Stiftsgården
One of Northern Europe's largest timber buildings, a pale-yellow 18th-century rococo wooden palace that serves as the royal residence in Trondheim.
Stiftsgården was built in 1774–1778. It measures about 58 metres long and has 140 rooms, making it one of the largest timber buildings in Northern Europe. Its pale-yellow exterior combines rococo and neoclassical styles. Since 1800 it has been the Norwegian royal family's residence in Trondheim, where the king stays when visiting. In summer (roughly June to August), scheduled guided tours take visitors through the banqueting hall and royal rooms. The rest of the year you can only see the exterior and the back garden. It is located on Munkegata, the main street, a 2-minute walk from the square.
Opening hours
Summer guided tours; see official website for session times
Nearby sights
- Torvet (Market Square)
- Ravnkloa Fish Market
- Nordenfjeldske Kunstindustrimuseum
- Trondheim Kunstmuseum
- Nidaros Cathedral
- Archbishop's Palace
- Old Town Bridge (Gamle Bybro)
- Kjøpmannsgata Wharves