Munkholmen

About the museum

Munkholmen is a small island in the Trondheim fjord, about two kilometres from Trondheim city centre. In the Middle Ages, Nidarholm monastery was located here, and the monks built up an economic power in Trøndelag with land, trade, shipping and brewing. Later the island was used as a fortress and a prison, and it has also been a place of execution.

Today Munkholmen is a popular excursion and visitor destination in the summer. The scheduled boat departs from Ravnkloa in central Trondheim, and visitors can join a guided tour that tells the story of the island as a monastery, fortress and prison, or walk around on their own along the fortress wall and the smooth rock outcrops (svaberg). On the island there is a café and bar in the fortress complex, and the premises are also used for company events, weddings and other occasions. The island is closed in winter.

Highlights

• Guided tours Thursday–Sunday in the summer season
• The history of Nidarholm monastery, the fortress and the prison
• Boat trip from Ravnkloa in central Trondheim
• Café and bar on the island
• Smooth rock outcrops and fortress wall by the fjord

Permanent exhibition

• Omvisning på Munkholmen – Guided tour of the island's history as a monastery, fortress and prison.

Operated by

Norway Events

Admission & discounts

The boat ticket covers the return trip and can be bought in advance or on board. Dogs travel free on the boat.

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

There is access and space for wheelchairs on board the boat, and staff help with boarding and disembarking; weather conditions may cause restrictions. Pushchairs can be taken along, but access is somewhat reduced in some places on the island.

Kids & families

• Stroller-friendly

Pushchairs can be taken on the boat.

Getting there & parking

The departure point is Ravnkloa at Munkegata 70. The boat ticket covers the return trip.

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Restaurant

Café and bar with lunch dishes, baked goods, coffee, ice cream and drinks. Animals may not enter the restaurant.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events
• Weddings / ceremonies

Up to 270 guests.

Four venues for 20–270 guests, and up to 350 guests at larger events with finger food and mingling.

Plan your visit