Froan

Far out in the sea, where waves crash against low skerries and the wind carries stories from centuries past, lie Froan and Sula. This is the outermost edge of Trøndelag, a stunning archipelago made up of hundreds of small islands, islets and reefs, with names that taste of salt and time: Sørburøy, Sauøy, Halten. In the middle of this weather-beaten seascape stands Sula Chapel, built in 1925, though the site has served as a place of worship since the 15th century. Today, the chapel remains open year-round, offering a quiet refuge for both islanders and pilgrims. Sula is also a key stop along the Coastal Pilgrimage Route – the historic sea path to Nidaros. In the Middle Ages, pilgrims came ashore here to pray, rest or seek shelter from the storm. Known as “the white town in the sea”, Sula is a living fishing village, rich in tradition and community spirit. It’s home to galleries, a pub, a restaurant, guesthouses and a well-used village shop – still the heart of the island. Froan and Sula tell the story of people who have always lived with the sea, never against it.