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Trondheim at Havstein is a par-3 course in Trondheim, Norway, designed by Paal Midtvaage. The facility serves the Trondheim metropolitan area, Norway's third-largest city, situated along the Trondheimsfjord in the central part of the country. The course occupies terrain characteristic of the region's coastal landscape, where rolling topography meets the influence of maritime climate patterns. As a dedicated short course, Havstein provides accessible golf in a setting where full-length courses face constraints from Norway's northern latitude and relatively brief playing season. Par-3 layouts in Scandinavian contexts often emphasize playability and efficient use of available land while maintaining design interest through varied hole lengths and green complexes. The course serves both recreational golfers seeking quick rounds and players working on their short game. Midtvaage's design work reflects contemporary Scandinavian golf architecture, which typically emphasizes integration with natural landforms and sustainable maintenance practices suited to the region's climate. The Trondheim area experiences cool summers and significant seasonal variation in daylight, factors that influence both turf management and the golf calendar. The course functions within Norway's growing golf culture, where participation has expanded despite geographic and climatic challenges that limit the traditional golf season to roughly May through October.