To live in Trondheim is to live with unpredictable weather. Be prepared to experience more than one season in a day, and to be caught without an umbrella when you need it most. Here are some useful tips on how to make the most out of living in the city of moustaches!
Trondheim is a bustling student city, and there are plenty of activities and communities to get involved in! On top of this, a hike is never far away. Trondheim is filled with hiking trails, forests, lakes and beautiful shores.
Every 2 years, the largest student week in Norway is hosted in Trondheim - UKA. This is a festival spanning several weeks in October, full of festivities.
Trondheim has plenty to offer in terms of cultural venues, shopping, nature, and social richness and we encourage you to explore as much as you can!
In Trondheim, you can take the bus almost anywhere! As students at DMMH, you are eligeble for a student discount on the monthly buss pass. This ticket allows you to hop on and off almost any bus whenever you like, allowing for exploration and convenience without hassle.
Visit Atb's website for bus ticket prices and to plan your travel with ease.
Please note: you must activate your student ID on your smartphone before purchasing a student ticket. Ticket controls are frequent, and you can expect a fine if you can not provide the student ID upon inspection.
As you get used to living in Trondheim, you may notice a few odd things about Norwegians. We are a shy but polite people, and we very rarely seek conversation or interaction with strangers.
People often sit alone on buses and trains, or will stand to avoid sitting next to anyone. Striking up conversation with a stranger on the street is not something Norwegians do, so you may find yourself ignored or politely overlooked.
Norwegians have an unspoken rule to always greet or chat with people when you are hiking, skiing or walking your dog. Norwegians are also much more sociable at parties, bars and festivals.
Check out this guide for a crash course in socializing like a Norwegian.
Trondheim and Norway have a few quirks that most locals know, but forget to mention. Here are a few useful tips:
"Pant": All bottles and cans you buy will have a "2" or "3" mark on them. These can be returned and recycled at most shops, and you get 2/3 NOK back for each one!
WiFi and 5G: Norway's signal is one of the best in the world. You can get a signal in most places, on most mountains and in most tunnels.
Right to roam: The Right to roam is a law that allows any person to walk anywhere that is not clearly marked private property.
Tap water: The tap water in Norway is some of the cleanest in the world. You can safely drink from any tap, and even some springs and rivers in nature.
The following holidays are "bank holidays", and most* shops will be closed:
Easter
Thursday, Friday, Sunday and Monday
May 1st
Laborer's day
May 17th
Norway's Constitution Day
Ascension Day
39 days after Easter Sunday
Pentecost
49 days after Easter Sunday
December
24th - Christmas eve
25th - Boxing Day
26th - 2nd day of Christmas
31st - New year's eve
January
1st - New year's day
*Restaurants, bars, cinemas, theatres, Sunday shops and other entertainment venues may be open on red days.
International students can contact Gløshaugen or Øya for general health services and access to a doctor. For more serious health concerns, please contact the emergency room.
If you are in need of immediate help or in case of emergency, please dial 113 immediately.
Gløshaugen Doctor's office
Phone: +4773593280
Address: Richard Birkelands vei 5
Øya Doctor's office
Phone: +4772543860
Address: Prinsensgate 1A, entry from Tinghusgata
Emergency room
Phone: 116 117
Address: Prinsesse Kristinas gate 149
Ambulance/St. Olavs Hospital (emergencies only)
Phone: 113
Address: Prinsesse Kristinas gate 3
Police
Phone: 112
Address: Gryta 4
Fire brigade
Phone: 110
Visiting the doctor in Norway involves only a small fee. Hospital visits are usually free.
Most grocery shops in Norway sell paracetamol, cough drops and other non-perscription medication.