To rock from daytime until dawn

Trees are the one thing that a cruise ship lack. Fortunately, Trondheim boasts a large number of them just minutes from the city center. Take the classic tram from St. Olavs gate in the city center and enjoy the spectacular views of the city as it gently ascends the city hills. After about 25 minutes, you'll be entering Trondheim's Bymarka - city forest - and disembarking at Lian. A leisurely stroll around the lake takes around 30 minutes, after which you may take the tram back to the city. There are also plenty of great places to pause for a picnic, whether on a bench or on the rocks. Whether you go fast or slow, it's a lovely relaxing way to spend a few hours.

Bakklandet, Trondheim's most attractive neighborhood, is recognized today for its timber houses, café culture, and bicycles, but its roots are in commerce and industry, since it was once home to mariners, fisherman, and laborers. Enjoy freshly brewed coffee in one of the numerous pavement cafés, browse the stores for handcrafted products, or admire the views of the ancient wooden warehouses along the Nidelva river. Whatever you do, a walk down Bakklandet is a necessity on any day in Trondheim.

While you're there, take a stroll across Gamle Bybro, which connects Bakklandet to the city center. The Ancient Town Bridge, which was built in 1681 and rebuilt in 1861, is historically significant and still has many of its original features, such as the gate house on the city center side and the old iron gates. It also has one of the nicest views of the river in Trondheim.

In Trondheim, you don't have to wait till the sun goes down to rock out. Rockheim is a museum and cultural center that takes you from the innocent origins of 1950s rock in Norway to present heavy metal superstars. You can make a day of it with interactive displays and listening positions, though in reserved Norway, we wouldn't recommend utilizing Rockheim as your own karaoke bar. When the sun begins to set, continue the theme by going to Fru Lundgreen, a basement pub with a nonstop soundtrack of Scandinavian rock.