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Updated October 2026
The best places to meet singles in Trondheim are Studentersamfundet i Trondhjem, Language café at Trondheim folkebibliotek, and Work-Work. Go on a Thursday, Friday or Saturday evening, when they are at their liveliest and it is easiest to start a conversation.
Trondheim is a student city, so there is life midweek too, and many evenings start at a party at home before people head into Midtbyen. Norwegians rarely chat to strangers on the street, but at a quiz, a jam session or on a shared sauna bench it comes naturally.
These ten places are real and open, checked in October 2026, in Midtbyen, Bakklandet, Solsiden and by the harbour. Most of them work well if you go alone.
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Studentersamfundet i Trondhjem
Student culture houseElgeseterkr20s
The student society's big house, with bars, a restaurant, concerts, theme parties and club nights, open most evenings until late. Members get free entry, and the student crowd makes it one of the easiest places in town to fall into conversation.
Elgeseter gate 1, 7030 Trondheim · Walk-in
Language café at Trondheim folkebibliotek
Language caféMidtbyenkrAll ages
The public library runs free language cafés every week at several branches, a relaxed meeting place for practising Norwegian with others. Dates are in the library's event calendar, and nobody minds mistakes.
Peter Egges plass 1, 7011 Trondheim · Walk-in
Work-Work
Games barMidtbyen (Munkegata)kr kr20s
A bar with shuffleboard, pinball and darts, with a quiz every Tuesday at 19:00 and opening hours until 01:30 most nights. Games and quiz teams make it easy to talk to the next table.
Munkegata 58, 7011 Trondheim · Takes bookings
Trondhjem Mikrobryggeri
BrewpubMidtbyen (Prinsens gate)kr krAll ages
A brewpub from 1998, one of the first in Norway, where all the beer is brewed on site and they also distil their own spirits. It is relaxed and full of regulars, with a 20+ age limit after 22:00.
Prinsens gate 39, 7011 Trondheim · Takes bookings
ØX Tap Room
Beer barMidtbyen (Torget)kr krAll ages
A beer bar in a restored 300-year-old vaulted cellar near the main square, with beer brewed in-house and plenty from other brewers, open until 02:30 on Fridays and Saturdays. Shared tables make it a good place for meeting friends of friends.
Munkegata 26, 7011 Trondheim · Takes bookings
Krambua
Restaurant and pubMidtbyen (Krambugata)kr krAll ages
A cosy restaurant and pub with generous home cooking and a lot of live music, including a jam session for local musicians on Mondays and afternoon blues on Saturdays. Music nights bring regulars and newcomers together at the bar.
Krambugata 12-14, 7010 Trondheim · Takes bookings
Den Gode Nabo
PubBakklandetkr krAll ages
A popular pub on Bakklandet with a big beer list and regular events, open every day from the afternoon until midnight or 01:00. It is cosy and busy, and it is easy to end up sharing a table.
Øvre Bakklandet 66, 7013 Trondheim · Takes bookings
Café Løkka
Café and barSolsidenkr krAll ages
A lively café and bar between Bakklandet and Solsiden, close to the water, with a terrace that fills up whenever the sun comes out. It works for a coffee with friends as well as a night out, and groups mix easily.
Dokkgata 8, 7042 Trondheim · Walk-in
E.C. Dahls Pub og Kjøkken
Brewery pubNyhavnakr kr30s
The pub and kitchen at the city's historic brewery, open from Tuesday to Saturday evening, with many beer styles brewed on site. Brewery tours and a big, relaxed room make it easy to chat with strangers.
Strandveien 71, 7067 Trondheim · Takes bookings
Stu Brattøra sauna
Floating saunaBrattørakrAll ages
A floating sauna in the harbour designed and built with architecture students, open from 07:00 to 22:00, with direct access to the sea. Book a seat in the shared sauna, sit with strangers and take cold dips together; as the operator says, you might find a new friend.
Brattørbassenget, Brattøra, Trondheim · Takes bookings
Local tips
- Many bars have an age limit of 20 after 22:00, so bring ID even if you look older.
- Drinks are expensive and you usually pay at the bar, so nobody expects you to buy rounds for strangers.
- Pick a weekly fixture, like the Tuesday quiz at Work-Work or the Monday jam at Krambua, and go back; regulars quickly become familiar faces.
- The centre is compact, so you can walk between Midtbyen, Bakklandet and Solsiden in a few minutes.
The YesTonite city index
- First date
- €34
- Dinner for two
- €96
- Women per 100 men
- 97.2
- Median age
- 37.2
- Overall4.6
- Date budget1.8
- Open to dating4.8
- Meeting in real life2.7
- Safe at night7.0
- Late nights6.8
- English spoken8.7
- Outdoor season1.0
Questions and answers
Where do singles go in Trondheim?
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.
What is a good first date in Trondheim when it rains?
Pick an indoor spot such as Nidarosdomen or Baklandet Skydsstation. Both work well for a first date in any weather.
Is Trondheim good for dating?
In the YesTonite City Index, Trondheim is number 85 of 112 cities for dating, with a dating score of 4.8 out of 10.
How do I meet someone in Trondheim tonight?
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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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