Levanger is an old trading post, where trading activity can be traced back to the Middle Ages. The city of Levanger was established because of its advantageous location on the Trondheim fjord and as a stopover en route to Sweden. The city was officially founded in 1836.
The streets of Levanger are characterised by colourful, well-preserved wooden buildings from the late 1800s and early 20th century. Inspired by Swiss, New Gothic and Jugend styles, the wooden house town has an eclectic feel.
Levanger's architectural curiosities come not only from more recent centuries. The Alstadhaug Church in Skogn hales form the 10th century and features a giant burial mound and chalk paintings from circa 1200. The church is dedicated to Saint Peter. What is believed to be part of the saint's finger was discovered in the old stone alter.