It is located in the borough of Lerkendal at the highest point in the city of Trondheim.

It borders the neighborhoods Singsaker to the west, Strindheim to the north, Moholt to the south and Valentinlyst to the east.

The area has a good view of Trondheim's city centre and the neighborhoods of Lade and Strinda.

Still in close proximity is MARINTEK, hosting the only major test tank for maritime technology in Scandinavia.

Located in Tyholt are the Trondheim offices of Telenor and the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation.