Trondheim
Trondheim (UK: /ˈtrɒn(d)haɪm/ TRON(D)-hyme, US: /ˈtrɒnheɪm/ TRON-haym, Urban East Norwegian: [ˈtrɔ̂nː(h)æɪm]; Southern Sami: Tråante), historically Kaupangen, Nidaros (see) and Trondhjem (local pronunciation: [ˈtrɔ̂nːjæm] ⓘ), is a city and municipality in Trøndelag county, Norway. As of 2022, it had a population of 212,660 was the third most populous municipality in Norway, and was the fourth largest urban area. Trondheim lies on the south shore of Trondheim Fjord at the mouth of the River Nidelva. Among the significant technology-oriented institutions headquartered in Trondheim are the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), the Foundation for Scientific and Industrial Research (SINTEF), the Geological Survey of Norway (NGU), and St. Olavs University Hospital.
Trondheim | |
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City | |
From upper left: Outer city with Nidelva and sea port, Verftsbrua bridge, Trondheim Central Station at Brattøra, Inner city with Nidaros Cathedral, Old Town Bridge with Lykkens portal, Rosenborgbassenget at Nedre Elvehavn | |
| Nickname(s): Stiftstaden (English: "The Diocese City") | |
Location of the municipality | |
Trondheim Trondheim | |
| Coordinates: 63°25′47″N 10°23′36″E | |
| Country | Norway |
| Municipality | Trondheim |
| County | Trøndelag |
| District | Trondheim Region |
| Established | 997 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Kent Ranum (H) |
| Area | |
| • City | 321.81 km2 (124.25 sq mi) |
| • Urban | 342.30 km2 (132.16 sq mi) |
| • Metro | 7,295 km2 (2,817 sq mi) |
| Population (31 December 2022) | |
| • City | 212 660 |
| • Urban | 186,364 |
| • Metro | 279,234 |
| • Metro density | 38/km2 (99/sq mi) |
| • Municipality/Urban rank | 3rd/4th |
| • Metro rank | 4th |
| Demonym(s) | Trondheimer, Trondhjemmer, |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Website | www |
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1769 | 11,315 | — |
| 1951 | 56,582 | +400.1% |
| 1960 | 59,286 | +4.8% |
| 1970 | 126,190 | +112.8% |
| 1980 | 134,726 | +6.8% |
| 1990 | 137,346 | +1.9% |
| 2000 | 148,859 | +8.4% |
| 2010 | 171,540 | +15.2% |
| 2014 | 183,960 | +7.2% |
| 2022 | 211,106 | +14.8% |
| Source: Statistics Norway | ||
The settlement was founded in 997 as a trading post and served as the capital of Norway from the Viking Age until 1217. From 1152 to 1537, the city was the seat of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nidaros; it then became, and has remained, the seat of the Lutheran Diocese of Nidaros and the site of the Nidaros Cathedral. It was incorporated in 1838. The current municipality was formed in 1964, when Trondheim merged with Byneset, Leinstrand, Strinda, and Tiller, and further expanded on 1 January 2020, when Trondheim merged with Klæbu.
Trondheim has a mild climate for its northerly latitude, resulting in moderate summers and winters that often remain above the freezing point in seaside areas. At higher elevations, though, the microclimate is colder and snowier.
The city functions as the seat of the County Mayor of Trøndelag county but not as its administrative centre (which is Steinkjer). This is designed to avoid making the county administration too centralized.
Trondheim is home to football club Rosenborg, Norway's most successful team, and Granåsen Ski Centre, which has hosted the World Championship in Nordic Skiing.