City Lade is Trondheim's largest shopping mall, with over 80 shops, restaurants and services. The centre offers a varied selection of fashion, clothing and shoes, as well as a number of eateries, including Lade's largest outdoor terrace. In addition, there are play areas for children and a changing room for the little ones. City Lade also has an Obs! supermarket, which is among the largest in Norway in terms of area and selection.
The centre organises various activities, including a visit from Ambulansebamsen Vilje, and has exciting events during FestivaLade. City Lade has an inclusive atmosphere that welcomes all visitors. There are 1,000 parking spaces available, of which 360 are outside and 640 in a parking garage. Visitors can park for free for three hours, and members of the City Lade Customer Club get four hours of free parking. The centre also offers smart bike lockers from Bikely for cycling customers.