Nidaros Cathedral
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Why go
- The burial site of St Olav, the king the cathedral was built over
- The west front, with 57 statues of biblical figures from 1929
- The octagon on the east side, nearly unchanged since the 12th century
Don't miss
- Altar front of gilded bronze reliefsAsbjørg Borgfelt made the altar front from ten reliefs in gilded bronze.At the altar.
- South transept chapelThe chapel on the south side of the transept was consecrated in 1161 by Øystein Erlendsson.South side of the transept.1161
- Gothic choirThe choir was built in two phases, the first starting in 1140, and closely resembles Lincoln Cathedral in England.In the choir.1140
- Memorial chapel in the lectoriumThe chapel honours men and women who gave their lives for the homeland in 1940–1945.In the lectorium.1940–1945
- Main organThe main organ was built by the Steinmeyer firm in 1930.In the church.1930
Know before you go
- Entrance tickets are sold at the Visitor Center.
- A combined ticket covers The Crown Regalia and The Archbishop's Palace Museum.
- A tower climb is offered, but only in summer.
- The three chapels in the crypt are normally closed to visitors.
- Concert tickets are sold online through Hoopla.no.
- Access to the church's services is free.
Legends and hidden details
- Legend tells of St Olav's miracles, which spread across Norway and the rest of Europe.
- Pilgrims traditionally walk around the cathedral three times before they go in.
- The shrine behind the high altar gave the church its nickname, 'heart of the country'.
Services and visiting hours
- Saturday
- 09:00–13:00
- Sunday
- 13:00–17:00 One of the cathedral's choirs normally sings at the Sunday Mass.
Interesting facts3
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Pilgrims who complete the pilgrimage receive a pilgrim certificate.
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300 singers
The cathedral has three large organs and six choirs, with over 300 singers in total.
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Its only surviving known relic is a femur in a silver-gilt reliquary.
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History
Nidaros Cathedral was built over the grave of Olav Haraldsson, the king who fell at Stiklestad in 1030 and brought Christianity to Norway. His grave became one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Northern Europe. Building of a stone church began in 1070, and the cathedral was substantially complete around 1300. Fires in 1328 and 1531 badly damaged it. A fire in 1708 burned it down to its stone walls.
- 1030Olav Haraldsson falls at the battle of Stiklestad. His grave later becomes the centre of the cathedral.
- 1070Building of a larger stone church begins over the grave.
- 1152The bishop's seat is raised to archbishopric, and the church becomes the cathedral of the archbishops.
- 1300The cathedral is substantially complete after a building period of about 230 years.
- 1537After the Reformation, the cathedral becomes part of the Church of Norway.
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- 1708A fire burns the cathedral down to its stone walls.
- 1869Restoration begins under architect Heinrich Ernst Schirmer.
- 2001The restoration is officially completed, though repairs continue.
Sources: Nidaros Cathedral - Wikipedia · Trondheim - Wikivoyage (see) · Nidarosdomen | Nidaros Cathedral · Nidarosdomen | About · Nidarosdomen | St. Olav · Nidarosdom - Wikipedia · Cathédrale de Nidaros - Wikipedia · Nidarosdomen - Wikipedia · Nidaros Cathedral: description (its own site) · checked 26 Oct 2026
- Website
- nidarosdomen.no/
- Phone
- +4773890800
Questions and answers
What are the opening hours of Nidaros Cathedral?
Nidaros Cathedral is open Monday to Friday 09:00 to 18:00, Saturday 09:00 to 13:00 and Sunday 13:00 to 17:00.
Do I need a ticket to visit Nidaros Cathedral?
Entrance tickets are sold at the Visitor Center. Access to the church's services is free. A combined ticket covers The Crown Regalia and The Archbishop's Palace Museum.
Can you climb the tower at Nidaros Cathedral?
A tower climb is offered at Nidaros Cathedral, but only in summer.
Where can I buy concert tickets for Nidaros Cathedral?
Concert tickets for Nidaros Cathedral are sold online through Hoopla.no.
How do pilgrims get to Nidaros Cathedral?
Pilgrims reach the cathedral along the historic Pilgrim's Route. The main pilgrimage route to it is about 640 km long and starts in Oslo.
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