Ravnkloa Fish Market
Daily catch from the fjord, sold at the harbour mouth
Overview
Ravnkloa is where the Nidelva river meets the Trondheimsfjord. The fish market here is small — three or four stalls on a good day — but genuine. The fish comes from the fjord boats moored at the quay, not from a distribution warehouse.
The market sells fresh-caught shrimp (buy a bag and peel them on the harbour wall), smoked fjord trout, cured salmon, and seasonal catches. King crab from Finnmark appears in winter. In summer, the shrimp season runs June through August and the quality peaks in July.
Havfruen (The Mermaid) restaurant sits at the edge of Ravnkloa, facing Munkholmen island across the harbour. The shellfish platter is the order — local langoustines, mussels, shrimp, and crab. Book a window table for the harbour view.
The Munkholmen ferry departs from the Ravnkloa quay. Munkholmen is a small island 2 km offshore that has served as a monastery (1100s), a fortress (1600s), a prison (1700s), and is now a public beach and swimming spot in summer. The ferry takes 10 minutes.
Highlights
Fjord Shrimp
Fresh-boiled shrimp from the Trondheimsfjord, sold by the bag. Peak season: June–August. Buy, peel, eat on the harbour wall — the simplest and best lunch in Trondheim.
Munkholmen Island
Monastery, fortress, prison, beach. The ferry departs from Ravnkloa every 30 min in summer. 10-minute ride. Free entry to the island. Swimming and sunbathing from the south shore.
Havfruen Restaurant
Harbour-side seafood restaurant at Ravnkloa. Shellfish platter with local langoustines, crab, and mussels. Book a window table. The view across to Munkholmen completes the meal.
Smoked Fish
Smoked fjord trout and cured salmon from local producers. Vacuum-packed for travel. The smoked trout from the Trondheimsfjord has a distinct, clean flavour different from farmed Atlantic salmon.
Practical information
Getting there
Ravnkloa quay, at the harbour mouth of the Nidelva. 8-minute walk north from the train station. 10-minute walk from Nidarosdomen via Munkegata.
Hours
Fish market: mornings, Mon–Sat (seasonal, varies). Havfruen restaurant: Tue–Sat, lunch and dinner. Munkholmen ferry: May–Sep, every 30 min.
Prices
Shrimp bag: 100–180 NOK. Smoked trout: 120–200 NOK. Havfruen shellfish platter: 450–650 NOK. Munkholmen ferry: 100 NOK return.
Tips
The fish market is small and sells out early. Arrive before 11:00 for the best selection. Combine with a Munkholmen ferry trip: buy shrimp at Ravnkloa, take the ferry, eat on the island beach.
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