Solo Female Travel in Trondheim

Located in Sor-Trondelag county of Norway, Trondheim offers a stunning blend of ancient history and modern attractions. Known as the country's ancient capital, Trondheim is renowned for its rich Viking history, and home to Norway's national sanctuary, Nidaros Cathedral, an 11th-century edifice that towers over the city centre. It also houses the Archbishops Palace Museum, Norway’s oldest secular building. Trondheim draws science enthusiasts with its renowned Science Centre, which offers several interactive exhibits for all ages of visitors. This scenic city, resting on the banks of the River Nidelva, is also a gateway to the mesmerizing fjords, attracting adventure enthusiasts for hiking, fishing, and boating excursions. In combination with its quaint, colourful streets, like the notable Old Town Bridge area, Trondheim is indeed a remarkable Norwegian destination combining culture, history, and nature.

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Is Trondheim good for solo travel?

Safety:

Safety:Very safe

Trondheim is an excellent destination for solo female travelers. Its citizens are conscientious and respectful, making it welcoming for solo travelers. The crime rate is low, with violent crime especially rare, which contributes a lot to one's feeling of safety. In general, Norwegian society is highly egalitarian, and women can expect to be treated with respect. Of course, it's always important to take standard safety precautions, like avoiding poorly-lit areas late at night, but overall, you should find Trondheim to be a very safe place for your solo travels.
Transport:

Transport:Easy

Trondheim is a compact city with a well-organized public transportation system, making navigation quite easy. You can easily reach major attractions by foot within the city center. Cycling is also a convenient option as there are numerous bike lanes and paths. If you prefer, buses and trams cover a wide area, including surrounding suburbs. Despite this, the weather can sometimes make travel challenging, especially during winter months.
Things to do:

Things to do:Interesting

Trondheim offers a plethora of unique sights and activities for a solo female traveler. It's rich history is evident in the well-preserved medieval architecture, with Nidarosdomen Cathedral being a must-visit. There are various museums such as the Trondheim Science Museum and Rockheim that provide interactive experiences. For nature enthusiasts, Bymarka and Ladestien offer stunning hiking trails. For a remarkable panorama over the city, climb to the top of Tyholt Tower. The city may not thrill adrenaline junkies, but if you love history, nature, and culture, Trondheim will be thoroughly enjoyable.
Food:

Food:Above average

Trondheim offers a variety of delicious food choices, from traditional Norwegian dishes to flavorful international cuisine. Fresh seafood, hearty stews, and unique cheese are prevalent. The city caters to different dietary requirements, including vegan and gluten-free options. However, the cost of dining could be substantially high compared to some other international cities.
Budget:

Budget:Moderate

Trondheim can be moderately budget-friendly. Accommodation and dining out can be expensive compared to other European destinations, however, self-catering, choosing budget accommodations and using public transportation can help to manage your costs. Free attractions such as the Nidaros Cathedral and Bakklandet Old Town are also ideal for budget travelers.

Is Trondheim worth visiting?

Aanan

Aanan (23)

Norway

Solo travel experience

I have been living in Trondheim since 4 months. I came here for 6 months as an exchange student from Nepal. I like the summer here. It is all over green and sunny most of the hour in a day. The nature here is very nice, you can enjoy the lake, forest, river, and the city.

Posted: May 23, 2024Experienced: December, 2023
Things to do: 4/5Food: 4/5Budget-friendly: 4/5Safety: 5/5
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Family travel experience

Trondheim will always be my second home, but even if i wasn't biased i would still recommend this lovely place! The cozy yet lively town provides you with both a nice stroll through beautiful streets with houses coloured in all the rainbows colors. But if you want the night life, there is certainly no problem with that either! Trondheim is beautiful, scenery, food, hikes.. Just lovely!

Posted: May 23, 2023Experienced: August, 2022
Things to do: 5/5Food: 4/5Budget-friendly: 3/5Safety: 5/5
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Is Trondheim safe for women?

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4 /5

Based on 3 experiences

Crime rates rating

1 /5

Based on 3 experiences

Emilie

Emilie

I always feel very safe in Trondheim! There are one neighborhood called Buran/Lademoen that could be a little bit sketchy but I am rarely there. At daytime, it's no problem but maybe stay away from there at night time. Don't think anything bad would happen but there could be some people on drugs there.

Posted: June 7, 2024
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Ida

Ida

Overall a very safe city, but can experience harassment when walking alone during the night in the city center. It’s only when walking home at night I have felt unsafe, so it’s nice during the day. Would recommend to not walk alone!

Posted: June 2, 2024
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Anne

Anne

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42, soon to be 43, year old woman living in Trondheim, Norway, with my husband, our two kids aged 9 and 13, and our overly happy lagotto, Áilu. I work as a social worker in an organisation that work with families of prisoners. In my spare time I love to be out in nature, read books and hang out with friends. I love meeting new people, specially from other countries and cultures.

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Local tips

Definetly safe for women, also at night. A bit crowded outside som of the bars/clubs at Saturday, but not overcrowded at all. And also a lot of people at Solsiden at Sundays. “Basic” things to do but worth it: Nidarosdomen: a big church, costs a bit to go inside but you could also just look at it from outside for free. Festningen: look at the view from festningen. Gløshaugen: the university, looks really cool. Bakklandet: really cosy place with cosy bars like: Antikvariatet (looks like a bookstore) or Den gode nano (you can sit on this floating thing at the river). A bit expensive at Bakklandet due to the tourists. Partying; Cava Sunday is a big thing for students where cava is 175kr out (really cheap in Norway). Clubbing: Lokal or Tyven (more hip places), the best clubs in my opinion. Rock bar: Circus (55kr for bier also cheap in Norway) Pizza: Grano has the best pizza but it’s expensive. Super hero pizza has cheaper and they have cheap biers. Other things to do: Take sauna at Havet, and also swim in the cold fjords. Sundays: go to Tantes hage, cafe outside and inside and have animals walking around, really cosy place. You can definitely walk around a lot of places in Trondheim, at least in the city center. But also take the buss where you get a ticket by downloading the app: Atb. It’s expensive, so if you like walking I would walk. You could also take taxi or uber, that’s safe.

Posted: July 16, 2024
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Anne

Anne

Trondheim

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3 days

About me

42, soon to be 43, year old woman living in Trondheim, Norway, with my husband, our two kids aged 9 and 13, and our overly happy lagotto, Áilu. I work as a social worker in an organisation that work with families of prisoners. In my spare time I love to be out in nature, read books and hang out with friends. I love meeting new people, specially from other countries and cultures.

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Aanan

Aanan

Trondheim

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3 days

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I am a exchange student at NTNU. I am in Europe for just one semester. I will be back this July. And wanted to experience Europe and make some European friends.

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Margherita

Margherita

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My name is Margherita, and I'm 20 years old. I am originally from Rome, Italy, but I moved to Milan last year. I am currently studying economics and management for art, culture, and communication. I love being in touch with nature and traveling, but I also enjoy the vibrant city life - going out with friends, visiting museums, and attending theater performances. Exploring both the natural world and the urban landscape brings a wonderful balance to my life

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