Trondheim (Norway)

Trondheim (port locode NOTRD) is a port town on the central Norwegian coast, located on a fjord at the mouth of the River Nid. This was the first Norwegian capital, founded 1,000 years ago, as Nidaros.

Norway's monarchs are still crowned in the 12th-century Nidaros Cathedral - Scandinavia's biggest medieval building and one of Europe's foremost Gothic monuments. The town is famous for its numerous wooden buildings and historic landmarks, mostly on an island between fjord and river, and has a lovely open-air folk-culture museum. Visit the famous museum of musical instruments in Ringve or Stiftsgarden Palace.

In 2018, the cruise port had scheduled 93 ship calls with around 165,000 passengers. The Port's ever largest cruise ship so far is MSC Meraviglia (max passenger 5400, crew 1400, length 315 m) docking on May 17th (2018). Port expansion projects include enlarging the ISPS zone's bus parking area and building a new bollard (short post for mooring lines).

In 2019, the Port had booked 88 cruise ship berthings and estimated ~160,000 passengers. For 2020 100 ship calls were scheduled.

In 2023, the Port reported a record year handling a total of 108 cruise ship calls and ~177,000 tourists. In 2024, the numbers dropped to 93 calls (booked berthings at Trondheim, Hitra, Froya, Namsos) and 170,700 passengers. For 2025, 98 berths were booked and expected ~174,000 passengers.

Currently, Port Trondheim provides shore power only at its smaller quay (Quay 1/Pier 1), serving vessels from companies like Hurtigruten Expeditions and Mystic Cruises.

Trondheim Port's cruise ship shore power

In April 2026, a shore power installation was inaugurated at the main cruise quay (Pier 68). The facility is designed to provide 50Hz and 60Hz (6,6kV and 11kV), max 12 mW electricity and is fitted with IEC/IEEE 80005-1 plugs. The project's total cost was ~NKr 87 million (~EUR 7,5M), of which Nkr 20M/EUR 1,7M was government funding and the remaining Nkr 67M from Trondheim Port Authority funds.

Further port infrastructure developments include Pier 68's extension (scheduled for completion by Jan 1st, 2028), from 96 to 150 m (315 to 492 ft). Cruise Quay 68 currently accommodates vessels with max LOA length 360 m/1181 ft.

Under current plans, Quay 68 will be capable of supplying 4.9 MW of electrical power by 2028. A further upgrade (scheduled for completion in 2029) will increase the supply to 12 MW. An interim increase in capacity (up to ~8 MW) is available during the summer season as а temporary exemption granted by Enova.

In 2026, Port Trondheim obtained additional boarding ramps complementing the new gangways.

Further cruise port improvements are planned for Ila Quay 30 (within the industrial harbor) which is currently used for multiple cruise ship visits simultaneously.

Trondheim cruise terminal