ForEsthetesandNatureLovers
T he fact that the village of Uthaug attracts artists is not surprising. This is one of the country's best-preserved fishing villages, and a stroll through Sjøgata offers picturesque fishing houses from the mid-1800s. However, Uthaug is not a mere museum; around 350 residents live and thrive here in everyday life and celebration.
Uthaug is situated on the south side of Bjugnfjorden and north of the Ørland Main Air Station, a significant workplace. In fact, it’s the largest workplace in the region, where the Norwegian Air Force has gathered the nation’s combat aircraft power. Other industries in Uthaug include fish processing and concrete manufacturing.
Uthaug village seen from the fjord. Photo: Geir Hval, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Uthaug has a rich history that dates far back in time. In the center of Uthaug was the former crofting place of Kirkebakke, which also houses the remains of a medieval church with a cemetery. Together with the former church and Nøkkelhaugen, a large Bronze Age burial mound, they bear witness to the fact that Uthaug was a central location in pre-Christian times and well into the Middle Ages.
Nøkkelhaugen is the largest of its kind in Trøndelag, which says a lot.
And there is more historical eye candy in Uthaug. The distinctive octagonal Kjeungskjær lighthouse just off the coast of Uthaug was established in 1880 and is certainly worth a visit.
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Become a Freysta member →Uthaug and its surrounding areas offer countless hiking opportunities, from excellent trails to mountaintop excursions with spectacular views of the fjords, open sea, and forested fields. There are also long, flat stretches that are perfect for cycling.
Uthaug is beautiful, rich in history, and a village that beckons you to enjoy many wonderful natural experiences!
Uthaugsgården in Ørland. Photo: Ragnhild Dahl, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Local stories and traditions that give Uthaug its distinct character.
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Uthaug sits on the south side of Bjugnfjorden in Ørland municipality, Trøndelag. The historic fishing village lies just north of Ørland Main Air Station and looks out across the open Trondheimsfjord, with the Kjeungskjær lighthouse visible offshore.
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Main photo by Geir Hval, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons. Other photos: Rune Halvorsen (CC BY-SA 3.0 NO), Ragnhild Dahl (CC BY-SA 4.0) via Wikimedia Commons.
Text by Marion Solheim, journalist and co-founder of Freysta.
