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Austråttborgen - one of Norway's oldest manors

The Austrått Manor by the Trondheimsfjord, is one of Norway’s oldest manors, and one of the country’s most formidable cultural sites from medieval times. The courtyard, café and museumshop are open Thursday - Sunday during summer season. We offer guided tours inside the halls and chapel.

The manor is open to the public during the summer season (June 25th - August 16th 2026) with free entry to the courtyard with a nice café and a museum shop:

  • Thursday - Friday: 10:00 – 15:00
  • Saturday: 11:00 – 16:00
  • Sunday: 14:00 – 18:00
  • Monday - Wednesday: by appointment only

Please note: The café opens 30 min after, and close 30 min before, the facilities opens and closes.

We offer guided tours (NB! usually conducted in Norwegian) that takes you inside the chapel and the halls of the manor. These halls can only be visited with a guide. The entrance ticket includes a approx. 30 minute guided tour. Tickets can be purchased in the café/shop or online. 

  • Adult: 140 NOK
  • Under 25 years of age: 70 NOK
  • Members of icom/icomos and children 0-16 years (accompanied by an adult): 0 NOK
  • Please note: the guided tours are usually conucted in Norwegian. Please contact us at nkim.austrattborgen@mist.no for requests on other languages. 

See ticket link for dates and times:

WELCOME TO AUSTRÅTTBORGEN!

The summer season is for 2026 from June 25th to August 16th. 

Austråttborgen is open Thursday - Sunday during the summer. Monday - Wednesday by appointment. Come have a look at the historic buidlings, the beautiful scenery by the Trondheimsfjord and maybe have a coffee and a bite to eat in the café. 

DIRECTIONS:

Austråttborgen's adress is Borgveien 6, 7140 Opphaug. There is a parking space right next to the manor.

Going from Trondheim? Take the ferry (number 800 / 805) from Trondheim Hurtigbåtterminal to Brekstad (about 60 minutes). Taxis are waiting by the arrival, and will transport you to Austrått. Preorder at (+47) 72524810. 

If you prefer to go by bicycle from Brekstad to Austrått, it will take about 30 minutes. You can bring your bicycle free of charge on the ferry, but please note that bicycles and the like can not be prioritized if the ferry is full.

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    Foto: Katie Kulseng
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    Borgstua Café. Foto: Inger Elisabeth Stjern/NKIM
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  • Svart-hvitt foto av Austråttborgen med landskapet rundt. Kvaliteten er kornete. Øverst står det med svart skrift "Østraat Herresæde, Ørlandet". Et gjerde i stein og planker omringer borgen.
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  • The castle at Austrått in summertime
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    Austrått lokker mange tilreisende om sommeren. Jette C. Petersen

HISTORY:

Ingerd Ottesdatter (a.k.a. Lady Inger of Oestraat) was one of the manor’s most significant and colourful owners. She played an important part in Norwegian history, notably in the implementation of the Reformation. It was during her time at Austrått in the 16th century that the main building was raised. From 1721, there were bourgeois owners of the estate. Since 1919, Austrått has been national property. Although much has been lost over the centuries, great cultural values ​​have been handed down to our time.

Photo:  unknown / Oslo Museum. Actor Magda Blanc as Lady Inger in Henrik Ibsen's play Fru Inger til Østråt, at the theater Den Nationale Scene, 1922.

Nordenfjeldske Kunstindustrimuseum

CONTACT US:

Call (+47) 908 33 681 for more information during the summer season.

For guided tours off-season or other questions, please contact nkim.austrattborgen@mist.no