"This thousand-year-old city of 150,000 on the western Norwegian coast may seem an unlikely high tech locus. Yet through the combined effort of the Norwegian University of Science and Technology and the Sintef R&D center, the town is spitting out 20 new companies a year in sectors from automation to telecommunications."
                                                                        - Wired Magazine, July 2000.

          All Photos by Jørn Adde © Trondheim kommune http://www.trondheim.no/

Trondheim is the third largest city in Norway. It holds a special place in Norwegian history and culture. Situated by the Trondheim fjord, it is surrounded by lovely forested hills, with the River Nidelva winding through the centre of the city. Today’s Trondheim is a modern city, a centre of knowledge with a highly respected university NTNU, many popular colleges and a research community that is rated among the best in Europe.

The city of Trondheim is situated by the Trondheim fjord in the middle of Norway in Northern Europe (see map). The location provides quick and easy access by air from the European Continent, America and Asia.

More information can be found from the official website of Trondheim.

Weather and Climate

Weather and climate in Trondheim in June can vary a lot. It is wise to be prepared for the occational shower by bringing along an umbrella. The temperature in June is usually between 10 to 20 degrees Celcius. Weather forecast about Trondheim can be found by clicking here.

Power Supply in Norway The electric power supply in Norway is 220-240 V and is generated at 50 Hz (cycles). Electric plugs have two round pins.

Currency

The norwegian currency is Norwegian Kroner (NOK). 1 Euro is approximately 8 NOK.

Time Zone in Norway

Norway is on Central European Time (CET). Norway is on GMT+1. But during the COST2100 Workshop, it will be daylight saving time in Norway, so the time difference will therefore be GMT+2.