Heimdal

Heimdal has a small-town feel, a distinctive church, a local park and a wide range of club activities. These different aspects can help you decide what you would like to explore during your stay: local history, an event at Heimdal kirke, time in the park or sports. This overview of the area’s character can also help when choosing a holiday apartment, as you consider which themes you want your trip to focus on.

A station town with a small-town feel

After the Støren Line opened in 1864, Heimdal developed into a station town. Its small-town character is reflected in the predominantly two-storey buildings and ground-floor shops along the main streets. The streetscape therefore offers a distinctive mix of residential buildings and shop premises. Heimdal’s history as a station town and its present-day buildings offer two different perspectives on the area: one tells the story of its development after 1864, while the other describes the character of the neighbourhood.

Heimdal kirke and “Åpen kirke”

Completed in 1960, Heimdal kirke stands out for its white bell tower, prominently positioned at the end of Hans Michelsens gate. The sightline is to be preserved. The surrounding area also includes the cemetery, established in 1945, which shapes the setting, and a natural stone wall marking the entrance to the church grounds. The church, cemetery and wall each have distinctive visible features; the bell tower is the most prominent landmark in the streetscape.

“Åpen kirke” takes place at the church every Tuesday morning at 10:45. The programme includes music by the organist and a short service at 11:00. Lunch is served at 11:30, followed regularly by a guest talk on a topic of their choice, a raffle or singing, and conversation. Lunch is paid for by those who can and wish to contribute. Tuesday mornings may interest visitors who would like to include church events in their stay.

Park and public library

Heimdalsparken is a local park in a central part of Heimdal. It has play equipment and benches beneath tall pine trees. The park therefore offers something different from the area’s history or church programme, with play opportunities and places to sit in a green setting at its heart. These features make the park a destination in its own right for a break during the day, without requiring you to plan a particular activity.

Heimdal public library also has practical features for visitors. At the entrance, there is a wheelchair ramp, step-free access and automatic sliding doors. Borrowers over the age of 15 who have been granted access can use the extended-access service every day of the year from 07:00 to 23:00. When planning your day, it is also important to note that these extended-access hours are not the same as the regular staffed opening hours.

Sports and getting around

Heimdalshallen has two main halls, each measuring 16 × 24 metres. They can be combined to create a larger area; the floor is parquet with a sports surface as its top layer. Heimdal Idrettsforening’s main activities are skiing, handball, football and recreational sports. The sports hall and club life offer different perspectives on sport in Heimdal.

The transport hub in Heimdal is a useful reference point for getting around by public transport: bus routes M1, M2, 16, 46, 50, 77 and 78 operate there. When choosing accommodation, you can consider this information alongside the destinations that matter to your trip; the route numbers indicate which services use the hub, not individual departure times or destinations.

You can also visit the pages for Trondheim and Jonsvatnet as other destinations.

Return to the main travel overview: Trondheim.