Austråttborgen

About the museum

Austråttborgen in Ørland municipality is a protected national monument whose oldest buildings date from the 12th century. For around 700 years, from about the year 1000, the high nobility shaped the manor and castle. From 1721 the estate had bourgeois owners, and since 1919 Austrått has been a national estate.

One of the most prominent owners was Lady Ingerd Ottesdatter (1475–1555), who played a significant role in Norwegian history, including in connection with the introduction of the Reformation. Although much has been lost over the centuries, important cultural treasures have been handed down to our time.

In the summer season guides show visitors around the interior of the castle, including the Riddersalen (Knights’ Hall) and the chapel. The site is managed by Statsbygg, while Nordenfjeldske Kunstindustrimuseum is responsible for the visitor offering.

Highlights

• Protected castle and manor with buildings from the 12th century
• The Riddersalen (Knights’ Hall) and the chapel can be seen on the tour
• Borgstua Kafé in the upper castle courtyard
• Small shop with handicrafts and souvenirs
• Fast boat from Trondheim to Brekstad

Permanent exhibition

• Omvisning i borgen – Guided walk through the castle’s historic buildings, the Riddersalen and the chapel, with stories about its owners over 700 years.

Operated by

Nordenfjeldske Kunstindustrimuseum (MiST); anlegget forvaltes av Statsbygg

Admission & discounts

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Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator
• Accessible restroom
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The castle is a protected monument and is not fully universally designed. A new lifting platform connects the lower and upper courtyards, so that the café and shop can be reached. In the lower courtyard is the Fløysalen with exhibitions, outdoor seating and toilets that can also be used with a wheelchair or pushchair. The ground is uneven in places (cobblestones, flagstones and grass). To take part in the tour you must be able to climb stairs.

Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

The castle is about 4.5 km from Brekstad; from Brekstad it takes about 30 minutes by bicycle. Bicycles can be taken on the fast boat free of charge or hired in Brekstad. A taxi can be pre-booked with Ørland taxisentral on +47 72 52 48 10.

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Museum shop

Borgstua Kafé in the upper courtyard serves castle waffles with jam, among other things, as well as local products. Café sales open half an hour after the site opens and close half an hour before it closes. Small shop with handicrafts and souvenirs.

Events & venue rental

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