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Trondheim, Norway
Trondheim is a city of colorful wooden warehouses along the Nidelva River, crowned by the magnificent Nidaros Cathedral — Scandinavia's largest medieval building and the northernmost Gothic cathedral in the world. Walking from the cathedral through the old town, you pass the Archbishop's Palace, the charming Bakklandet neighborhood of pastel wooden houses along the river, and the iconic Old Town Bridge with its red-painted arches. The Kristiansten Fortress, on a hill east of the center, offers panoramic views. Trondheim's compact center is flat and easy to walk, with the Solsiden waterfront area providing modern dining and cultural venues. The Trampe bicycle lift — the world's first and only — helps cyclists up the steep Bakklandet hill, though walking up is equally rewarding for the views.
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Walk along the east bank of the Nidelva through Bakklandet for the city's most photogenic route — the colorful wooden houses reflected in the river are Trondheim's signature view.
June through August offers warm weather and near-constant daylight, with the St. Olav Festival in late July celebrating the city's medieval heritage.