Discover Botngård

Bjugn, formerly Botngård, lies at the head of the Bjugn Fjord in the southwest of the Fosen Peninsula. Cultural events, roller sports and hikes offer different options to consider when planning your trip. It is also worth keeping the season and specific event dates in mind.

Seasonal sports activities

From May to August, a go-kart track is set up in Fosenhallen. There are eight electric go-karts, with four driving at a time. As this is a seasonal activity and age restrictions apply, check before your trip whether it is available during the relevant season and what the age rules are.

During the winter season, you can rent a curling rink in Fosenhallen, with or without an instructor. The arena also offers ice-skating activities. Seasonal availability and specific dates may vary, so check in advance whether curling and ice skating are currently available.

The skatepark in the schoolyard of Botngård barne- og ungdomsskole, completed in 2025, offers activities with skateboards, kick scooters and other roller-sports equipment. Local access rules may change, so check them before your visit.

Culture and events

Bjugn Kulturhus is part of a year-round cultural programme for people of all ages. It includes concerts, theatre, stand-up comedy, films, talks and public meetings. If you want to plan your trip around a particular event, check its date, as individual events and dates change.

Bjugnhallen in Bjugn is suitable for trade fairs, social gatherings, celebrations and kick-offs. If you have a specific event in mind, check booking availability. This allows you to consider the programme and venue separately, without assuming a particular date.

Hikes and viewpoints

The trail to Gapahuk Kamhaugen starts at the car park by Botngård Vel and continues for about one kilometre. It is considered easy and child-friendly. At the summit there is a shelter and a fire pit. From there, the view extends across the Bjugn Fjord to Hitra and Frøya. The approximate trail length, stated difficulty and views give you several points to consider when choosing this hike.

Nearby Tønnølsfjellet is 374 metres high and offers views of the open sea and Nes. From Botngård, the route to the hike follows Rv 721 towards Oksvoll; after about three kilometres, turn onto the signposted road to Nes. The view differs from the one at Kamhaugen: here, the focus is on the open sea and Nes, while at Kamhaugen you can see the Bjugn Fjord with Hitra and Frøya on the horizon.

Also in the wider destination of Ørland

In the wider destination of Ørland, the Hovsfjæra bird sanctuary is one of four protected wetlands with international Ramsar status. The Grandefjæra Nature Reserve has Norway’s largest tidal flat. Its mosaic of habitats includes mudflats, ponds, sandy and rocky shores, seaweed banks and seagrass meadows. There are birdwatching viewpoints at Grande, Hoøya and Rønsholmen.

The cultural heritage of the wider destination of Ørland includes Austrått Fort and Austråttlunden. Austrått Fort is a former German fortification with a five-storey gun turret. The fort houses the “Fosen Krigshistoriske Samlinger” exhibition about the occupation years in Fosen. A guided tour underground, lasting just under an hour, takes you through the entire gun turret, the power station and the barracks, which accommodated up to 200 people. Check the booking information in advance for your preferred date.

Historically, Austråttlunden was the hunting grounds and manor park of Austråttborgen. This protected landscape area is known for its species-rich deciduous forest, distinctive flora and fauna, and large oak trees; a constructed walking path is 3.5 kilometres long. In the wider destination of Ørland, nature watching and cultural and landscape history are distinct themes alongside Botngård’s offerings.

Discover more destinations: Bjugn, Oksvoll, Nes, Vallersund, Lysøysundet.

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