Frosta: Hiking, Nature and History
Accommodation in Frosta
Frosta offers several very different reasons to explore: on the Frostahalvøya peninsula, a hiking trail and archaeological remains lead you into the area’s landscape and cultural history. On the island of Tautra, the focus is on birdlife, the nature reserve and monastic traditions. You can plan your trip around whether you would rather hike, cycle, observe nature or explore historic sites.
Hiking and nature around Frosta
Frostastien is a 22-kilometre-long, surfaced hiking trail. It runs around Neset in the south of Frosta and follows the shore north to Fånes. Direction signs, trail markers and overview maps guide you along the route; there are also benches for resting. Information boards cover local history, archaeological finds and cultural monuments, as well as biological diversity and wildlife. Nature and history are therefore equally part of a hike on Frostastien.
Tautra is also noteworthy for nature enthusiasts: a total of 269 different bird species have been observed there since 2000. Tautra and the surrounding marine area were granted Ramsar status in 1985, after the area had been protected the previous year. When planning your visit, it is important to note the seasonal restriction: from 1 April to 15 July, all traffic in the nature and bird reserve on Tautra is prohibited because birds are nesting.
Discover Frosta’s cultural history
The old Frostating on the Frostahalvøya peninsula was probably one of Norway’s oldest assembly sites. It was also where Norway’s first law, the Frostatingslov, was passed. Tinghaugen is part of the Frosta cultural landscape, which is registered as a selected cultural landscape of agriculture. The six rock surfaces with rock carvings at Evenhus on Frosta add to this picture: the carvings date from the Early Bronze Age. They can be reached from the car park in front of the Solvang community hall; the same car park is also a suitable starting point for the outer section of Frostastien.
Logtun Church is a late medieval church dating from around 1500 and also served as an assembly church. The last Lagting on Frosta was held at the end of the 16th century. For the 2026 season, the Fortidsminneforeningen listed the church as open from 1 May to 15 September. On Tautra, the remains of a Cistercian monastery recall another historical period. The monastery was probably founded in 1207 by monks from Lysekloster near Bergen. Its monastery church was 36.5 metres long and 13.5 metres wide; its ridge height is estimated at around 14 metres. Tautra Mariakloster is also located on the island, a Catholic convent of the Cistercian Order and its strictest branch, the Trappist Order.
Cycling and local produce
The Sykkeltur i Matfatet Frosta cycling tour runs mostly through easy terrain between restaurants, shops and farms. Along the route, you can take detours to beaches or historic sights. All three cycling routes start and finish in the centre at Frostasenteret; parking is available in front of Rema 1000 or at Frostasenteret. The cycling tours are intended for everyone. However, only the Family Route is specifically described as a route with a usable walking and cycling path for families with children.
Other options include the golf course in Vågen, operated by Frosta Golfklubb, with six holes and a driving range. If you would like to include local food in your trip, visit the Gårdsbutikken farm shop on Tautra, which sells agricultural products as well as beer brewed on the farm.
When choosing a holiday apartment, you can make your preferred focus the priority: the 22-kilometre hiking trail, the cycling routes, nature on Tautra, or the cultural history of the peninsula and island. For more information specifically about the place itself, see Frosta.
For the broader travel overview: Nord-Trøndelag.
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