Charlottenlund is a district in the city of Trondheim in Trøndelag county, Norway. It is located in the borough of Østbyen. The district is approximately 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) to the east of the centre of Trondheim. Details Charlottenlund is located in the eastern part of Trondheim, bordering Ranheim. It is a predominantly residential area with a mix of apartment buildings and single-family homes. There are several schools and kindergartens in the area, making it a popular choice for families with children. The district is split in an lower (Nedre Charlottenlund) and upper (Øvre Charlottenlund) section. The lower comprises Rotvoll, Nedre Charlottenlund and Grillstad, and the upper Skovgård, Nyheim and Fredrikkefryd. Charlottenlund saw a boom in housing during the 1950s and 1960s. Today, the district consists primarily of suburban neighborhoods, which is mostly middle class in composition and where most residents work elsewhere. The exception is Grillstad, which in addition to houses has developed a large area for offices and factories. Charlottenlund has its own church, sports team and upper secondary school. In 2020, the mayor, Rita Ottervik, opened the district's own cemetery, called Charlottenlund gravlund. References Geography of Trondheim Neighbourhoods of Trondheim