Trondheim, Norway

Trondheim is a city on the Trondheim Fjord in central Norway, dating back to the 11th century. The city center is compact and pedestrian-friendly, making walking an excellent way to explore.

Today, I did a city walk with Dale and Ellen. Dale is a great tour guide—he always has a plan!

Dale’s List:

Nidaros Cathedral

Paraplygata (Umbrella Street)

Old Town Bridge

Bakklandet (a charming neighborhood)

Old Town Square

Olav Tryggvason Statue

Kristiansten Fortress (we didn’t visit)

Our Lady Church (Vår Frue Kirke)

Following Dale’s lead, we made our way to the first stop: Paraplygata, a well-known tourist attraction. When Dale told me we were going to an “umbrella street”, I imagined a street lined with umbrella-shaped trees! But when we arrived, I realized it was actually a canopy of suspended umbrellas—a fun and vibrant sight.

On the way to Paraplygata, we walked along the waterfront and crossed Skansen Bridge, which has an opening and closing mechanism. 

From Paraplygata, we continued to King Olav’s Square, but unfortunately, I didn’t get a good photo of the Olav Tryggvason Statue. Near the Square, we visited Our Lady Church, then walked a few streets to Nidaros Cathedral, Trondheim’s most impressive landmark.

From there, we headed to Old Town Bridge, a fantastic viewpoint for photos. Across the bridge, we entered Bakklandet, a charming neighborhood with pastel-colored houses, cobblestone streets, and trendy riverfront restaurants.

As we made our way back, we passed more churches, small gardens, and museums before finally returning to the ship. It was a busy but fulfilling day!

Impressions of Trondheim:  A beautiful city with interesting sights, diverse architectural styles, and small, picturesque gardens—a postcard photographer’s dream.

There were many museums along our route, and I wish we had more time to explore them.

Skansen Bridge

Paraplygata

King Olav's Square

Our Lady Church

Nidaros Cathedral

Old Town Bridge

Bakklandet

LLen Kirke

Bodø, Norway

We spent half a day in Bodø, and I explored the city on foot.

City Walk in Bodø

First, I set my GPS to Stormen Library, the main public library of Bodø. It was just a 13-minute walk away. To get there, I walked through the city center, enjoying the lively atmosphere.

I could feel the city's good vibes—there were many tourists, easily recognizable as they carried their luggage while strolling through the streets.

Stormen Library is located right on the waterfront, and each floor offers stunning views of the harbor. The library is modern, spacious, and has won several awards, even being ranked among the top 10 in its category.

After visiting the library, I walked to Bodø Domkirke, the city's cathedral. Next to it stands Bodø domkirketårn (Bodø Cathedral Tower), a 36-meter-high freestanding clock tower completed in 1956. The tower houses three bells and is a striking feature of the cathedral complex.

From there, I made my way to Bodø Rådhus (City Hall), but it was not open to the public.

Leisurely strolling back through the city center, I did some shopping and bought a skirt—which I immediately put on!

Then, I headed to the waterfront, where I took photos with some interesting landmarks:

The Little Mermaid statue, a life-sized bronze sculpture depicting a mermaid with the likeness of Emma Watson, unveiled on Bodø's harbor promenade in 2024.

A beautifully decorated boat, adding a colorful touch to the scenery.

I continued walking along the harbor promenade (Harbor Mile), a central gathering place where locals and visitors relax, eat, and take in the scenic views of the sea and surrounding landscapes—a view I had admired earlier from the Stormen Library.

Finally, it was time to head back to the ship.

Impressions of Bodø

Bodø is not a small town, but a moderate-sized city with modern buildings, cars, and infrastructure, rather than the small, wooden houses one might expect. The drivers were very courteous, always stopping to let pedestrians cross.

The streets were vibrant and colorful, decorated with flowers and gardens, adding to the city's charm. Instead of feeling like a quiet town, Bodø had the energy of a lively, thriving city.

I had originally planned to go on a hike after visiting the library, but I spent too much time exploring the city center and waterfront, taking photos and soaking in the atmosphere. I made it back to the boat just before 2:30 PM, right in time for our 3:30 PM departure.

Stormen Library

Views of the harbor from the floors of the library

Bodo Cathedral Tower

Bodo Cathedral (Bodo Domkirke)

Bodo City Hall

Obligatory photo with the Little Mermaid

Bodo Harbor Promenade