Solsiden TMV

Today, Solsiden is known for restaurants, shops, and lively city life. But before it became one of Trondheim’s most popular urban areas, this was a busy industrial district. This was the home of Trondhjems Mekaniske Værksted, often called TMV. The shipyard was founded in 1862 and moved here to Rosenborgfjæra in 1886. That move marked the beginning of a golden age for the area. TMV built and repaired ships and developed into one of Norway’s leading shipyards. Well-known vessels such as DS Erling Jarl, DS Haakon VII, MS Harald Jarl, and MS Narvik were built here. These were ships that helped connect the Norwegian coast, and they made the shipyard an important part of Norwegian maritime history. During the Second World War, the German occupation authorities took control of operations. After the war, the yard continued for several decades, but in 1983 TMV was closed down. Today, the area has been transformed into Nedre Elvehavn and Solsiden. Many of the old buildings and docks have been preserved, giving the area its very particular atmosphere. Here, industrial history meets modern city life. That is quite typical of Trondheim: the city builds on its history, rather than erasing it completely.