Modern Trondheim
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Trondheim is not only known for its ancient history – it is also a vibrant, modern city full of life, knowledge, and culture. The city is home to NTNU, Norway’s largest university, and serves as a national hub for technology, research, and innovation. Students from around the world gather here in an environment where tradition and future go hand in hand. The city offers a rich cultural scene with concerts, museums, and festivals, and Trondheim’s food culture is rooted in local ingredients and creative chefs. It’s also a top-tier sports city. Rosenborg Football Club has long been one of Norway’s most successful teams, with proud traditions in both the national league and the Champions League. Byåsen Handball Club has produced several world-class players and remains a strong presence nationally and internationally. But it is perhaps in winter sports that Trondheim has made its biggest mark. The city has hosted the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships multiple times, most notably in 1997 and 2025, and is the hometown of several winter sports legends. Among the greatest are cross-country stars Johannes Høsflot Klæbo, who dominated the 2025 championships, Petter Northug, Marit Bjørgen, and the beloved speed skater Hjalmar "Hjallis" Andersen, who won three Olympic golds in 1952. In Trondheim, past and future meet – on the pitch, on the ski trails, and in the very heart of the city.