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Living heritage · Canal & Nidelva

TrondheimRiver Cruise

Glide beneath old bridges and alongside Trondheim's colourful wooden wharves in a traditional clinker-built boat. One unhurried hour of local stories, river views and living coastal heritage.

Guests cruising on the Nidelva in a traditional wooden boat in Trondheim
✦ Small boat · Maximum 12
Duration1 hour
GroupMaximum 12 per boat
Meeting pointRavnkloa
SeasonMarch–November
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The experience

Trondheim was shaped by the water

Step aboard one of our traditional wooden boats at Ravnkloa and enter the city through its oldest route. We travel through the canal and onto the Nidelva, where warehouses lean over the water, Bakklandet rises behind the wharves and Nidaros Cathedral appears above the riverbank.

Your skipper and local host share stories about trade, boatbuilding, the city and everyday life along the water. The boat is small enough to bring you close to the river and the details larger vessels pass by.

Part of the place

Open boat, changing weather, genuine Trondheim.

Our clinker-built boats are open to the sky. Sun, wind and an occasional shower are part of travelling the traditional way. We provide life jackets, sheepskins and blankets; you bring clothes suited to the day's forecast.

Living UNESCO heritage

Travel in a clinker-built boat connected to a Nordic boatbuilding tradition more than a thousand years old.

The city from water level

See the canal, historic wharves, Bakklandet and river landmarks from an unusually intimate perspective.

Local stories

Meet the people who operate and care for the boats, and hear the stories that belong to this river.

Small and unhurried

No crowds and no rushing—only twelve guests per boat and time to take in the surroundings.

Your hour on the river

Meet at RavnkloaFind us by the benches near the Last Viking statue—not at the Munkholmen ferry.
Welcome aboardMeet your skipper, receive a life jacket and hear a short safety briefing.
Through the canalLeave the harbour slowly and discover Trondheim's maritime gateway.
Along the NidelvaPass the colourful wharves and hear the stories behind the cityscape.
Return to RavnkloaComplete the circular one-hour cruise in the heart of Trondheim.
Before you go

Practical information

Meeting point

  • Ravnkloa, Munkegata 66
  • Right-hand pontoon when facing the water
  • Benches by the Last Viking statue
  • We are not the Munkholmen ferry
  • Arrive 10–15 minutes before departure

What to wear

  • Dress for an open boat
  • Windproof outer layer recommended
  • Warm layer even on mild days
  • Rain jacket if showers are forecast
  • Practical, flat footwear

Good to know

  • One-hour round trip
  • Maximum 12 guests per boat
  • Route may change with river conditions
  • Several boats available for larger groups
  • Private River & Fjord option available
Questions & answers

Good to know

Is this the ferry to Munkholmen?

No. We operate small traditional wooden boats from the right-hand pontoon at Ravnkloa. Look for the benches and the Last Viking statue.

Are the boats covered?

No. These are open traditional boats, giving you an uninterrupted view of the city. We provide sheepskins and blankets, but you should dress for the weather.

Is the cruise suitable for children?

Families are welcome. Children receive an appropriately sized life jacket and must remain with their responsible adult throughout the trip.

What happens if it rains?

Light rain is normally part of the experience, so bring suitable clothing. If wind, water levels or other conditions make the trip unsafe, we will contact you about rescheduling or a refund.

Can you accommodate a larger group?

Yes. We operate three traditional boats with space for up to 12 guests in each. Contact us for companies, cruise groups and private events.

Can we book the boat privately?

Yes. A private one-hour River Cruise is available for up to 12 guests per boat, and a longer River & Fjord experience can also be arranged.

Traditional boat · Local stories · Slow travel

See Trondheim
from its oldest road.

The river has carried people, timber, trade and stories through the city for centuries. Come aboard and become part of the next chapter.

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