Boat trips
Season 19th June – 4th August
KINN Mon., Tues., Thurs. and Fri.
From Florø 12.00
Return from Kinn 15.15 and 16.35
Saturday from Florø 10.00
Return from Kinn 15.05
Sunday from Florø 14.30
Return from Kinn 20.35
SVANØY
Friday from Florø 12.00 return from Svanøybukt 15.20 and 16.50
Guided trips to Svanøy smokehouse and the Norwegian Deer Center. Book this trip at en.fjordkysten.no
Aroundtrip in the Florø Archipelago with the local boat
From Florø 20.00, arrival Florø 21.45
Read more at en.fjordkysten.no
For more boattrips check entur.no or contact the touristinformation in Florø. Please be aware at some of the return you have to call the boat before the boat leaves Florø.
Activities
KAYAK Flora turlag att/ Kari-Anne Strømmen, tel. +47 971 68 809
SUP Else Karin Seljeseth, tel. +47 906 42 608
BICYCLES
Florø Touristinformation, tel. +47 57 74 30 00
BOATS Krokane Camping, tel. +47 57 75 22 50
ROWING BOATS
BUA Florø
BUA – EQUIPMENT
GOLF
Florø Golfklubb, post@florogolf.no
TENNIS
Florø Tennisklubb, floro.tennisklubb@gmail.com
MOTOCROSS post@floromotorsport.no
CINEMA AND LIBRARY
Florø Kulturhus, florøkulturhus.no
VISIT THE FARM SOLDALEN
4H-gard, tel. +47 924 62 201
CLIMBING PARK for kids – always open
PETANQUE Roald Leivestad, tel. +47 913 96 530
CUTURE TRAILS IN FLORØ fjordkysten.no
FLORØ
Svanøy
The Svanøy Bay, Svanøybukt, is a popular spot for holiday visitors. You’ll find a guest harbor, a general store and an inn. You can get a free map of the island and hire bikes at the general store. Cycling around this lush island is a fantastic experience. Why not ring +47 57 74 00 29 to reserve a bike in advance? At Svanøy Kro you can enjoy a delicious venison or salmon burger. The historic Svanøy Manor House is just 10 minutes’ walk from Svanøy Bay. 5 km from Svanøy Manor House is The Norwegian Deer Center, where you can experience deer at close quarters!
Kinn
Far out in the ocean gap, you can find the green, and gras covered, island Kinn, and its church and characteristic mountain site Kinnaklova. The excellent walking paths and hikes, and the short travel from Florø make Kinn a very popular destination all year around. The island is the home of the beautiful stone church from the Middle Ages. The church’s hosts will hold short prayers with song. There will also be a chance to buy coffee, water, chocolate, and cookies by the church. You can also use the toilets that are situated right by the church entrance.
Hovdevåg Hovden Store Batalden Skorpa Reksta Kinn Svanøy Brandsøy Stavøy Ålvora Nedre Standal Stavang Færøy Nærøyane Fanøy Vevlingen Barekstad Klauvene Norddalsfjorden Myklebustfjellet Nyttingnes Brufjorden Sunde Rekstafjorden Askrova Nekkøy Villevik Floro Tansøy Ausevika Vevring Kvammen Flokeneset Store Høydal Eikefjord Grov Kalsvik 5 Eikefjorden 609 Rognaldsvåg Veiesund Kvalstad Steinhovden Svanøybukt 611 KART: ELLEN JEPSON 5 km Husefest Svortevik 614
Litlevatnet Storevatnet Florø hamn Firdavegen Brendøya Sankt Helena Rota Rotavågen Klubben Langholmen Solheimsfjorden Florevika Gunhildvågen Storeåsen Klubbeneset Furesundet Ausesundet Håvågen Torvmyrane Botnavågen Verpevågen Botnastranda Grønengsv�gen Tofleskaret Brandsøyvegen Brandsøysundet Eineneset Naustholmen Nordnes Havreneset Breivika Melkevika Brandsøy Langøy Årebrotfjorden Botnaneset Trolleskjæret Austvika Pratavågen Verpevika Norefjell Digreneset 293 Håvågen Florø Stadion Furuholmen Prata Nybø Krokane Solheim 614 Fugleskjærskaia Litleåsen Florø lufthamn Gaddevåg Brandsøyåsen Havrenesveien Hesteneset Skudalsvegen Kinnvegen Florø Store�sen Svartevatnet KART: ELLEN JEPSON km 545 545 5 548 Hammaren 548 548 5 Ausa Furøy 445 Florøvegen Kletten Klaven Grønenga Søreåsen 5 Sørstrand Folkepark Kystmuseet Havikbotn Stavøy Perholmen Gaddholmen A til Å www.atilaa.no
Photo: Johan Trygve Solheim • Norsk Hjortesenter Photo: Visit FjordKysten and Sunnfjord. fjordkysten.no
Sørstrand
Sørstrand Folkepark is a recreation area two kilometers from the city center. From the parking spot it is one kilometers to the end of the trail. In the summer this is a very popular place to swim and play, especially for the kids.
Here you will find a sandy beach, walking trails, a barbeque area with tables and benches and a beach volleyball sand court. The area is accessible for wheelchairs. You can buy coffee and waffles from the café.
Café opening hours: Tuesday 12.00 – 15.00, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 11.00
– 15.30
• Saturday and Sunday 12.00 – 15.00.
Brandsøyåsen
Brandsøyåsen (293 masl) is a popular hike and view point in Florø. From the top you can enjoy panoramic views of the fjords, mountains and islands surrounding the westernmost town in Norway. You can reach the top by foot or bike. There are several trails to the top and there you can follow signposts from the town centre of Florø. It takes about 2 hours to walk from the centre of the town to the top of Brandsøyåsen. The tourist information office has maps and tour descriptions.
Storeåsen/Litleåsen
Close to the city center you will find a great recreation area in Storeåsen, Litleåsen, around Storevatnet and Litlevatnet. It is nice to walk here on your way to Sørstrand or the Coastal Museum. There is a gravel road over Storeåsen and there are innumerable trails over the hills. In the hill you will find a bunker from WW2.
Flora Turlag – Local DNT
Flora Turlag arranges hikes in the afternoon on Mondays and in the middle of the day on Thursdays through the school year. From Easter to September they arrange afternoon hikes on Tuesday and Wednesday. You can also join in on a guided paddle group on Wednesdays, and weekends. More information can be found at flora.dnt.no
UNATTENDED CABINS: Blåbrebu, Gjegnabu and Kinn Island. More information at flora.dnt.no – where you will find an overview of the program, and all activities. Flora Turlag has a registration for all the trips.
Ausevika
Ausevika is one of the most extensive rock-carving sites in Norway, with figures dating back more than 3000 years. There are more than 300 carvings, of both animals and humans. Ausevika is visitor friendly, with a car park, footpaths, ramp access and info boards. Ausevika is situated approximately 40 minutes drive from Florø. You can follow a cultural trail at Ausevika when you are on the spot. Experience the fascinating history brought to life through video and audio stories on your mobile.
The coastal museum in Sogn og Fjordane
The Coastal Museum in Sogn og Fjordane showcases the natural and cultural history of the coast. The exhibition halls provide a glimpse of daily life on the coast, the development of the town of Florø, tools used for fishing and hunting, and a large collection of local boats. The museum is located on a lovely spacious coastal site within walking distance of Florø town center.
Opening hours June 20th – 13th August: Monday to Friday 11.00 – 17.00. Saturday and Sunday 12.00 – 16.00. Rest of the year: Monday closed. Tuesday to Friday 10.00 –15.00, Sunday 12.00 – 15.00. misf.no/kystmuseet
The coastal lottery
Can be found at the heart of Strandgata in Florø and is the beer café and test brewery for Kinn Brewery. The rear part of the premises contains the small brewery, where new recipes are tested. The Vesle Kinn microbrewery offers fixed guided tours in the summer, and all year on request. Visitors can enter the brewery premises and learn about the brewing process and the history of Kinn Brewery.
GUIDED TOUR AND BEER TASTING
1st July – 5th August. Rest of the year upon request. Wednesday and Saturday 17.00 – 18.00. Price: NOK 310,kinnbryggeri.no
Day trip cabin on Fløgjen
Havhesten
On rainy days you can go swimming at Havhesten in Florø, Havhesten offers a good choice of bathing articles/ activities for adults and children, and it is possible to rent bathing equipment.
Opening hours:
Monday, wednesday, Friday 10.00 – 20.00
Tuesday and Thursday 06.30 – 20.00
Saturday and Sundays 10.00 – 15.30
havhesten.no
Outdoor camp for children
Fjordane Friluftsråd organizes outdoor camps for children and young people aged 9-13. For more information, see fjordanefr.no/friluftsskule
Fløgjen is a popular hiking destination. The trail is 2,3 km and you will find the cabin at 444 masl. The trip takes about one hour. You can park at Grov.
Hans Blom gate Michael Sars gate Livius Smittgate Hamregata Hestenesgata Skridsholgata Markegata Evjegata Florø barneskole Firdavegen Strandavegen Lindheimvegen Hamnegata Florø hamn Torgkaien Strandgata Fjordgata Kringleskjeret Hestnes Stadionvegen Havrenesvegen Litleåsen Markegata Fugleskj æ rsgata 5 Storevatnet 5 Florø kyrkje Hurtigrute Fugleskjærskaia Bergen—Selje Lokale båtruter Legesenter Skudalsvegen 100 m KART: ELLEN JEPSON
Photo: Visit FjordKysten and Sunnfjord.
Photo: Visit FjordKysten and Sunnfjord.
Photo: Lillian Herland.
Photo: WeAre.
FLORØ TOURIST INFORMATION– Strandgata 30 • Tel. +47 57 74 30 00 Open 26. June – 13. August, Mon – Fri 10.00 – 18.00, Sat – Sun 10.00 – 15.00.
Photo: Eli Kristin Magnussen
Lynlader til båt og bil
Photo: Visit FjordKysten and Sunnfjord.
Pick up a bag – pick up rubbish – win prizes! The coastal lottery gives young and old an extra motivation to clean up the shore. Pick up the bag at the Fjordane Friluftsråd or at the tourist information in Florø.
Photo: Roger Auset • Fjordane Friluftsråd.
