About Hitra
About Hitras history
Hitra is an island just in the middle of Trøndelag, only two hours of driving from Trondheim. Hitra is often referred to as a “Norway in miniature”. Here you will find forests, high mountains, calming fjords and open seas. Hitra is a gem you will never forget!
Ten quick facts
- Hitra consist of approx. 2500 islands, islets and sheaves
- It is the seventh biggest island in Norway
- The island is connected too the mainland with a tunnel that goes under the sea
- Hitra has North-Europe’s most dense deer strain
- During the hunting season almost 1000 deer are shot every year.
- Two of the worlds biggest salmon farming factories are located on Hitra
- Every day about 60 trucks drive of the island filled with salmon
- Hitra has approx. 4600 inhabitants
- A person from Hitra is called Hitterværing
- Hitra is also connected to the island Frøya with a tunnel under the sea
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