Bakklandet
Trondheim, Norway
A historic riverside neighbourhood of colourful wooden houses filled with cafes and small shops.
Places in Bakklandet
- Bula Neobistro A modern Nordic bistro among the city's growing culinary scene.
- Bakklandet cafes Cafes and small shops filling the colourful wooden houses of this historic riverside neighbourhood.
Practical notes for Trondheim
- Best time to visit
- May to September offers the mildest weather, while winter (November to February) brings a chance to see the northern lights.
- Getting around
- Trondheim's city centre, including Bakklandet and the cathedral area, is compact and walkable.
- Currency
- Norwegian Krone (kr)
- Language
- Norwegian. English is near-universal.
- Timezone
- CET (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer)
- Current trends
- Trondheim's status as European Region of Gastronomy in 2022 continues to elevate its dining reputation well beyond Norway, with two Michelin-starred restaurants and a thriving student-fuelled bar scene reflecting the city's growing culinary confidence.
Other neighborhoods in Trondheim
- City centre — The historic core, home to the Britannia Hotel and Nidaros Cathedral.
- University quarter — Home to Trondheim's student population and lively bar scene.
Read the full Trondheim guide