Munkholmen, Trondheim

Name: Munkholmen
Address: Trondheim, Norway

#62 among attractions in Trondheim

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Facts and practical information

Munkholmen is an islet in the municipality of Trondheim in Trøndelag county, Norway. The 13,000-square-metre island sits in the Trondheimsfjord about 1.3 kilometres northwest of the island of Brattøra and the mouth of the river Nidelva in the center of the city of Trondheim. The islet has served as a place of execution, a monastery, a fortress, a prison, and a World War II anti-aircraft gun station. Today, Munkholmen is a popular tourist attraction and recreation site. ()

Alternative names: Area: 3.21 acres (0.005 mi²)Coordinates: 63°27'4"N, 10°23'1"E

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Day trips

Munkholmen – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pirbadet, Rockheim, Byhaven, Verftsbrua.

0.9 miSE
63°26'27"N • 10°24'3"E
Pirbadet, Trondheim
23 min walk • Watersports, Water park, Amusement park
1 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Rockheim, Trondheim
26 min walk • Rockheim, located in the vibrant city of Trondheim, Norway, is a museum dedicated to preserving and showcasing the rich history of Norwegian popular music. This modern institution, situated on the edge of the Trondheim Fjord, serves as a national center for pop...
1.2 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Byhaven, Trondheim
32 min walk • Byhaven is a shopping center in the center of Trondheim in Olav Tryggvasons gate 28. The center has a total of 37 stores and eateries.
1.3 miSE
Bridge
Verftsbrua, Trondheim
34 min walk • Verftsbrua, affectionately known as "The Old Town Bridge," is a significant landmark in the city of Trondheim, Norway. This pedestrian bridge provides a vital link between the main city center and the neighborhood of Bakklandet, a charming area known for its historic...
1.5 miSE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Bakke Church, Trondheim
39 min walk • Bakke Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Trondheim municipality in Trøndelag county, Norway. It is located in the Bakklandet area of the city of Trondheim, and the church serves the Bakklandet, Møllenberg, Rosenborg, and Nedre Elvehavn areas of Østbyen in Trondheim.
1.5 miSE
Museum, Art gallery
Kunstarken, Trondheim
39 min walk • Trondheim Academy of Fine Art is a department of the Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Trondheim, Norway responsible for Bachelor and Master education within fine art. Located at a separate campus at Nedre Elvehavn it is part of the Faculty of Architecture and Fine Art.
1.4 miSE
Nightlife, Cinema
Nova Kinosenter, Trondheim
35 min walk • Nova Kinosenter is a cinema located in the city of Trondheim in Norway. It is one of Norway's most modern cinemas, and in September 2004, six new auditoria were added to the existing five. In its current form, Nova can accommodate 1314 people.
1.3 miSE
Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Theater
Olavshallen, Trondheim
35 min walk • Olavshallen was built in 1989 as a concert hall and is named after a historical tradition in Trondheim, Norway, the St. Olav tradition. The foundation stone was laid by HM King Olav V 22 July 1988.
1.4 miSE
Nazi architecture
Dora I, Trondheim
36 min walk • Dora I is a former German submarine base and submarine pen or bunker built in Trondheim, Norway. Construction of the bunker was undertaken during the Second World War. Nearby is the uncompleted Dora II.
1.3 miSE
Nazi architecture
Dora II, Trondheim
32 min walk • Dora II is an unfinished German submarine base and submarine pen or bunker in Trondheim, Norway, which is next to Dora I. Construction of the bunker was undertaken during the Second World War, but the complex was never finished unlike Dora I.
1.4 miSE
Harbor
Nedre Elvehavn, Trondheim
36 min walk • Nedre Elvehavn is a neighborhood in the city of Trondheim in Trøndelag county, Norway. It is situated the borough of Østbyen, just on the east side of the river Nidelva.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How to get to Munkholmen by public transport?

The nearest stations to Munkholmen:

Ferry

Munkholmen • Lines: Munkholmbåten (2 min walk)
Trondheim • Lines: 800, 805, 810 (26 min walk)

Bus

Pirbadet • Lines: 21, 23, 23 Flatåsen - St. Olavs hospital, Fb73 (24 min walk)
10 • Lines: 10, 2 Strindheim - Lade - Sentrum -, 21, 75 (30 min walk)

Train

Trondheim (29 min walk)
Lademoen (36 min walk)