Trondheim (Norway)

Trondheim is a port town on the central Norwegian coast, located on a fjord at the mouth of River Nid. This was the first Norwegian capital, founded 1,000 years ago under the name Nidaros.

Norway's monarchs are still crowned in the 12th-century Nidaros Cathedral - Scandinavia's biggest medieval building and one of Europe's foremost Gothic monuments. The town is famous for its numerous wooden buildings and historic landmarks, mostly on an island between fjord and river, and has a lovely open-air folk-culture museum. Visit the famous museum of musical instruments in Ringve or Stiftsgarden Palace.

In 2018, the cruise port had scheduled 93 ship calls with around 165,000 passengers. The Port's ever largest cruise ship so far is MSC Meraviglia (max passenger 5400, crew 1400, length 315 m) docking on May 17th (2018). Port expansion projects include enlarging the ISPS zone's bus parking area and building a new bollard (short post for mooring lines).

In 2019, the Port had booked 88 cruise ship berthings and estimated ~160,000 passengers. For 2020 were scheduled 100 ship calls.

In 2023, the Port reported a record year handling a total of 108 cruise ship calls and ~177,000 tourists. In 2024, the numbers dropped to 93 calls (booked berthings at Trondheim, Hitra, Froya, Namsos) and 170,700 passengers. For 2025 were booked 98 berthings and expected ~174,000 passengers.

Currently, Port Trondheim provides shore power only at its smaller quay (Quay 1/Pier 1), serving vessels from companies like Hurtigruten Expeditions and Mystic Cruises.

For 2026 is scheduled for inauguration a shore power installation at the main cruise quay (Pier 68). The facility is designed to provide 50Hz and 60Hz (6,6kV and 11kV) and max 12 mW electricity and is fitted with IEC/IEEE 80005-1 plugs. The project's total cost is ~NKr 87 million (~EUR 7,5M), of which Nkr 20M/EUR 1,7M government funding and the remaining NKr 67M from Trondheim Port Authority funds.

Further port infrastructure developments include the extension of Pier 68 from 96 to 120 m (315 to 394 ft). Cruise Quay 68 currently can accommodate vessels with max LOA length 360 m/1181 ft.

Trondheim cruise terminal