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Brekstad

Trøndelag, Norway · Europe

About Brekstad

Brekstad sits on the route: 20 minutes from Botngård, 46km from Nidaros Cathedral.

Brekstad is a town located in Trøndelag, Norway. With a population of 1,835, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Brekstad sits in Norway, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Oslo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Brekstad to your route.

About Brekstad

Brekstad is a town in Ørland Municipality in Trøndelag county, Norway. It is located along the Trondheimsfjord at the entrance to the Stjørnfjorden. The town is located about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) south of the village of Uthaug and about 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) west of the villages of Austrått and Ottersbo. The

Read more 1.93-square-kilometre (480-acre) town has a population (2024) of 2,437 and a population density of 1,263 inhabitants per square kilometre (3,270/sq mi). Brekstad received town status on 8 October 2005, thus becoming the 95th town in Norway. The major employers in Brekstad are Ørland Main Air Station / Ørland Airport, Mascot Høie linen factory, Coop Fosen, and Tine Midt-Norge. Brekstad hosts one courthouse for the Trøndelag District Court. The Ørland Church and Ørland cultural center are both located in the town. Brekstad has connections with the Kystekspressen boat to Trondheim, Hitra, Frøya (via bus), Lensvik, Hysnes, and Kristiansund. The Brekstad–Valset Ferry has regular service across the Trondheimsfjord from Brekstad to Valset in Orkland Municipality. There are also road connections to elsewhere in Ørland Municipality.

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Where is Brekstad located?

Brekstad is located in Trøndelag, Norway, Europe. The coordinates are 63.6870 latitude, 9.6654 longitude.

What is the population of Brekstad?

Brekstad has a population of approximately 1,835 people, making it a town in Norway.

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Quick Information

Population
1,835
Continent
Europe
Country
Norway
Region
Trøndelag
Timezone
Europe/Oslo
Coordinates
63.6870, 9.6654

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Norway

Police
112
Ambulance
113
Fire
110
Driving side
right

Many toll roads use automatic plate recognition (AutoPASS). Headlights required at all times.

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Worth the detour from Brekstad

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

cathedral

Nidaros Cathedral

The northernmost medieval cathedral in the world and Norway's national sanctuary.

46 km · about 55 min drive

When to drive here

May to September

Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.

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