Trøndelag district, Trøndelag, Norway

Places to visit near Frosta

Frosta is a town in Trøndelag district, Trøndelag, Norway, home to about 2,495 people. Within 50 km by road there are 229 places to visit — 42 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 31 beaches & coast, 35 wildlife, forests & gardens and 25 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Steinvikholm Castle (8 km), Tautra (8 km) and Fættenfjorden (12 km).

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Frosta, Trøndelag
Frosta, Trøndelag district, Trøndelag, Norway. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Frosta at a glance

Location
Trøndelag district, Trøndelag, Norway
Population
about 2,495
Coordinates
63.5891° N, 10.7423° E
Places within 50 km
229 (64 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to March for beaches & coast

Top places to visit near Frosta

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Frosta: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Frosta

62 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Frosta. The closest is Liavatnet (2 km); the best-known is Hammervatnet (17 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Hammervatnet · lake · Trøndelag · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Sønningen · lake · Trøndelag · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Byavatnet · lake · Trøndelag · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Liavatnet · lake · Trøndelag · ~2 km
  • Hoklingen · lake · Trøndelag · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Meltingvatnet · lake · Trøndelag · ~27 km · Must-see

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Beaches & coast near Frosta

38 beaches & coast within 100 km of Frosta. The closest is Åsenfjorden (5 km); the best-known is Fættenfjorden (12 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Frosta

36 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Frosta. The closest is Småskjæra Og Storholmen Biotopvernområde (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Frosta

29 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Frosta. The closest is Ramnåsen (4 km); the best-known is Forbordsfjellet (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Frosta

26 forts & heritage within 100 km of Frosta. The closest is Steinvikholm Castle (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Frosta

23 churches within 100 km of Frosta. The closest is Frosta Kirke (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Frosta

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 58 km on the road.

  1. Start in Frosta
  2. 17 km Hammervatnet · lake, Trøndelag
  3. 10 km Fættenfjorden · beach, Trøndelag
  4. 5 km Forbordsfjellet · viewpoint, Trøndelag
  5. 5 km Steinvikholm Castle · heritage site, Trøndelag
  6. 13 km Tautra · river spot, Trøndelag
  7. 8 km Back to Frosta

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From travellers near Frosta

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How to reach Frosta

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    Within 15 km of Frosta

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Frosta by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs4262Liavatnet (2 km)
    Beaches & coast3138Åsenfjorden (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3536Småskjæra Og Storholmen Biotopvernområde (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2529Ramnåsen (4 km)
    Forts & heritage2326Steinvikholm Castle (8 km)
    Churches2323Frosta Kirke (1 km)
    Waterfalls1717Storfossen (12 km)
    Museums1315Tinghaugen (4 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves612Tautra (8 km)
    Other attractions89Tautra Abbey (7 km)
    Parks44Lademoparken (29 km)
    Buddhist sites11Tautra Mariakloster (9 km)
    Treks11St. Olavsleden Dagsetapp Sul - Vuku (21 km)
    Caves01Jarlshola (53 km)

    Frosta: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Frosta?

    Steinvikholm Castle (heritage site, about 8 km), Tautra (river spot, about 8 km), Fættenfjorden (beach, about 12 km), Forbordsfjellet (viewpoint, about 13 km), Hammervatnet (lake, about 17 km), Sønningen (lake, about 19 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Frosta?

    229 places on Spotwander: 42 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 31 beaches & coast, 35 wildlife, forests & gardens, 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest lake to Frosta?

    Liavatnet, about 2 km by road; Hovdalsvatnet (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Frosta?

    Åsenfjorden, about 5 km by road; Litle Holmen (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Frosta?

    Småskjæra Og Storholmen Biotopvernområde, about 6 km by road; Svaet Dyrefredningsområde (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Frosta?

    Start in Frosta, visit Hammervatnet, then Fættenfjorden, then Forbordsfjellet, then Steinvikholm Castle, then Tautra, and drive back — about 58 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Frosta?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to March for beaches & coast.

    Towns near Frosta

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Frosta’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Frosta on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.