Local Information
Travel
There is only one reasonable place to fly to, Trondheim Airport, Værnes.
It's best if this is the first (and, therefore, only) Norwegian airport that you arrive at: If you have a transfer in Oslo, for instance, it may happen that you will have to pick up your hold luggage, go through customs, go back through security, etc. It's doable, but it takes time, so you should leave enough time in your transfer to do this, counting in delays. Fortunately, this only happens on the way in to Norway, not on the way out.
There are direct flights to Trondheim from Amsterdam, Copenhagen, London Gatwick, Stockholm, and several other places within Europe.
From the airport, there are two companies that provide shuttle buses from the airport to the city, with only minor differences:
https://www.vaernesekspressen.no
Of course, there are also taxis (but not Uber). The taxis can be quite expensive,
Conference Details
The conference will take place on the main NTNU campus, Gløshaugen.
All talks will be held in lecture theater S8 in the Sentralbygg II building:
All breaks will take place in the Smia room upstairs:
Map of hotels and the conference restaurant
Travelling around Trondheim
It takes about 30 minutes to walk from downtown (or the hostel) to Gløshaugen campus, and a bit less in the other direction. For those who prefer the bus: one line takes you directly from downtown (or the hostel) to Gløshaugen. That's line 22 in direction Vestlia. Buying tickets with cash is expensive. There are two apps: one for tickets (AtB mobillett) and one for routes and live bus times (AtB Reise). You can attach your debit card to the app, and buy tickets this way. You then show the app screen to the bus driver when you board. A week ticket makes sense if you want to use the bus more than 7 times.
There are also city bikes with stations all over Trondheim. You can get a daily pass for these, and there is an app for unlocking them. More information at https://trondheimbysykkel.no/.
Miscellaneous, yet important, information
There is very rarely a need for cash in Trondheim: visa or master cards are accepted everywhere.
Eating/drinking out
Be aware that drinking alcohol in Trondheim is very expensive, wherever you go!
We have tried to separate our recommendations into price brackets below but this is relative to Norwegian standards - please check the websites/menu before committing!
In general, Solsiden is a very nice area to walk around and has many large restaurants (mostly chains). Bakklandet is also very pretty - the old touristy part of Trondheim - and has more cosy, individual restaurants, but higher prices.
If you are vegetarian or vegan there is an app called Vegan Trondheim which shows places with a vegan option on a map, and descriptions of what you can eat there. We love it.
Dinner - $$$
Credo: One Michelin Star.
Fagn: One Michelin Star.
HavFruen: Seafood restaurant translating to "mermaid", portion sizes vary depending on dish so be sure to ask and avoid disappointment!
Troll: Traditional Norwegian food.
Skydsstation: This very old building in Bakklandet is small and cosy inside, serving traditional food and hot chocolate.
Kalas og Canasta: Here they have a set menu of 5 courses. On Sundays there is a reduced menu at a cheaper price.
NordØst Food & Cocktails: A Norwegian/Japanese fusion restaurant at Solsiden.
Dinner - $$
Habitat: Pizza and beer, and this place is full of plants! They also have a lunch deal and brew their own kombucha.
Øx tap room: Italian (from Frati restaurant above) and beer (brewed on site).
Frati: Italian above Øx tap.
Cafe Ni Muser: On Sundays this cafe has a really good lunch buffet and soup buffet. Otherwise during the week it is a great place to come for coffee/food/drinks.
Ramp: This is in the 'hippie' area of Trondheim and has good wine and food.
Taqueros Taco & Tequila : A great selection of Tacos and cocktails.
Bankok Cafe: Not super glamorous, but great Thai food and massive portions.
Døgnvill Burger: Your standard burger restaurant, but also does milkshakes, cocktails and milkshake cocktails!
Una pizzeria: An authentic Italian at Solsiden.
Frida: Mexican food.
Tandoori Indian: According to sources, the 'only decent Indian in Trondheim'.
Mesob: Ethiopian, not super cosy but great food.
Sabura sushi: This sushi place has an all you can eat sushi buffet, which makes it a Trondheim favourite.
Dinner - $
Lyche: This restaurant backs on to the student union and is run by volunteers, and is therefore a cheaper option with a more studenty feel.
Superhero Burger: Apparently this is the cheapest place to drink beer in Trondheim. They also do burgers.
Bror: Tacos, burgers and beer. Many of the PhD students like this place.
Lunch/Coffee
Selanraa: Coffee, books, and more.
Slabberas: Coffee. Close to Gløshaugen.
Jacobsen & Svart Coffee Roasters: Hipster coffee place.
Kafe soil: Cosy place in Bakklandet.
Persilleriet: Vegan place serving wraps and set lunch/dinner plates. There is one of these in town and one next to the hospital, a ten minute walk from campus.
Falafelkompaniet: It's falafel! Only open on weekdays.
Work-Work Great place to work (wifi), play, and drink.
Drinks
Antikvarietet: Super fun vibe, next to the old bridge. On Sundays they have a popular open mic night and they often have other events throughout the week. You can also get pub food here.
Trondheim Mikrobryggeri: Beer (brewed on site).
Macbeth Scottish pub: Whisky and Aquavit bar.