http://www.trondheim-photos.com/ Trondheim-Photos.com is a site owned and operated by Phoronix Media with many pictures from the town of Trondheim, Norway. en-us http://www.trondheim-photos.com/index.php?k=view_entry&i=russvideos As Trondheim's Russ Parade is far different from American parades or even the other parades during the day, below are some short videos filmed during this parade. It's far from being calm, quiet (though with it being filmed in a posthaste manner, much of the noise as well as the overall feel is lost) and orderly like the other Norwegian parades, but their culture is indubitable about Russ. http://www.trondheim-photos.com/index.php?k=view_entry&i=russparade Ending off Russ (Russ Sightings) on National Day is Russetoget, the Trondheim Russ Parade in the afternoon. Compared to American parades and culture or even the earlier National Day parades, the Russ parade is certainly quite different. http://www.trondheim-photos.com/index.php?k=view_entry&i=parade2 Following the first major parade in Trondheim by a few hours was another parade. This parade mostly consisted of bands, clubs, and other organizations within Trondheim. http://www.trondheim-photos.com/index.php?k=view_entry&i=parade1 The first major parade of the morning in Trondheim on National Day mostly consists of bands (Norwegian: musikkorps) and schools (Norwegian: skoles). http://www.trondheim-photos.com/index.php?k=view_entry&i=national May 17 is Norway's National Day, which is their independence day. In Trondheim that means many wreath laying ceremonies, a number of parades, partying, etc. http://www.trondheim-photos.com/index.php?k=view_entry&i=friday http://www.trondheim-photos.com/index.php?k=view_entry&i=downtown A collection of new photos from the downtown / city center area of Trondheim. http://www.trondheim-photos.com/index.php?k=view_entry&i=bicycles It's obvious why Trondheim was the first to come up with a bicycle lift. There are tons of bicycles in and around Trondheim. The below pictures were taken all within a kilometer radius. http://www.trondheim-photos.com/index.php?k=view_entry&i=rosenborg A collection of photographs mostly from the Rosenborg side of Trondheim. http://www.trondheim-photos.com/index.php?k=view_entry&i=nidaros2 In continuation of the earlier Nidaros Cathedral photos, here are more. Included is also the graveyard at this old Norwegian church. http://www.trondheim-photos.com/index.php?k=view_entry&i=tyholt The Tyholt Tower is a 400 foot high tower towards the outer-edge of Trondheim. Its primary purpose is a telecommunications tower, but at the top is Egon, a Norwegian restaurant. http://www.trondheim-photos.com/index.php?k=view_entry&i=russ Russ, which Wikipedia describes as a "a tradition and cultural phenomenon in Norway", is going on the first half of May. It is easy to spot Russ by those wearing (crazy) different clothing. They also partake in different activities... Below, for instance, there is one skiing through the city center on cement with winter skis. http://www.trondheim-photos.com/index.php?k=view_entry&i=yahoo Just a few blocks from the Google office in Trondheim is Yahoo's. http://www.trondheim-photos.com/index.php?k=view_entry&i=south Several photographs from the southern area of Trondheim... http://www.trondheim-photos.com/index.php?k=view_entry&i=ntnu2 Continuing from the earlier NTNU pictures, here are a few more buildings at the NTNU (Norwegian University of Science and Technology) campus. http://www.trondheim-photos.com/index.php?k=view_entry&i=random A few random photographs... http://www.trondheim-photos.com/index.php?k=view_entry&i=scandic The Scandic Residence Hotel in Trondheim is a nice hotel and located just steps away (just 30 or so steps to be exact) from the city center / Olav statue and across the street from the Torg. http://www.trondheim-photos.com/index.php?k=view_entry&i=airport The airport nearest Trondheim is called Værnes and is about 30 kilometers away. There are buses and trains connecting Trondheim to Værnes. More information at their website. http://www.trondheim-photos.com/index.php?k=view_entry&i=torg The Torg is a large shopping complex found near the city center in Trondheim. It's home to many stores and small restaurant shops. http://www.trondheim-photos.com/index.php?k=view_entry&i=studentersamfundet In addition to the teachings at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, NTNU and Trondheim are also known for the Studentersamfundet. This means the student society of Trondheim, but it's just a rather large circular building that is ran by the NTNU students. It's basically a huge bar with concerts and other activities occurring frequently. The Studentersamfundet is completely managed by the students in Trondheim.