munkholmen

This was a spur of the moment trip for me and I was so glad I took it. I enjoyed the boat ride across, the tranquility of the island and the views were great. The water was the clearest I have ever seen. Next time I would go prepared with a picnic, swimming costume and towel.

A trip to Munkholmen can be a nice change to urban Trondheim. This historic place is situated on an island in the fjord leading in to the city.You travel by boat from the very center of Trondheim. It´s not very much to do out there, but a nice place to have lunch before returning.

Took a boat trip to Munkholmen on impulse on a beautiful summer's day and found it to be full of sun-worshipping visitors all over the grassy areas and small sandy beaches. There are regular, guided tours of the historic buildings on the tiny island, and the boats from downtown run all day long and the tickets are acceptably priced. There is a cafe which I didn't try during my brief visit. The beach feeling was a big surprise!

It was neat to take the ferry over. We ate dinner and watched the sunset. The tour gave us so many fascinating facts about the history of the island.

I was in Trondheim on a business trip and had a day off (meeting was cancelled) so thought I'd do a bit of sightseeing. A Norwegian friend recommended I take the boat and go see 'Monk Island', so I did just that!The ferry leaves every hour from the harbour - there is a small sign there but it's not hugely obvious. If you can, try to pick up a tourist map (from the airport or any of the Information kiosks) as it is labelled clearly there. Outside the ferry boarding jetty there are Norwegian fishermen selling freshly-caught crabs and fish.The ferry itself should cost 80 NOK for a return, and it takes about 10 minutes to reach the island itself.The island has quite a deserted feel to it (which is quite nice actually!) and there isn't much to do. Tours of the stone tower are at half past the hour (from 11:30 to 15:30 daily) and I would really recommend you do one! The guide we had was an older gentleman with excellent English and a really engaging way about him. He managed to bring the island to life through its history (and particularly his enthusiasm and knowledge about it, which was palpable and infectious). The tour should last around 30 minutes, which means you have another 15 minutes to walk around the WWII guns, explore the beach, or have a drink & snack in the charming little cottage cafe, before the next ferry back to 'the mainland'.The history of the island itself is fascinating.... but I'll leave you to learn yourself when you visit! Enjoy!

I loved visiting this small island on a sunny day in Trondheim. The boat ride is great and the fare included return travel for 70nok the history is fascinating and the beach is lovely to relax and view the city, There is a café serving beer, and the monastery is 40nok for the guided tour. well worth a trip

Munkholmen is a very nice place to spend a couple of hours on a sunny summer day. The small beach is nice for the children, and the guided tour in the old building is well worth the money.

I went with the boat one day in the best summer for ages. It felt like going on a vacation. Since last time I went there they have upgraded the harbour where the shuttle boats embark. Some also use the pier to dive from. On the eastern side of the island there is a nice sandy beach, while the beach facing the city is a bit more rocky and with a rich flora of seaweeds. The island have an old history and may have given the name to the original name of the city as well as the river (Nidarholm). It was first used as an excecution place during the viking age and was used as a monastery in the middle ages which gave its current name. If you go on the guided tour in the tower you will also get to experience the peculiar acoustics of the former ammunitions storage room. The restaurant inside the wall might be a bit pricey and underwhelming. During the summer there are also theatre plays there.The boatride is a bit costly, if it were cheaper I'd go more often in the summer.It's the best beach near the city centre, but other alternatives during hot days are to go to Korsvika and the other beaches and bays along the Lade peninsula. The beaches there are quite rocky though and not as pleasant, maybe with the exception of Devlebukta towards Leangen and Rotvoll which has sandy bottom but less pleasant area to lay down. However there are several nice fresh water lakes to go swimming in along the Byåsen hills:Theisendammen is nearest to the centre, a steep walk up from the Ila and Ilsvika neighbourhoods and near the folk museum. It's easiest found when trekking along the picturesque footpath by the stream that runs from the dam towards Ilsvika. If you take the tramline from St. Olavs gate you can reach two other lakes. Kyvannet and Lianvannet. South of Lianvannet there is also a lake called Haukvatnet whose surroundings have been especially prepared for disabled people.

Great little island just next to Trondheim. If possible, take the sightseeing tour before it. You can still get to the island but you'll also see a bit more of Trondheim. Also take your swimming clothes with you, it's possible to swim. And be sure to visit the small cafeteria. The pastry is so good - especially if you'll be there at the right time and they just come out of the oven.

the fortress is also amazing. founded as a Castle by monks (munk=monk) it lies directly in the front of the natural Harbour of trondheim. Militarized it was later used as fortress overlooking the whole Fjord and giving shelter to the City against invadors. Later on the nazis installed some 8,8 flak-guns, which covered the naval base aganist air-strikes. one of those weapons is still on the Island.there are guided tours at the fortress twice a day but you have to be there early or late at the day....cannot remember the times but we could not take part at a guided tour

Tis as 100 years since monks were on the island but it is till a good place to visit and the guide is excellent. The acoustics in the central dome and quite incredible - thre is a pleasant boat ride to get to it as well.

A place to spend a summer day when the sun is out and the water is ok to swim in. Take the boat out here and spend the day having fun and relaxing. Its also possible to have a tour to learn a bit of the history.

A 10 minute boattrip from Ravnkloa (old fishmarket) takes you out to this historical and beatiful island. For those intrested in history i recomend a guided tour. Well Worth the 3-40kr it costs.If you whant to swim or some sunbathing i recomend to go there on lowtide as this gives the best spots for both. A picnic on the gras inside the walls is recommended for couples (recommend that you buy shrimps from the fish shop next to where the boat pick you up). Young childen have more Space and room for games outside the walls.There is a cafe where you can buy a Nice dinner and beer/wine if you whant.Boats go abouth every 30 min from 10 to 19 in the summer. There is a greath fish shop/market where the boat picks you up and i recomend to get a bag of shrimps from them for the picnic.

The guided tour was essential to understanding the history of the place. I thought that the guide might have been a little more clued up on the calibre of the weapons installed by the Gemans.

The history of the building is quite interesting, and the guide was charming. It also has a gallery, where you can find local handcrafts. The café was expensive, but I saw that many locals go and have picnics in the garden, and it's a lovely view of Trondheim.