
Price details
$6.67 x 2 Adults$13.34
Total
Price is $13.34

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Verified facts woven into an engaging story
  • Inclusions
    Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
  • Inclusions
    Precise navigation between the stops
  • Inclusions
    Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Gamle bybro

  • 10m
The iconic 'Gate of Happiness' offering sweeping views of Trondheim's historic painted wharves.

Baklandet Skydsstation

  • 10m
A beautifully preserved 18th-century building that showcases the neighborhood's working-class history and modern charm.

Sukker Design

  • 10m
A vibrant design collective showcasing local artists, housed in a historically significant painted wooden building.

Antikvariatet

  • 10m
The bohemian heart of Bakklandet, functioning as a book-cafe, music bar, and cultural hub for students and locals.

Nabolaget Bagelri

  • 10m
A beloved local bakery continuing the legacy of community-focused, sustainable food culture in a historic wooden building.

Bakke Bru

  • 10m
A 1927 bridge offering a final, sweeping view that contrasts historic Bakklandet with the modern Solsiden district.

Location

Activity location

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    Gamle bybro
    • 7013, Trondheim, Trøndelag, Norway

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Gamle bybro
    • 7013, Trondheim, Trøndelag, Norway

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