Torvet (Market Square)
Torvet
The city-centre square, where a statue of King Olav Tryggvason stands atop a tall column above a giant sundial formed by the stone inlays in the ground.
The central square sits where the city's two main streets meet. On the tall column in the middle stands a statue of Olav Tryggvason, the Viking king who founded the city, and the column's shadow, combined with the stone inlays in the ground, forms a giant sundial. The square is the city's hub of activity, hosting farmers' markets and music events in summer and a hugely popular Christmas market in winter. Walking south from the square along Munkegata gives a direct view of Nidaros Cathedral, and heading north leads to the fish market quay. It's the best starting point for exploring the city.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Stiftsgården
- Nordenfjeldske Kunstindustrimuseum
- Trondheim Kunstmuseum
- Ravnkloa Fish Market
- Nidaros Cathedral
- Archbishop's Palace
- Old Town Bridge (Gamle Bybro)
- NTNU University Museum (Vitenskapsmuseet)