Halten
The outermost bare island - a protected, uninhabited fishing village at the northern end of Øyrekka, once the largest on the Trøndelag coast.
Halten
At the northern end of Øyrekka lies Halten, a protected and now uninhabited fishing village that was once the largest on the Trøndelag coast. A hundred years ago there was intense activity here, with up to 1,000 fishermen in season, a fish landing station, a canning factory and its own hospital. Today Halten has no permanent residents, but in summer life returns to the village. Halten is protected under the Cultural Heritage Act and lies within the Froan nature reserve.
A history carved in stone
Halten is mentioned in written sources as early as 1548, but people came here long before that: a sundial carved into the rock on Husøya has been dated to the 1400s, perhaps as far back as the late 1300s. Walking among the old fishermen's cabins, you pass houses with names such as Vestindien, Banken, Skreppen, Rådstua and Templet - names that tell of a small society far out at sea.
Halten lighthouse: moved from Lista in 1875
The 29.5-metre stone tower was moved from Lista and first lit in the autumn of 1875. Today it is the northernmost lighthouse in Frøya's chain of lighthouses. Halten was among the last lighthouses in the country to be automated, which happened in 2005. The lighthouse remains a well-known landmark on Halten, and in season it is possible to arrange a trip out to it.
Accommodation and the Halten Days
The Halten Foundation runs accommodation and a restaurant in season, normally from Easter until September. There are 65 beds spread across the winterised Trøndelag farmhouse Skanklåna and the wharf building Brygga. This suits groups, families and companies who want to experience Halten over more than one day. The third weekend in July brings the Halten Days, with a cultural trail, historical talks, sour cream porridge at Fiskarheimen and dancing to live music on the wharf.
Birdlife at the edge of Froan
Halten has rich birdlife, and here you can see sea eagles and cormorants, among others. Bring binoculars and a camera to experience the wildlife at close range.
How to get to Halten
Halten is reached by sea from Frøya. We at WKT know these waters well and tailor day trips and overnight trips to the weather and your wishes. The trip can also be combined with Sauøya, Mausund and the rest of Øyrekka.
Photo: Bente Dragsnes
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