Fly from Nice to Trondheim

Trondheim isn’t one of those big cities where everything goes a mile a minute! What people come here for, whether for a long weekend or a whole week, isn’t the craziness of our modern times, but a different sort of lifestyle, one full of breathtakingly peaceful scenery, the calm and authenticity of a natural space we hope will never change. You won't find the big names in fashion here, or skyscrapers and famous DJs. But this corner of the world, with a thousand years of history to its name, hides many treasures that help you remember what’s important. Like what? Silence, for example. Walk along a trail on the outskirts of town and, after just a few minutes, it will come to you, calm and relaxing, in a way you’ve perhaps never experienced before. That’s what Trondheim is: a breath of fresh air to rejuvenate you, a world of green to get lost in, a little corner of happiness to share as a couple or with friends, so long as they’re like you and love hiking, mesmerising scenery, and delicious food.

• Wander the centre of Trondheim, weaving through large timber houses with their colourful façades.
• Follow in the footsteps of Norwegian kings by visiting the Nidaros Cathedral, one of the most beautiful in Scandinavia. It was in this thousand year old Gothic cathedral that the predecessors of Harald V were crowned.
• Discover the “country” side Norway at the Sverresborg Folk Museum with its 80 traditional houses, and the “city” side at Rockheim, an ultra-modern, fully interactive museum of pop and rock.
• Reign over the region of Trondheim from the top of Tyholt Tower. This radio tower built on top of a hill is 120 metres high, and has a terrace and rotating restaurant (the Egon) perched 70 metres up.
• Jump in a kayak and paddle along the Nidelva, the river that runs through Trondheim, between the quays of the old city and its colourful storehouses. A different view of this ancient Viking city.
• Head for Monk’s Island. This tiny island was home to a monastery for years. It was transformed into a fortress. Locals made it a prison, and to finish, the Nazis installed their canons here. Today, it's just a nice place for a walk.
• Go on a safari Norwegian-style by visiting the Dovrefjell-Sunndalsfjella National Park, one of the rare places in the world where you can see muskoxen, distant cousins of goats that look strangely similar to bison!
• Hit the road, but not just any: Den Gyldne Omvei, The Golden Road. Towards Inderøy, a small village to the north of the Trondheim fjord, this itinerary proposes 22 stops that will let you discover local craftsmanship, specialities, and the culture and heritage of the area.
• Visit Røros, the coldest village in Norway. In winter, temperatures can drop down to -50°C. In summer, this old mining town is much more welcoming. It’s centre is made up entirely of century-old wooden houses and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Sample the best of Norwegian cuisine. Nestled between land and sea, Trondheim enjoys a particularly varied cuisine, which is made even better by its many chefs. Try the city's two Michelin-starred restaurants: The Fagn and The Credo.