Trondheim

Trondheim is a city and municipality in the county of Sør-Trøndelag, Norway. With its more than 150,000 inhabitants, Trondheim is the third largest city of the country. The highest elevation is in Storheia, 565 metres (≈1850 ft) above sea level. The city is situated next to a large fjord–Trondheimsfjorden (130 km long).

Transportation

One of the largest airports of the country is Trondheim Airport, Værnes; situated in Stjørdal. The highway E6, passing through Trondheim, is Norway?s most important route to the continent.

Related Topics:
Trondheim Airport, Værnes - Stjørdal - Highway - E6

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Major railway connections are the northbound Nordlandsbanen (to Bodø), the eastbound connection to Sweden, passing Storlien and two southbound connections to Oslo, Rørosbanen (opened 1877) and Dovrebanen (opened 1921). The Coastal Express ships (Hurtigruten) are calling at Trondheim, as does many cruise ships during the summer season.

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Nordlandsbanen - Bodø - Sweden - Rørosbanen - Dovrebanen - Hurtigruten

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Trondheim also boasts the northern-most tramway line in the world: the Gråkallbanen, an 8.8 km (5.5 mi) single-track route which runs from the city centre, through the Byåsen district, and up to Lian, in the recreation area Bymarka. Trondheim also boasts the world's only bicycle lift http://www.dahl-stamnes.net/dahls/Trampe/index.html. The bus network is also well developed.

Related Topics:
Tramway - Byåsen - Bicycle

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