Knarrlagsund on the strait between Fjellværsøya and Ulvøya

Knarrlagsund lies around Knarrlagsundet, which separates Fjellværsøya and Ulvøya. The water shapes what’s on offer locally: you can rent boats and other water sports equipment; there is also a guest harbour, a boat ramp and a pergola on the quay. The wider destination of Hitra offers additional nature and culture experiences.

Boats, harbour and accommodation in Knarrlagsund

Hitra Fishing Vacation rents out two 19-foot Kværnø boats, each with 50 hp, and one 17-foot boat with 40 hp in Knarrlagsund. The rental boats are equipped with GPS and chartplotters. The fleet and equipment may change; confirm what is available for your dates in advance.

Water scooters, SUP boards, inflatable tubes and water skis are also available for rent. The necessary safety equipment is included. The rental fleet and availability may also change. Knarrlagsund Slip og Mek AS offers safe, careful boat launching and hauling throughout the year; confirm service arrangements with the company before travelling.

Knarren offers boat rentals, a guest harbour and accommodation in Knarrlagsund. You can enjoy food and drinks in a pergola on the quay. There are various options for a stay by the water—from boats and the harbour to places to stay.

The Ulvøystien trail nearby

Near Knarrlagsund, the well-marked Ulvøystien circular route crosses coastal heath and bare rock, reaching out to the open sea. The trail has bridges, steps and ropes at exposed points. Trail conditions and infrastructure may change; check current conditions before setting out.

Song, school and the history of trade

Arne Johansen from Stjørna wrote the song “Minner fra Knarrlagsund” during the 1955–56 school year. It later came to be known and sung as “Knarrlagsundsangen”. Two different dates are part of the local school’s history: a new school began operating in 1951, but was not inaugurated until 1956.

The history of the Trollheimen Handel shop in Trolla is also connected to Knarrlagsund. Anna Marie Sandvik (1919–2007) founded the business; it operated for three decades and closed in 2002. Along with the song and the school’s history, these stories offer insight into different periods of local history.

On Hitra: nature and culture

In the wider destination of Hitra, the landscape ranges from coastal areas and mountains to thousands of fishing waters. Hitra encompasses an archipelago of islands and skerries. On Hitra, the Ulvøystien is about six kilometres long, runs along the outer coast and can be walked as a circular route.

The Kystmuseet offers various ways to explore regional culture and aquaculture on Hitra. The exhibition “Ringer i vannet” at the Hitra fast boat terminal explains the effects of Norwegian aquaculture on nature, society and public administration. The museum’s guided tours depart from the terminal in Sandstad and take visitors by boat to an aquaculture facility in regular operation.

Dolm kirke is one of the oldest buildings on the coast of Trøndelag still in use. The Kystmuseet offers guided tours of the church and vicarage garden. The historic cultural landscape around the church is suitable for walks and has information boards at several locations. Dolm vicarage garden and its associated cultural trails are open to everyone year-round; check for notices about temporary changes before your visit.

Practical information

Knarrlagsund is a stop on AtB bus route 5208. The timetable is valid from 18 August 2025; check the latest times before travelling. There is also a petrol station in Knarrlagsund. Confirm its current operating status before your trip.

Discover more destinations: Korshamn, Hestvika, Melandsjøen, Kjerringvåg, Kvenvær, Dolmøy, Hitra, Sandstad.

Go to the wider travel overview: Hitra.