Board a private vessel and sail the Trondheimsfjord to Munkholmen — an island that has served as monastery, fortress and prison across 1,000 years of Norwegian history. Return with the city skyline and cathedral spire as your backdrop from the water.
What to expect
Your private vessel departs from Ravnkloa fish market pier, threading past the colourful harbour and out into the shimmering Trondheimsfjord. On Munkholmen, your guide walks you through the Benedictine monastery foundations (c. 1100), the circular Dutch-built fortress (1658) and the island's 20th-century use as a WWII prisoner camp. The island café serves coffee and open-faced shrimp sandwiches on the terrace facing the mainland. The return crossing at golden hour, with the cathedral and rooftops glowing, is a memory that lingers long after the voyage ends.
Good to know
Public ferry departs Ravnkloa (10-minute walk from pier) May–September; first departure 10:00, last return 18:00 — confirm times against all-aboard. For a private charter, contact local operators through Visit Trondheim's recommendations or Trondheim For You. Allow 3 hours total including crossing time. Bring a windproof layer even in summer.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Trondheim — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
More to do in Trondheim
- Nidaros Cathedral: Private Expert-Led Tour + Regalia Vault
- Trondheim Private Walking Tour: Bakklandet, Bridge & Old Quarter
- Sverresborg Trøndelag Folk Museum: Open-Air Norway Through the Ages
- Ringve Music Museum: Norway's National Instrument Collection + Recital
- Kristiansten Fortress: Panoramic Trondheim with a Military Historian