Trondheim

American

[tron-heym, trawn-heym] / ˈtrɒn heɪm, ˈtrɔn heɪm /

noun

a seaport in central Norway, on Trondheim Fiord.

Trondheim British

/ ˈtrɔnhɛim, ˈtrɒndˌhaɪm /

noun

Former name (until the 16th century and from 1930 to 1931): Nidaros. a port in central Norway, on Trondheim Fjord (an inlet of the Norwegian Sea): national capital until 1380; seat of the Technical University of Norway. Pop: 154 351 (2004 est)

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The mountain photos will also be on display at the PoMo museum in Trondheim.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

This includes a career-spanning survey at London’s National Portrait Gallery that will travel to Edinburgh’s Royal Scottish Academy, as well as exhibitions in Kassel, Germany, and Trondheim, Norway.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

As a boy, his family moved from Oslo to the winter-sports cradle of Trondheim.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

Local media reported that the man was in charge of steering the ship but failed to change course when entering the Trondheim Fjord.

From BBC • May 23, 2025

In summer time they were visited by ships from the neighbouring islands and from Trondheim, which brought them corn, cloths, and other necessaries in exchange for fish and skins.

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