Welcome to Trøndelag’s Archipelago!
Trøndelag’s outer coast is home to thousands of islands, calm bays and dramatic shorelines – perfect for exploring. Out here, between sea and sky, you’ll discover world-class dining, authentic coastal culture, and breathtaking nature.
Whether you come to fish, explore, taste, or simply breathe, the Islands Hitra and Frøya is an experience you’ll never forget.
Nature in All Directions
Wild and beautiful. Gentle and weathered. The landscape shifts between coastal mountains, forests, heathland, and sparkling straits. You can hike along old trails to new views, paddle between islands – or simply let the silence sink in.
Havørnsafari Frøya. Foto: Ellen Homstad
Try something you’ve never done before:
• Try deep sea fishing
• Paddle between islets
• Go on a sea eagle safari
• Visit local producers and taste your way through the islands
• Explore old fishing villages
• Stay close to the sea – in a fisherman’s cabin, a glamping tent, or a cozy cottage
• Freedive in clear coastal waters
Frøya Havørnsafari. Foto: Ellen Homstad
Ten quick reasons to visit Hitra & Frøya
- 2,500 islands – perfect for island hopping, boat trips, and exploration
- Hitra is Norway’s seventh largest island – offering everything from rugged coastlines to deep forests
- Frøya – where the sea hits you head-on. Weathered, wild, and beautiful
- Home to the world’s densest deer population – you’re more likely to see deer than not
- Subsea tunnels – both Hitra and Frøya are connected to the mainland by tunnel
- World-class fish and shellfish – from major salmon producers to small-scale artisans
- A rich coastal culture that is still very much alive
- Creativity and local pride – arts, crafts, and storytelling thrive here
- Fisheries and aquaculture are at the heart of local life
- Warm-hearted locals and authentic experiences
Sula Havglamping. foto: ellen homstad
A taste of the islands
Local food is at the heart of the culinary culture in Frøya and Hitra. We offer a wide variety of fresh ingredients from both sea and land. Enjoy scallops, crabs, and salmon – often served straight from the ocean. You’ll also find vegetables, edible flowers, and honey from local producers.
Deer and the wild sheep grazing the coastal heathland give the meat its distinctive, rich flavor. Local restaurants craft dishes from regional ingredients, creating flavors that truly reflect the coast.
dalpro. foto: olaf deharde
Food and drinks
Set-Jetting at the edge of the sea – Experience Frøya like in the movies
Frøya has made its mark on the international film scene – and now you can walk in the footsteps of both film stars and camera crews. With wild nature, rugged fishing villages and endless horizons, the island has become a true set-jetting destination.
This is where the Netflix series Billionaire Island was filmed, and in 2024, Frøya was named Best European Filming Location – the first Norwegian location ever to receive the title. In 2025, the island followed up with the Emerging Location award at the Global Production Awards. Hollywood has discovered the edge of the sea.
foto: ellen homstad
foto: olaf deharde
Live like a coastal farmer
On Hitra, people have lived off both sea and land for generations. The fiskarbonde – or coastal farmer – combined fishing, livestock and farming to create a sustainable life in tune with the seasons.
Today, you can catch a glimpse of this traditional way of life. Visit a local food producer, meet the animals, taste venison and locally made goods – or head out to sea. The traditions are still alive, and you’re invited to be part of everyday life.