The fjord of Trondheim is Norway’s third longest fjord with its 126 km. (Sea map further down the page) It serves as a natural border between northern and southern Norway. The fjord branches into many smaller fjords, the largest being The Orkdalsfjord in the southwest, The Strindfjord (read about the Viking sea battle of the Strindfjord here) and The Åsenfjord in the east, and The Beitstadfjord in the northeast.

    On the way up the south side of the fjord, you pass Trondheim, Indre Fosen, Stjørdal and Frosta before you reach the Innherred region, with the towns of Levanger, Verdal and Steinkjer, at the top of the fjord. On the way down on the north side you get Inderøy, Mosvik, Leksvik, Hindrum, Vanvik, Stadsbygd, Rissa, Hasselvik Råkvåg and Stjørna.

    The fjord of Trondheim also has some islands, where Ytterøya and Tautra are the largest. The fjord is surrounded by a narrow strip of rich agricultural land that borders quickly on steep mountains. Trondheim, the largest export city for the area and the third largest city in Norway, is located along the south side of the fjord. The fjord is at its maximum depth is 617 meters (2,024 ft), just within Agdenes.