Nidaros Cathedral
Nidaros Cathedral is a Lutheran cathedral located in Trondheim, Norway. Dating back to the 13th century, this cultural property features Romanesque and Gothic architectural styles and is constructed from soapstone. Designed by architect Heinrich Ernst Schirmer, it is dedicated to the Holy Trinity. It is the second most looked-up sight in Norway among those on this site.
Planning a visit
The cathedral is located 26 kilometers from Trondheim Airport, Værnes, and 391 kilometers from Oslo. For those planning a visit, the period from May to August offers the mildest weather, with daily highs ranging from 13 °C to 18 °C. Outside of these months, temperatures are colder, often falling between -7 °C and 3 °C. Rain is frequent year-round, with about 16 to 21 rainy days per month throughout the year. The cathedral operates on a specific schedule: Monday through Friday from 09:00 to 14:00, Saturday from 09:00 to 13:00, and Sunday from 13:00 to 17:00. The building accommodates up to 1,700 people at a time. Visitors can find further information on the official website.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 18 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -1 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 8 | 2 | -1 |
| Average low, °C | -7 | -6 | -4 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 3 | -2 | -6 |
| Rainfall, mm | 101 | 83 | 67 | 50 | 55 | 68 | 82 | 93 | 101 | 95 | 89 | 97 |
| Rainy days | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 17 | 20 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
