Landmark
Stiftsgården
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Stiftsgården is the official royal residence in Trondheim and an architectural marvel as one of the largest wooden buildings in Scandinavia. Built in the 18th century, this neoclassical mansion features a distinctive yellow wooden facade with white trim, spanning 140 rooms. Visitors can tour the interior during guided visits, which showcase elegant period furnishings, ornate stucco ceilings, and grand reception halls used for royal events. The building also houses the Royal Guard and is used for official functions when the royal family is in town.
Don't miss
- Tour the grand reception rooms, including the ballroom with its crystal chandeliers and gilded details.
- Learn about the building's history as a private residence before becoming a royal palace.
- Walk through the surrounding park, a peaceful green space in the city center.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Stiftsgården
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inTrondheim's Inner Circle: A Self-Guided Audio Tour4.2★ · 19 travelers1–2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$8 per personSee dates →
Most bookedHighlights of the Region -City/Skudenes/Avaldsnes Guided Bustour4.7★ · 99 travelers~4 hoursFree cancellationFrom$93 per personSee dates →
Private & flexibleTrondheim's Regalia Self-Guided Tour of Norway's Historic Centre4.8★ · 13 travelers~1 hoursFree cancellationFrom$10 per personSee dates →More attractions in Trondheim