exper expert ASK THE Sue McAlinden,
general manager, Best Served Scandinavia
“Trondheim is a vibrant and year-round destination with activity options for every
season. This makes it a perfect destination for those seeking a convenient city break or those
wanting to explore the authentic side to Norway in more depth. Trondheim and the Trondelag region really offer a true taste of Norway, with everything for every palate and every purse. Fine-dining establishments go hand in hand with cafes
stocked by local producers, craft breweries and artisan
bakers. There is also plenty to see, including the magnificent Nidaros Cathedral, the
informative Folk Museum and the fun Rockheim, a museum dedicated to Norwegian rock music. Or venture out of town by car along the Golden Road, which is lined with farm shops, where you can sample local produce, and see other sights.”
Nidaros Cathedral
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Astrid Aasen of Gangstad Gårdsysteri, which supplies cheese to the Britannia; Trondheim; home of Visit Bjørn; biodynamic farm Skjølberg Søndre PICTURES: Albertine L Vestvik; McKenna Starck; Marthe Kalland; Mykola Ksenofontov; Wil Lee-Wright
CELEBRATING FOOD
Hildonen was one of the people behind the Trøndelag Food Festival, an annual celebration of the region’s food, which brings 200 local producers to Trondheim every summer. Visitors can try smoked, cognac-infused salmon from Frøya island and cured reindeed from the high plains of Røros. Kids can get stuck in too, with sushi, fishcake and pancake-making sessions, and bikes that power smoothie-makers. Adventurous eaters can try local dishes such as fish pudding, dandelion syrup, fermented trout and traditionally made brown goat’s cheese. Plus, the festival coincides with the Trondheim Brewery Festival, where visitors get tokens to redeem for taster servings of craft beer. Foodie clients who visit in winter can also sample Trondelag’s finest
fare at the Christmas markets. And with the biggest medieval church in the Nordics, Nidaros Cathedral, and the cobbled streets, colourful houses and cosy cafes in charming Bakklandet connected by the Old Town Bridge, it’s a charming city for a winter weekend. A trip with Trondheim by Boat to explore the fjord and canal offers a different perspective of the bridge too.
STRAIGHT FROM THE FARM While the markets are an affordable, accessible way to explore flavours from the fjordlands and beyond, for clients looking for a blowout, there’s also Credo. One of the city’s three Michelin-starred restaurants, it serves a 22-course tasting menu offering a broad, micro-seasonal view of the local produce in true New Nordic style, with wine pairing. My highlight is a wild cold-smoked salmon served with an edible bouquet, sprayed with elderflower syrup and served with cream and green horseradish sauce. Credo’s sister restaurant, Jossa Mat & Drikke, takes the same sustainable approach and offers a more relaxed, affordable experience.
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Clients going on a fjords or northern lights cruise to Bergen or Tromsø
(lines such as Havila and Hurtigruten regularly sail from Trondheim) may wish to spend a couple of nights here
first, to explore the city’s food and history. Plus,
Norwegian has recently increased its capacity to Trondheim from Gatwick and added a direct Manchester
service earlier this year, making the city even more accessible.
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