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Kristiansten Fortress

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Kristiansten Fortress

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Location: Trondheim, Sør-Trøndelag, Norway

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1. Kristiansten Fortress – Trondheim Market Square loop from Rosenborg

7.27km

01:58

90m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Kristiansten Fortress – Trondheim Torvet loop from Rosenborg

6.26km

01:41

80m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Nedre Bakklandet – Kristiansten Fortress loop from Trondheim

14.0km

03:43

150m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Ingo.K

October 2, 2018

From here you have a nice view over the city.
The fortress was built in 1681.

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Ingo.K

November 13, 2018

From the fortress you have a nice view over the city.

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Maik Bamberg

July 18, 2022

The parking lot in front is free for 1 hour.

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Wandermaus Mo

November 9, 2022

Steep ascent via the direct path. But there is a good view and there are even public toilets

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Josef🔋MTB

January 12, 2024

Very interesting story behind it and a wonderful view of one of the most beautiful cities in Norway.

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Heiko Edelmann

August 29, 2025

Very good for views but the floor under the roof is more than shaky.

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🌲 Marion SD 🌲

September 24, 2022

Super preserved fortress with casemates, cannons and the fortress itself. From there you have a great view of the city of Trondheim.

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Wandermaus Mo

November 9, 2022

Beautiful fortress visible from afar

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Kirsten 🌺

November 10, 2023

The Kristiansten Festning (Kristiansten Fortress) stands on a hill outside Trondheim city center. It was intended to protect the city from attacks and was equipped with several cannons.

The most striking feature of the fortress is the white keep, a four-story tower with embrasures.

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Günther Thorey

October 22, 2023

Fortress with a view high over Trondheim.

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Josef🔋MTB

January 12, 2024

Very nice view over Trondheim and beyond.

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Schapp u. die Kegelrobbe🏃🦭🌲🌞🇩🇪

September 20, 2024

It stands on a hill outside Trondheim city center.
It was designed to protect the city from attacks and was equipped with several cannons.
There is no admission charge.
It was built after the Trondheim city fire in 1681 and was completed in 1685.

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Uta Rö

March 24, 2025

freely accessible facility above the complex with beautiful views of the city

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PeterStar

March 23, 2023

From up here you have a great view of the city. If you want to go even higher, you can climb the tower for free. The floors are pretty cute but you have a kind of museum here.

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Josef🔋MTB

July 6, 2025

From up here you have a great view of the city.

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Philipp

June 27, 2023

Old fortress with lots of green space

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Günther Thorey

October 22, 2023

Nice view over the city.

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Two Wheels And I Am Happy

March 30, 2024

Great Views from the Top, bit of s steep approach from the Cathedral.

Sascha

June 12, 2024

The fort is currently being renovated.

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Kristiansten Fortress

1. Kristiansten Fortress – Trondheim Market Square loop from Rosenborg

2. Kristiansten Fortress – Trondheim Torvet loop from Rosenborg

3. Nedre Bakklandet – Kristiansten Fortress loop from Trondheim

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