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Hitra is Trøndelag’s island kingdom - a municipality where red deer roam freely, sea mist clings to lighthouses, and the seafood is so fresh it practically jumps onto your plate. With around 5,300 residents and a landscape of fjords, fishing villages, and wind turbines, Hitra is the kind of place where you can kayak past medieval churches, hike to panoramic peaks, and still catch a crab feast in a harbor that once hosted steamships. It’s got salt, saga, and a tunnel that dives deeper than most submarines.
Top Attractions
Kystmuseet i Sør-Trøndelag
coastal museum with exhibitions on fishing heritage and WWII shipwrecks
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Dolm Kirke
13th-century stone church on Dolmøya, the region’s oldest building
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Hitra Hestesenter
guided horseback rides through coastal trails and beaches
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Kvenvær Sjøhusferie
sea activities and deep-sea fishing in a scenic archipelago
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Explore Hitra
curated boat tours and walking experiences across the island
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Unique Experiences
Hitra Tunnel
drive through one of the world’s deepest undersea tunnels (264 meters below sea level)
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Dolmsundet Camping
marina and campsite with boat rentals and fishing guides
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Etcetera Botaniske Utskeielser
quirky botanical art gallery and café
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Red Deer Safari
guided wildlife tours to spot Northern Europe’s densest deer population
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Ansnes Brygger
seafood restaurant and brewery in a historic trading post
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Where to Stay in Hitra
Getting There
Hitra sits off the coast of Trøndelag, connected to the mainland via the Hitra Tunnel and to Frøya via the Frøya Tunnel. Express boats run from Trondheim and Kristiansund, and buses link Fillan (the administrative center) to Ansnes, Kvenvær, and Sandstad. Whether you arrive by ferry, fishing rod, or fjord curiosity, Hitra greets you with open harbors and island hospitality.