Heart My Backpack uses affiliate links, which means that if you make a purchase through my links, I may earn an affiliate commission. Okay, The Golden Detour also called The Golden Road or The Golden Route, Norway might not exactly be a secret, but surprisingly few international tourists seem to know about this special route outside of Trondheim.
Like I would never, ever use the word boring when talking about Norway, but if I ever were to, it would probably be here. However I do love unique accommodation, and The Golden Detour has so many special places to stay that it was really hard to choose just one! One thing to be aware of if you stay here is that as this is in a restored farmhouse, the stairs up to the rooms are super steep and narrow, almost like a ladder, which might be tricky if you have mobility issues or a lot of luggage.
However they also have three modern rooms outside the farmhouse that you could book instead. Husfrua is on the edge of Straumen, which has a beautiful downtown with lots of shops, galleries, restaurants, and historic homes.
But there are also several galleries, shops, and even a craft brewery worth visiting outside of town as well, most of which are part of local farms.
You can find the full list of Golden Road businesses here. But I do think The Golden Detour would make an excellent addition to a Trondheim trip for anyone who wants an authentic cultural experience outside of the city.
