City Sightseeing (Tour A)
Northern Europe Excursions
- £45-55
- 3.5 hours
- Hard
We travel from the pier through the busy city centre, past the market square with the statue of the Viking King who founded the city, to the impressive, Gothic style Nidaros Cathedral.
We travel from the pier through the busy city centre, past the market square with the statue of the Viking King who founded the city, to the impressive, Gothic style Nidaros Cathedral. The Cathedral, dating from the 12th century, is one of the finest and largest in Gothic style in Scandinavia. In the Middle Ages, pilgrims came to pray and drink from the well that sprang up next to St Olav’s grave – the patron saint of Norway. Behind the cathedral lies another stone building dating back to the Middle Ages – the Archbishopry – where the head of the Catholic Church in Norway had his fortified residence until the Reformation in 1537, when the last archbishop had to flee the country. After our visit to the cathedral, we drive through the city to Sverresli, for a short stop at the observation point. Weather permitting, we will enjoy an excellent view of the fjord, the city and the surroundings. Our next stop will be at the Open Air Folk Museum at Sverresborg. Buildings have been brought to the site from all over the area and reassembled to provide an authentic insight into the urban and rural culture of Trøndelag County. From the Folk Museum we return to the city centre, passing en route the old winding bridge and 200 and 300 year old warehouses along the river.
There is quite a lot of walking during this tour, including a steep slope from the coach to the museum, and some steps at the cathedral. We do not recommend it for passengers with limited mobility. The sights visited may be seen in a different order to that described.
DESCRIPTION CORRECT FOR 2008 NORWAY CRUISES
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Snack or meal provided
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Refreshments available
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Free time
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Shopping opportunity
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Wheelchair access
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Swimming opportunity
All prices are based on operating costs, tariffs and rates of exchange and are subject to change without notice.
