Frosta: Cultural Heritage, Trails and Birdlife

The ancient Frostating at the Frostahalvøya peninsula was probably one of Norway’s oldest assembly sites and the place where Norway’s first law, the Frostatingslov, was passed. Churches, archaeological finds and monastery ruins offer further historical points of interest in Frosta, while walking and cycling routes also lead through its cultural landscape.

Walking through Frosta

The Frostastien is a 22-kilometre paved walking trail. It runs around Neset in the south of Frosta and follows the shore north to Fånes. Direction signs, marker posts and overview maps accompany the route; benches provide places to rest along the way. Information boards cover local history, archaeological finds, cultural heritage sites, biological diversity and wildlife. Nature and cultural heritage come together along the trail, without the walk being limited to just one of these themes.

The car park in front of the Solvang community centre is a starting point for the outer section of the Frostastien. The Evenhus rock carvings are also accessible from there. At Evenhus, six rock surfaces bear carvings from the Early Bronze Age. Visitors interested in archaeological traces can combine a visit to the site with an appreciation of the themes covered along the walking trail.

Assembly sites, church and cultural landscape

Tinghaugen is part of Frosta’s cultural landscape, which is registered as a selected cultural landscape in agriculture. The name Frostating points to the importance of the ancient assembly site: the Frostatingslov, Norway’s first law, was probably passed there. Today’s 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.

Logtun Church can also be placed in its historical context without equating it with the earlier assemblies. During the 2026 season, it was open from 1 May to 15 September. For visits in a later season, check the dates in effect at that time.

Tautra: Monastery history and birdlife

The island of Tautra is home to the remains of a Cistercian monastery, probably founded in 1207 by monks from Lysekloster near Bergen. The monastery church was 36.5 metres long and 13.5 metres wide; its ridge height is estimated at around 14 metres. The length and width give an impression of the building’s dimensions, while the ridge height remains explicitly an estimate.

Tautra Mariakloster, a Catholic convent in the Trondheimsfjord, is also located on Tautra. It belongs to the Cistercian Order, specifically its strictest branch, the Trappist Order. The island therefore has both a history of a monastery probably founded in 1207 and a Catholic convent belonging to the Trappist Order.

Tautra and the surrounding marine area received Ramsar status in 1985, after the area had been protected the previous year. Since 2000, a total of 269 different bird species have been observed on Tautra; this total may change over time. The protection rules are also important when planning a visit: from 1 April to 15 July, all traffic in Tautra’s nature reserve and bird sanctuary is prohibited because birds are nesting. Check local guidance before travelling.

Cycling routes, farm shop and golf

Sykkeltur i Matfatet Frosta runs mostly through easy terrain between eateries, sales outlets and farms. Detours to beaches or historical attractions are possible along the route; individual businesses may vary seasonally. All three cycling routes start and end in the centre at Frostasenteret. Parking is available in front of Rema 1000 or at Frostasenteret. The tours are intended for everyone. However, for families with children, only the family route is considered to have a usable walking and cycling path.

A farm shop on Tautra adds to the agricultural side of the region: Gårdsbutikken sells farm produce as well as beer brewed on site. There is also a golf course in Vågen, run by Frosta Golfklubb, with six holes and a driving range. Frosta therefore offers a range of interests side by side: walking a marked trail, cycling routes with possible detours, cultural heritage sites, birdwatching and a round of golf.

Discover more destinations: Frosta, Flatanger, Høylandet, Nærøy, Røyrvik, Verran, Namsskogan, Stjørdal.

To the main travel overview: Nord-Trondelag.