4 Best Sights in Trondheim to the Lofoten Islands, Norway

About 15 minutes from the town's center, the massive Norwegian Aviation Museum is housed in a building shaped like a propeller. The high-ceilinged rotunda illustrates "Man's Primeval Dream of Flight." On either side are smaller exhibition halls, one for civilian aviation and the other for military aviation. Here you'll find a Spitfire, a CF-104 Starfighter, a Junkers Ju 88, a U-2 spy plane, and much more. Take a turn on the flight simulators for a glimpse of the controls of an F-16. Climb the control tower for an unforgettable view of the wild landscape.

Near the ruins of King Sverre's medieval castle is this open-air historical museum that depicts everyday life in Trøndelag during the 18th and 19th centuries. The stave church here, built in the 1170s, is the northernmost preserved church of its type in Norway. In the Old Town, you can visit a 1900s dentist's office and an old-fashioned grocery store that sells sweets. In the summer there are farm animals on-site, and a range of activities for children. There's a copy of the main house at Walt Disney World's Epcot in the Norway pavilion.

The Tiffany windows are magnificent at this museum of decorative arts, which houses an impressive collection of furniture, silver, and textiles. The permanent collection includes exhibitions on the history of crafts and industrial design, Henry van de Velde interiors, contemporary Norwegian fashion, Japanese miniatures and samurai armor, and works by textile artist Hannah Ryggen.

Don't miss the magical on-site café-restaurant. Known for its own baked goods and farm-to-table produce of wild salmon, chanterelles, goat cheese and root vegetables in the right season. Also, try their famous local teas and seabuckthorn lemonade. 

This interesting museum celebrates the history and culture of Sortland and the surrounding area. Inside the city's modern Kulturfabrikken, its frequently changing exhibits range from photos of nearby communities to explorations of the local flora and fauna. A small shop stocks books and other items.