Trondheim

Trondheim-Home of The Strong and Fruitful

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The Rose of Trondheim Since the Middle Ages, the Olaf-Rose have been used as the city’s symbol. A Icelandic sorcery book mention the rose as a reference to a knot St. Olaf carried around, as protection against temptation. Well, you’re going to need several roses if you want protection against all the fun Trondheim has … Read more

St. Olaf’s Final Resting Place

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The Legendary St. Olaf Close to Trondheim lies the burial site of the famous St. Olaf, the magnificent Nidaros Cathedral. St. Olaf, also known as Olav Haraldsson , was the king of Norway in the period 1015-1028. St. Olaf led the unification of the country ahead and played a fundamental role in the introduction of … Read more

Nidaros Cathedral-A Major Tourist Attraction

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The Nidaros Cathedral was built in the 11th century and marks the burial site of Saint Olaf, who ruled the nation during a portion of that era. Originally a Roman Catholic Church, it moved to Lutheranism in 1537 during the Protestant Reformation. Nidaros is one of the most historic buildings in all of Norway. In … Read more