Boat heritage
Three working wooden boats and the Nordic clinker tradition.
Our story
Trondheim,at human pace.
We bring guests closer to the city through its old water roads, forest paths and living stories—always in small groups, with local people and enough time to truly arrive.
One local company · Two ways to exploreOn water.
On water.
On foot.
Trondheim by Boat and Trondheim by Foot grew from a simple belief: visitors understand a place better when they are given time, local company and a genuine connection to how people live there.
On the water, our traditional clinker-built wooden boats carry guests through the canal, along the Nidelva and onto Trondheim Fjord. On land, our guides share the city's history, Bymarka's outdoor culture and the old pilgrimage routes towards Nidaros.
The experiences may look different, but the method is the same. Small groups. Honest stories. Thoughtful hosting. No rushing, no crowds.
We do not place heritage behind glass.We sail it, walk it and share it.
Four connected traditions⚓ ⌖ ♧ ✦
A city shaped by movement.
Trondheim was built beside water and grew around routes of trade, faith and everyday work. Our experiences follow those connections rather than separating the city into isolated attractions.
City stories
Saints, kings, workers and residents—not only monuments.
Bymarka
Dogs, snow, fire and the local culture of staying outside.
Pilgrimage
Old paths, meaningful arrivals and slow travel to Nidaros.
What guides our work
Values you can experience.
Time creates connection.
We keep groups small and itineraries human. Guests should have time to ask, notice and take part—not simply pass through.
Tradition needs work.
Boats, routes and knowledge survive when they remain useful. We maintain them, employ people around them and invite new generations in.
Tourism should give back.
We collaborate with local guides, mushers, food providers and partners while creating work and opportunities in our own community.
The people behind the experienceLocal knowledge,
Local knowledge,
shared personally.
Our team brings together guides, skippers, an apprentice and local partners. Different skills, one shared responsibility: make every guest feel safely included in the place and its stories.
Guides who tell human stories
Our guides connect the large historical events with daily life, humour and the people who shaped Trondheim.
Skippers who know each boat
Traditional boats respond differently. Local judgement and familiarity with the vessel shape every safe departure.
Partners rooted in place
Experiences such as dogsledding grow from real family knowledge and established relationships—not imported concepts.
Find your way into TrondheimCome as a guest.
Come as a guest.
Leave closer to the place.
Choose the river, the fjord, the forest, the city or the pilgrim path. We will proudly take it slow.
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