To spot Solsiden, look for a striking mix of old red brick factory walls and glass ceilings just ahead of you-it stands out with its modern stairs and bustling, stylish shopfronts.
Welcome to Solsiden, Trondheim’s lively hotspot that used to clang and bang with the sounds of heavy machinery! Imagine standing here over a hundred years ago-this place was no trendy shopping center, but a mighty shipyard called Trondhjems Mekaniske Værksted, where giant metal parts crashed together all day long. Today, you’d never guess this cool shopping paradise was once filled with shipbuilders instead of shoppers. In October 2000, after the yard’s last whistle had blown, the old factory was reborn, mixing its industrial bones with glass, light, and the hum of modern life. Now, you can wander through 60 shops (yes, there’s even a spa), or maybe pop outside to the river for some of Trondheim’s best food-13 restaurants await you by the sparkling water! Want to know where everyone parks? There are 650 spots hidden around, so it’s almost a local mystery how you always find a place. So, take a deep breath and picture all those old shipbuilders relaxing here today-though I bet they never enjoyed a latte mid-shift like you can!
