Frosta

Beautifully located in the middle of the Trondheim fjord, and with its distinctive cultural landscape and climate, Frosta is perfect for activities including cycle touring and fjord and freshwater fishing. Frosta municipality has approximately 2.470 inhabitants and covers a area of 76,3 km2 which is the smallest muncipality in Nord-Trøndelag. The community proudly carries its inheritance; a rich cultural history witnessing the central position held by Frosta throughout the centuries. Agriculture makes up the largest industry in Frosta.

The main attractions are Norway's oldest court, "Frostatinget", had its seat here, close to the mediaeval church at Logtun, and on the island of Tautra can be found the remains of a Cistercian abbey, established in 1207. In Frosta you can fish, go hiking and study the rich bird life, or, visit one of our beautiful rose gardens.

FROSTATINGET

One of Norway's first courts, "Frostatinget", lay here.

LOGTUN CHURCH

Near to the ancient court mound lies Logtun church from the 1400's.

TAUTRA

On Tautra stands the ruined abbey from 1207, and the largest bird reserve north of Dovre.

VIKING HARBOUR

Several rock engraving sites can be found in the parish, together with burial grounds from Viking times. Archaelogists have for the first time found the remnants of a Viking harbour in Norway. A number of logs sticking up along the shoreline at Frosta have been dated back to around year 1000. The logs were found when the owner of the property was about to start building a marina for pleasure craft, in the same place as the Vikings probably landed their ships when they met to participate in the Frosta Court around 1000 years ago. The site of the Frosta Ting (court) is located on a nearby hillside.

FISHING

The area is ideal for fishing from land or small boats. We recommend a trip with a hired fishing boat to the rich ocean fishing grounds. Contact the tourist office for more information.

GOLF

Frosta Golfclub is a golf course with 6 holes and a variation of difficulties. The course lies 15 km from Esso Åsen along RV 753.