A holiday to Ørland means experiencing a peninsula with a very different topography to the surrounding landscape. Get some fresh air as you cycle along the coast, or stay indoors exploring one of the area’s many museums. Visit Ørland kultursenter (Ørland Cultural Centre) to find out more about the local attractions. The Centre also has bikes for hire and restaurant tips.
Ørland is a municipality in Sør-Trøndelag. The administrative centre of the municipality is Brekstad and the municipality has a population of just over 5,000. The largest employer in the region is Ørland hovedflystasjon (Ørland Main Air Station), one of the Norwegian Air Force's two main air stations. The municipality is situated on a flat peninsula with very little uncultivated land.
Step back in time and visit the oldest manor in Norway, Austråttborgen. For military history, head to Austrått Fort which dates from World War II, where you can see cannons spanning multiple floors. You can also go on a tour, and even stay the night at Kjerungskjær fyr (Kjerungskjær Lighthouse), the only octagonal lighthouse in Norway. Nature lovers will adore Ørland våtmarksystem (Ørland Wetlands), home to a wide range of birds.
Ørland is not very large and most sights can be seen in just a day or two. It could be handy to have access to a car when visiting the area, so you can get around at your own pace. If you want to experience more urban areas, take the boat to Trondheim, where you will find a wide range of shops and eateries.
The closest international airport to Ørland is Værnes Airport, in Trondheim. Once you land here, it takes around two and a half hours to drive to Ørland. There are also connections by ferry and a speedboat runs between Ørland and Trondheim several times a day.
A holiday in Ørland boasts plenty of cultural and historical experiences. The unique wetlands and excellent cycling conditions make it a great base for day trips.
