Krambugata / St.Olavs kirka

Krambugata is considered Trondheim's oldest street. With roots dating back to the Middle Ages, it was known as Kaupmannastretet and served as the city's main trading artery, stretching along the riverbank towards the fjord. Archaeological excavations have revealed wooden paving dating back to the 13th century. For centuries, the Sami people visited Trondheim for trade. The city served as a regional hub where goods like reindeer meat, hides, fish, and traditional handicrafts (duodji) were exchanged for grain, flour, and tools. Krambugata holds a significant place in modern Sami history, as the first Sami national congress was held in the Methodist church here in 1917—a date now commemorated as Sami National Day. After the city fire of 1681, Kjøpmannsgata took over as the main street, shifting the commercial center. A unique historic site is found at Krambugata 2, where one can visit the underground ruins of what was likely the King's own church and the first resting place of Saint Olav.