Luxury bespoke hotel holidays to the Britannia Hotel, Trondheim, Norway
Facts in brief
Official star rating 5
Location In the historic centre of Trondheim, 8 minutes’ walk from Nidaros cathedral
Annual opening All year
Closest airport Trondheim
Distance from airport About 25 minutes by taxi
Closest railway station Trondheim
Distance from railway station 6 minutes by taxi, 10 minutes on foot
Hotel facilities and services
Four restaurants including one with Michelin-star, wine bar, bar, spa with 12.5m heated lap pool, fitness room with complimentary fitness classes included, 3 Nordic saunas, 24-hour room service, concierge, hotel chauffeur service, valet parking, WiFi.
Out and about nearby
Trondheim, once the Viking capital of Norway, and today Norway’s third city, known as the culinary capital of the country. Scenic attractions of the fjords, the Nidelva River and forests nearby. There is the Bymarka Nature Reserve, the Lade Trail and the island of Munkholmen. In the city itself, historic sites include Nidaros Cathedral, dating from 1070, the Archbishop’s Palace, Stiftsgården, Kristiansten Fortress, Bakklandet old town, and the Trøndelag Folk Museum. Between September and March, you can book an Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) experience from Trondheim (book at least 48 hours in advance through the Visit Trondheim tourist office).
Sports nearby
Walking and hiking trails in the nearby Bymarka nature reserve, kayaking on the Nidelva River, swimming at Munkholmen island (reached by passenger ferry), Horse-riding for beginners and experienced riders on Munkedal Beach, Sailing, Climbing on the Via Ferrata Munkstigen.
It was an excellent holiday - due to excellent planning on your side. Super efficient, very professional.Mrs F, Holiday to Norway, Oct 2023
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Standard double room for 5 nights
From about
£1,460
Holiday Code EXH46341
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
Call us on 01392 441245
Luxury bespoke hotel holidays to the Britannia Hotel, Trondheim, Norway
The Britannia Hotel in Trondheim was established in 1870 and named to attract British aristocrats arriving for salmon fishing. Today it is a refined and elegant 5-star hotel with 257 rooms and suites enjoying a central location in the historic heart of Norway’s third city and once the Viking capital of Norway. The hotel underwent a significant refurbishment before re-opening in 2019. The luxurious rooms are discreet and comfortable, with all modern amenities, and offer a haven of calm and relaxation. The extensive breakfast is served in the historic Palmehaven, dating from 1918, where afternoon tea is also served at weekends. Otherwise, as befitting a hotel in the culinary capital of Norway, there are three more restaurants, including the Michelin-starred Speilsalen, a grill and a brasserie. The Britannia bar is a timeless meeting place for cocktails, classic drinks, lunch and evening bites, and Vinbaren is a unique, living cellar comprising bar and three wine tasting rooms, lined by 10,000 of the world’s best bottles of wine. Join the Vinbaren manager at 5pm on a Friday when he opens a special bottle to kick off the weekend or pop in on a Saturday lunchtime for a light lunch and a perfectly chosen glass of wine. The Britannia’s sommeliers, some of the top in the region, are at your service. As a hotel guest you have access to the Britannia spa and fitness, with its indoor, heated lap pool, saunas and training room. Under 16s can use the pool from 09.00 to 11.00 hrs. Treat yourself to one of the spa treatments. Just a short distance on foot are the historic and cultural attractions of Trondheim, as well as the ferry terminals for visiting the fjord and the nearby coast.
Room descriptions
The Britannia Hotel has 257 rooms and suites each with king or queen sized bed, complimentary high-speed internet access, in-room TV channels and Chromecasting, bathrobe, slippers, hairdryer, minibar with cool drinks, safety deposit box, Nespresso machine and kettle, complimentary in-room bottled water, iron, ironing board, bath amenities, turn-down service nightly, fresh flowers and fruit.
It was an excellent holiday - due to excellent planning on your side. Super efficient, very professional.Mrs F, Holiday to Norway, Oct 2023
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Standard double room for 5 nights
From about
£1,460
Holiday Code EXH46341
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
Call us on 01392 441245
Luxury bespoke hotel holidays to the Britannia Hotel, Trondheim, Norway
The journey and how you get there
For a holiday to the Britannia Hotel, Trondheim, we include a scheduled flight from London to Trondheim either direct or via Oslo. From Trondheim airport to the hotel it takes about 25 minutes by car. We can arrange for the hotel to collect you at a supplementary charge, or you can take a taxi. There is a train from the airport to the city centre railway station and the journey time is about 35 minutes.
Additional information
Other information: There are connecting rooms available in superior and deluxe categories.
It was an excellent holiday - due to excellent planning on your side. Super efficient, very professional.Mrs F, Holiday to Norway, Oct 2023
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Standard double room for 5 nights
From about
£1,460
Holiday Code EXH46341
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
Call us on 01392 441245
Luxury bespoke hotel holidays to the Britannia Hotel, Trondheim, Norway
About Trondelag
Trøndelag is the region at whose heart sits the city of Trondheim, ancient capital of the kingdom of Norway and a place of pilgrimage in Scandinavia. Trøndelag is north of Vestlandet and hugs the rugged coastline with interiors of coniferous and deciduous forests. Trondheim, once known as Nidaros, is where King Olav Haraldsson was canonised in 1031 and today contains a charming mixture of historic sights and stylish, modern architecture. There are interesting museums (Museum of Art, the Maritime Museum, the Trødelag folk museum and the Museum of Decorative Arts), the warehouses of Bryggen, the royal residence and the Nidarosdomen, Scandinavia’s greatest mediaeval building, built over the grave of Olav the Holy, the patron saint of Norway. Inland is the well-preserved mining town of Røros, with colourful, wooden houses with turf roofs. Since the 17th Century until 1977, the community combined agriculture with copper-mining. At Austrått you’ll find a beautiful white manor house dating from the Viking age, and one of the best-preserved mediaeval buildings in Norway. Just offshore are several islands including Munkholmen, Hitra and Frøya. The latter two are renowned for their deep-sea fishing.
Highlights of Trøndelag
Trondheim, once the Viking capital of Norway, and today Norway’s third city, known as the culinary capital of the country. Scenic attractions of the fjords, the Nidelva River and forests nearby. There is the Bymarka Nature Reserve, the Lade Trail and the island of Munkholmen. In the city itself, historic sites include Nidaros Cathedral, dating from 1070, the Archbishop’s Palace, Stiftsgården, Kristiansten Fortress, Bakklandet old town, and the Trøndelag Folk Museum. Between September and March, you can book an Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) experience from Trondheim (book at least 48 hours in advance through the Visit Trondheim tourist office).
Cultural highlights of Trøndelag
Trondheim is often the focal point for stays in this area and the ancient city is bursting with cultural activities and sites: Nidaros Cathedral, Trondheim maritime museum, the Armory, the historic wharves, Steinvikholm castle. The Trondheim Symphony Orchestra and Opera give performances. Visit the Sverresborg Trondelag folk museum and the University museum. A short distance from Trondheim by train is the ancient mining town and now UNESCO World Heritage site of Røros. The old mining town is well preserved and the town has strong Sami traditions.
Festivals of Trøndelag
Røros has a 6-day winter fair, summer Olavsfest in Trondheim, Trondheim International Folm Festival, Trøndelag food festival, Jazz festival in May
Gastronomy of Trøndelag
The area is strong on seafood and fish. Hitra crab and Froya scallops are local foods. The region is also known for its cloudberries and reindeer meat. The countryside produces slow-growing vegetables. Must try specialities include crab, langoustine and other shellfish from Hitra and Froya; reindeer, moose and venison; cured meats and homemade flatbread; local baked goods such as lefse, lemse and pjalt; blue cheese and others. The region has many microbreweries and produces local juices.
