Munkholmen
A small island in the fjord that has served as an execution site, monastery, fortress and prison. In summer, visitors take a boat across for swimming and picnics.
Munkholmen lies in the fjord about 1.5 km off Trondheim harbour. In the Viking Age it was an execution site. In the 11th century a Benedictine monastery was built here, and in the 17th century it was converted into a fortress and prison for political prisoners. During the Second World War, German forces installed anti-aircraft guns on the island. Today the round tower and gun batteries are well preserved, guided tours are offered in summer, and the lawns and small beach are where locals swim and picnic. Ferries leave from the Ravnkloa fish market quay and take about 15 minutes. They operate only in summer.
Opening hours
Summer approx. 10:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Ravnkloa Fish Market
- Rockheim
- NTNU University Museum (Vitenskapsmuseet)
- Stiftsgården
- Torvet (Market Square)
- Nordenfjeldske Kunstindustrimuseum
- Trondheim Kunstmuseum
- Archbishop's Palace