Updated October 2026
For a first date in Trondheim, try Nidarosdomen, Kristiansten festning, or Gamle Bybro and Bakklandet. Weekday evenings are calmer; on Friday and Saturday, book ahead where you can.
A first date in Trondheim is usually simple: a walk across the old bridge, a coffee on Bakklandet or a glass of wine in Midtbyen. Being relaxed and on time matters more than spending a lot.
Here are ten real places for every budget, from free walks with a view to an elegant hotel bar, plus two unusual ideas at the end.
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CathedralMidtbyenkrAll ages
The world's northernmost medieval cathedral and a pilgrim destination for almost 1,000 years. Visit together in daytime, then walk along the river to Bakklandet for a coffee.
Kongsgårdsgata 2, 7013 Trondheim · Walk-in
Fortress and viewpointKristianstenkrAll ages
A fortress on the hill above Bakklandet with a large open area around it and one of the best views over the city. The gates are open every day of the year, so it is a free and easy walking date.
Kristiansten festning, 7015 Trondheim · Walk-in
Historic bridge and neighbourhoodBakklandetkrAll ages
The old town bridge from 1681, nicknamed the Portal of Happiness after a romantic waltz about the river, has seen many marriage proposals. Cross it to Bakklandet, with wooden houses, cafés and small bars, for the classic Trondheim first date.
Gamle Bybro, Trondheim · Walk-in
Café and restaurantBakklandetkr krAll ages
A peaceful, cosy café in old wooden rooms on Bakklandet, mobile-free in spirit, with food, cakes, hot chocolate praised as the best in town and more than 350 kinds of aquavit at the bar. Perfect for a long, slow conversation.
Øvre Bakklandet 33, Trondheim · Takes bookings
Café and bookshopMidtbyen (Prinsens gate)krAll ages
One of the city's cosiest cafés, with floor-to-ceiling shelves of books and magazines, big windows and seasonal local food, open Monday to Saturday until 18:00. Browsing the shelves together gives you plenty to talk about.
Prinsens gate 32, 7011 Trondheim · Takes bookings
Wine barMidtbyen (Fjordgata)kr kr30s
The informal little sibling of the Saga restaurant, with wine tastings, good food and a relaxed crowd. You can drop in or book, which makes it an easy choice for a first glass of wine.
Fjordgata 1, Trondheim · Takes bookings
Cocktail barMidtbyen (Britannia Hotel)kr kr kr30s
The elegant bar of the Britannia Hotel, a meeting place in the city for 150 years, with signature and classic cocktails and champagne by the glass. Dress up a little for a special date.
Dronningens gate 5, 7011 Trondheim · Takes bookings
Art-house cinemaMidtbyen (Kjøpmannsgata)krAll ages
The city's cinematheque, showing classics and new films of special interest from all over the world. Watching something unusual together gives you plenty to talk about over a drink afterwards.
Kjøpmannsgata 48, 7011 Trondheim · Takes bookings
RestaurantIlakr krAll ages
An informal seafood restaurant right by the fjord in Ila, with a view of Munkholmen island, open from Tuesday to Sunday. End a walk along the seaside promenade here with fish, waffles and coffee or a glass of wine.
Nedre Ila 2, 7018 Trondheim · Takes bookings
CaféLadekrAll ages
A cosy café in the old farm building at the Ringve music museum, serving lunch, cakes and fresh pastries. Combine it with the museum or a walk in the botanical garden for a calm daytime date.
Lade allé 60, 7041 Trondheim · Walk-in
Unusual places worth a special trip when you want a date nobody forgets.
Sauna in a wartime bunkerØstmarknesetkr krAll ages
The city's first public sauna, built inside a bunker from the Second World War, which you book privately and heat yourselves with wood. Three hours, a fire and the fjord outside make a memorable date for two who already get along.
Østmarkneset, Trondheim · Takes bookings
Pop music museumBrattørakr krAll ages
The national museum of popular music, on the harbour, where you can explore Norwegian pop and rock history. Comparing music tastes is a fun way to get to know someone; it is open from Tuesday to Sunday.
Brattørkaia 14, 7010 Trondheim · Walk-in
Popular places to meet people in Trondheim include Studentersamfundet i Trondhjem (student culture house), Language café at Trondheim folkebibliotek (language café), and Work-Work (games bar). All of them are easy to visit alone or with friends.
Pick an indoor spot such as Nidarosdomen or Baklandet Skydsstation. Both work well for a first date in any weather.
In the YesTonite City Index, Trondheim is number 85 of 112 cities for dating, with a dating score of 4.8 out of 10.
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Checked October 2026. Opening hours and prices change, so call or check the website before you go.
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