Daglighallen Bar & Mikrobryggeri
History
Daglighallen was converted into a pub in the summer of 1997, originally located in the northern part of Daglighallen just inside Studentersamfundet's back door — hence the name. In 2013 the venue was completely renovated in connection with UKA-13, Norway's largest student-run cultural festival. The beer menu was doubled from 70 to 140 selections, and 16 beer taps were installed. On September 5, 2014, Daglighallen Mikrobryggeri was officially launched as a professional brewery run by and for students. In autumn 2024, Daglighallen relocated to new premises in the Nybygg extension, where café Edgar had previously operated.
People
Daglighallen is operated by the Kafé- og Serveringsgjengen (Café and Service Crew), a volunteer student organization with approximately 400 members running all bars, café Edgar, restaurant Lyche, and Daglighallen Mikrobryggeri at Studentersamfundet. The organization is led by a crew chief and divided into specialized groups: Bargjengen (18+ bars on weekends), Spritgjengen (20+ bars, cocktail mixing), the brewery group, and Økonomigjengen (finance). All work is voluntary — the students brew, serve, develop menus, and coordinate procurement. Studentersamfundet itself is owned and operated by its approximately 9,000 members.
Daglighallen is part of Studentersamfundet i Trondhjem, founded on October 1, 1910, and considered Trondheim's largest cultural institution. The bar hosts weekly Vinyl Friday every Friday at 10 PM, where guests can enjoy vinyl records on comfortable sofas — admission is included in the Samfundet entrance ticket. On weekends, pub culture is cultivated with good music and football screenings. The venue holds a unique position as a student-run cultural arena where beer and cultural experiences are closely intertwined — the brewery itself was born out of UKA, Norway's largest student-run cultural festival.
Daglighallen is primarily a beer bar and microbrewery with one of Trondheim's best beer selections. The brewery produces a wide range of styles, from Barleywine to Berliner Weisse. The first beers — a Black IPA called Svartekristian and a brown ale — were brewed in summer 2013. In addition to house-brewed beer, the bar serves craft beer on tap from various breweries, bottled beer, and non-alcoholic options. Food is not served directly, but can be ordered from Samfundet's own eateries: restaurant Lyche and café Edgar, both run by student volunteers.
Architecture
Daglighallen is housed within Studentersamfundet's iconic building at Elgeseter gate 1, known as 'Cassa Rossa.' The round, red building was designed by architects Carl and Eyvind Michalsen and inaugurated on October 1, 1929 — one of Norway's first reinforced concrete structures. The building was awarded Houens fonds diplom in 1931, one of the country's foremost architecture prizes, and is classified as having 'very high antiquarian value' by the City Antiquarian. In 2024, the Nybygg extension (5,200 m²) by Eggen Arkitekter was completed, connected to the original building via the glass-roofed Glassgården. Daglighallen now occupies space in the Nybygg, while maintaining its connection to the historic main building.
Location
Located in Nedre Elvehavn, the old industrial area transformed into Trondheim's most modern district with housing, restaurants and offices.
Accessibility
Daglighallen is located on the 2nd floor of Studentersamfundet and is wheelchair accessible. You do not need to be a student to visit the bar. The address is Elgeseter gate 1, 7030 Trondheim, at the southern end of Elgeseter Bridge. Opening hours vary, but are typically Monday–Thursday 20:00–23:45, Friday 20:00–01:45, Saturday 13:30–01:45, and Sunday 14:30–20:00. Updated hours are published on Samfundet's Instagram (@samfundet) and website.
Trondheim's first microbrewery with on-site serving. Brews 20+ varieties that change with the season. Brewery tours are available on Saturdays.
Opening Hours
- Monday: 7:00 – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday: 7:00 – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 PM – 1:00 AM
- Thursday: 8:00 PM – 1:00 AM
- Friday: 8:00 PM – 2:00 AM
- Saturday: 8:00 PM – 2:00 AM
- Sunday: Closed
