Norway Ferry Cruise Day 2 - Visit Trondheim, Lighthouses

8/7/2024

We sail into Trondheim in the morning...

"Munkholmen (Norwegian: Monk's islet) is about a mile out from Trondheim. The 13,000-square-metre (3.2-acre) island served as a place of execution (from 995), monastery, fortress, prison, and a German World War II anti-aircraft gun station. Today, Munkholmen is a popular tourist attraction and recreation site."

"Trondheim was founded in 997 as a trading post and served as the capital of Norway from the Viking Age until 1217. Trondheim has a mild climate for its northerly latitude, resulting in moderate summers and winters that often remain above the freezing point in seaside areas. At higher elevations, though, the microclimate is colder and snowier."

Going to the chapel And we're gonna get married -- or, at least see Nidaros Cathedral.

"Nidaros Cathedral was built over the burial site of King Olav II (c. 995–1030), and is the traditional location for the consecration of new kings of Norway. It was built over a 230-year period, starting from 1070 to 1300 when it was substantially completed. However additional work, additions and renovations have continued intermittently since then, including a major reconstruction starting in 1869 and completed in 2001. It is the northernmost medieval cathedral in the world. The church seats about 1,850 people."

Moving along to one of the navigation channels of yesteryear...

River current power...

Anchorwoman...

A boat gawking paradise...

Old steamer from 100 years ago...

This company develops robotic boat systems.

Back aboard and moving ever northward. We call this lunch today!

There it is, right on time, as pre-briefed yesterday morning, it comes into view half past 3pm today.

The Kjeungskjær Lighthouse is in the municipality of Ørland in Trøndelag county. The lighthouse was built in 1880 and automated in 1987. Prior to being automated, the lighthouse keeper and his family lived on site.