Great fires ravaged the city in 1598, 1651, 1681, 1708, twice in 1717, 1742, 1788, 1841 and 1842; however, these were only the worst cases and there have been several smaller fires in the city.
Brundalen Skole, has big festivals each year, and is building out to increase space. Ila skole was founded in 1770 and is the oldest primary school in Trondheim. == Media == Adresseavisen is the largest regional newspaper and the oldest active newspaper in Norway, having been established in 1767.
Brundalen Skole, has big festivals each year, and is building out to increase space. Ila skole was founded in 1770 and is the oldest primary school in Trondheim. == Media == Adresseavisen is the largest regional newspaper and the oldest active newspaper in Norway, having been established in 1767.
The islet has served as a place of execution, a monastery, a fortress, prison, and a Second World War anti-aircraft gun station. Stiftsgården is the royal residence in Trondheim, originally constructed in 1774 by Cecilie Christine Schøller.
Great fires ravaged the city in 1598, 1651, 1681, 1708, twice in 1717, 1742, 1788, 1841 and 1842; however, these were only the worst cases and there have been several smaller fires in the city.
At 140 rooms constituting , it is possibly the largest wooden building in Northern Europe, and has been used by royals and their guests since 1800. A statue of Leif Ericson is located at the seaside, close to the old Customs Building, the cruise ship facilities and the new swimming hall.
Today, it is the northernmost medieval cathedral in the world, and the second largest in Scandinavia. During the Middle Ages, and again after independence was restored in 1814, the Nidaros Cathedral was the coronation church of the Norwegian kings.
It repelled the invading Swedes in 1718, but was decommissioned in 1816 by Crown Prince Regent Charles John. A statue of Olav Tryggvason, the founder of Trondheim, is located in the city's central square, mounted on top of an obelisk.
Built in 1816, the theatre is the oldest theatre still in use in Scandinavia.
It was incorporated in 1838.
Today, there are few physical remains of this enormous construction project. ===Municipal history=== The city of Trondheim was established on 1 January 1838 (see formannskapsdistrikt).
Great fires ravaged the city in 1598, 1651, 1681, 1708, twice in 1717, 1742, 1788, 1841 and 1842; however, these were only the worst cases and there have been several smaller fires in the city.
Great fires ravaged the city in 1598, 1651, 1681, 1708, twice in 1717, 1742, 1788, 1841 and 1842; however, these were only the worst cases and there have been several smaller fires in the city.
On 1 January 1864, part of Strinda (population: 1,229) was amalgamated with Trondheim.
Then, on 1 January 1893, another part of Strinda (population: 4,097) was transferred to Trondheim.
The design of the coat-of-arms that was adopted in 1897, and is still used today, was made by Håkon Thorsen. == Geography == Trondheim is situated where the River Nidelva meets Trondheim Fjord with an excellent harbour and sheltered condition.
The all-time high was recorded 22 July 1901, and the all-time low in February 1899.
The most exceptional record is the May record low from 1900, 3.7 °C colder than the second coldest May night.
The all-time high was recorded 22 July 1901, and the all-time low in February 1899.
King Haakon VII was the last monarch to be crowned there, in 1906.
The name of the diocese was, however, changed from Trondhjem stift to Nidaros bispedømme (Diocese of Nidaros) in 1918. Trondheim was briefly named Drontheim during the Second World War, as a German exonym. == History == Trondheim was named Kaupangen (market place or trading place) by Viking King Olav Tryggvason in 997 CE.
The Trøndelag area has seen average temperatures increase by almost in the last 25 years. All the monthly record lows are from 1955 or older, with half of them from before 1920.
The name was restored in order to reaffirm the city's link with its glorious past, despite the fact that a 1928 referendum on the name of the city had resulted in 17,163 votes in favour of Trondhjem and only 1,508 votes in favour of Nidaros.
Its characteristic round, red building from 1929 sits at the head of the bridge crossing the river southwards from the city centre.
In the Dano-Norwegian period, during the years as a provincial town in the united kingdoms of Denmark–Norway, the city name was spelled Trondhjem. Following the example set by the renaming of the capital Kristiania to Oslo, Nidaros was reintroduced as the official name of the city for a brief period from 1 January 1930 until 6 March 1931.
In the Dano-Norwegian period, during the years as a provincial town in the united kingdoms of Denmark–Norway, the city name was spelled Trondhjem. Following the example set by the renaming of the capital Kristiania to Oslo, Nidaros was reintroduced as the official name of the city for a brief period from 1 January 1930 until 6 March 1931.
The conflict was finally settled by the Treaty of Copenhagen on 27 May 1660. During the Second World War, Trondheim was occupied by Nazi Germany from 9 April 1940, the first day of the invasion of Norway, until the end of the war in Europe, 8 May 1945.
The city and its citizens were also subject to harsh treatment by the occupying powers, including imposition of martial law in October 1942.
The conflict was finally settled by the Treaty of Copenhagen on 27 May 1660. During the Second World War, Trondheim was occupied by Nazi Germany from 9 April 1940, the first day of the invasion of Norway, until the end of the war in Europe, 8 May 1945.
The earliest weather stations were located closer to the city centre (Trondheim, 58 m), but from 1945 the only weather station has been located further form the centre and at a higher elevation (Voll, 127 m and Tyholt, 113 m) thus at a colder location.
The music production team Stargate started out in Trondheim. Trondheim is also home to Rockheim, the national museum of popular music, which is responsible for collecting, preserving and sharing Norwegian popular music from the 1950s to the present day. ===Film=== Trondheim features a lively film scene, including three filmfests: Minimalen Short Film Fest and Kosmorama International Film Fest in March, and Trondheim Documentarfestival in November.
On 1 January 1952, the Lade area of Strinda (population: 2,230) was transferred to Trondheim.
The Trøndelag area has seen average temperatures increase by almost in the last 25 years. All the monthly record lows are from 1955 or older, with half of them from before 1920.
Starting with King Olav V in 1957, coronation was replaced by consecration.
The last overnight frost in June was in 1958, and the coldest night in May after year 2000 had low -2.7 °C. A new sunrecorder was established by met.no in the city at Gløshaugen (NTNU) December 2015.
The current municipality dates from 1964, when Trondheim merged with Byneset, Leinstrand, Strinda and Tiller. Trondheim has a very mild climate for its northerly latitude, resulting in moderate summers and winters that often remain above the freezing point in seaside areas.
On 1 January 1964, a major municipal merger took place: the neighbouring municipalities of Leinstrand (population: 4,193), Byneset (population: 2,049), Strinda (population: 44,600), and Tiller (population: 3,595) were all merged with the city of Trondheim (population: 56,982), which nearly doubled the population of the municipality.
They have won the Norwegian Premier League 26 times between 1967 and 2018, have reached the UEFA Champions League group stage 12 times, and made it to the last 8 on one occasion.
Based on the 1971–2000 average recorded at the airport, there are 14 days each winter with at least of snow cover on the ground and 22 days with a daily minimum temperature of or less.
It was closed in 1971 after the opening of Trondheim Prison at Tunga. Trondheim Prison (Norwegian: Trondheim fengsel) is a prison that belongs to the Northern Region of the Norwegian Correctional Services.
From 1982 - 1993 the city had weather station at Tyholt (113 m) while Voll was not operational. Temperatures have warmed in recent decades.
In 1991, the present King Harald V and Queen Sonja were consecrated in the cathedral.
From 1982 - 1993 the city had weather station at Tyholt (113 m) while Voll was not operational. Temperatures have warmed in recent decades.
Since 1994 there is also a fast commuter boat service to Kristiansund, the closest coastal city to the southwest.
Trondheim has two cinemas in the center of the city, Prinsen Kino and Nova kino Prinsen Kinosenter, Nova Kinosenter ===Sports and recreation=== Granåsen Ski Centre, a Nordic skiing venue located in Byåsen, regularly hosts World Cup competitions in ski jumping, biathlon and cross-country skiing, as well as the 1997 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships.
The lapse rate is approximately per , so the city centre at 10 m asl will be about warmer than Voll, while higher altitudes than Voll will be accordingly colder. Three of the monthly record highs are from after 2000.
The last overnight frost in June was in 1958, and the coldest night in May after year 2000 had low -2.7 °C. A new sunrecorder was established by met.no in the city at Gløshaugen (NTNU) December 2015.
From 2002 until 2017, a wolverine lived in Bymarka. == Cityscape and sites == Most of Trondheim city centre is scattered with small speciality shops.
On 24 May 2002, their daughter Princess Märtha Louise married the writer Ari Behn in the cathedral. The Pilgrim's Route (Pilegrimsleden) to the site of Saint Olufs's tomb at Nidaros Cathedral, has recently been re-instated.
– halfway house, located in downtown Trondheim. ==Government== The municipality is governed by a municipal council of elected representatives, which in turn elect a mayor. On 1 January 2005, the city was reorganized from five boroughs into four, with each of these having separate social services offices.
Prior to 2005, Trondheim was divided into the boroughs Sentrum, Strinda, Nardo, Byåsen and Heimdal. ===Municipal council=== The city council (Bystyret) of Trondheim is made up of 67 representatives that are elected every four years.
The Population statistics listed are as of 1 January 2008.
Prior to 2011, there were 85 city council members, but this number was reduced to 67 in 2011.
The last overnight frost in June was in 1958, and the coldest night in May after year 2000 had low -2.7 °C. A new sunrecorder was established by met.no in the city at Gløshaugen (NTNU) December 2015.
Trondheim recorded 197 sunhours in October 2016 beating the previous national record for October.
In contrast, December 2016 only recorded 10 sunhours. ===Fauna=== The city has various wetland habitats.
From 2002 until 2017, a wolverine lived in Bymarka. == Cityscape and sites == Most of Trondheim city centre is scattered with small speciality shops.
Trondheim attempted but failed to become the Norwegian candidate for the 2018 Winter Olympics.
They have won the Norwegian Premier League 26 times between 1967 and 2018, have reached the UEFA Champions League group stage 12 times, and made it to the last 8 on one occasion.
Ranheim Fotball is the city's second premier football club having been promoted from the Norwegian First Division to join Eliteserien in 2018, coming in at 7th place out of 16 in its first season.
In April 2019, Trondheim recorded 308 sunhours, setting a new national record for April.
On 31 December 2019 the fully digital and local newspaper Nidaros was launched as a competitor to Adresseavisen.
A new metro line system went public 3 August 2019.
It has a population of 205,332 as of 2020, and is the third most populous municipality in Norway, although the fourth largest urban area.
On 1 January 2020, the neighboring Klæbu Municipality (population: 6,050) was merged with Trondheim Municipality. ===Coat of arms and seal=== The coat of arms dates back to the 13th century.
This was demonstrated in 2020, when May saw northwesterlies with cold air from the Greenland Sea lasting three weeks into the month, and snowfall in mid-May, setting a new record for snow in May.
The next month, high pressure and weeks with southeasterlies gave the warmest June on record, with 345 sunhours and Trondheim Airport recording new record high , Norway's warmest high in 2020. Trondheim experiences moderate snowfall from November to March, but mixed with mild weather and rainfall.
The sunniest month recorded is June 2020 with 345 sunhours.
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