Factfile Guide General Information about Florø Florø is the administrative centre of Flora municipality in the county of Sogn og Fjordane, Norway. The town was founded by royal decree in 1860. Florø is Norway’s, and Scandinavia’s, westernmost town , west of Amsterdam, Brussels and Nice.
Coordinates: Country: County: District: Municipality: Granted City Status: Administrative Center: Area total: Population (2009):
61°35′58″N 5°1′58″E Norway Sogn og Fjordane Sunnfjord Flora 1860 Florø 5,98 km (2,3 sq mi) 8.448
Welcome to the port of Florø!
Florø at a glance Local Town Facilities The Cruise Terminal is located in the very centre of Florø. Passengers and crew will find it very easy to find their way around Florø. The tourist information lies in Strandgata, the main street of Florø, close to the Cruise Terminal. This lovely street invites you for a stroll in our beautiful town and Stabben Light House offers good shopping facilities, cosey restaurants and coffee places. With the Coastal Museum and beautiful recreation areas spread over the whole town, you can be sure to spend a lovely day in Florø!
Velkomen – Welcome!
Town:
Florø
Distance from pier to town:
300 m (no shuttle bus needed)
Tourist Information:
Flora Turistkontor Strandgata 30 6900 Florø +47 57 74 30 00 Opening hours: 9 am - 6 pm (extended opening hours for cruise ships) The whole staff speaks fluently English.
Brochures/ Info:
Town maps, brochures about Florø and surroundings and other parts of Norway.
Internet:
Computers with internet for free usage, free W-lan
Souvenirs, stamps etc:
You can buy postcards, stamps, books about Florø, souvenirs and maps.
Useful Websites:
www.fjordkysten.no www.flora.kommune.no
Taxi Services
Flora Taxi, tel: +47 5774 1015, Markegata 50, Florø, opened 24/7,
Call and they’ll pick you up directly at the pier, or contact the tourist information. Taxis for up to 10 people available. Shopping Facilities
In the street Strandgata, city centre, ca. 300 m from pier; Opening hours: 9 am – 4 pm (6 pm)
Public Toilets:
Tourist Information, Fjord1 waiting room at the pier, Flora Samfunnshus, plenty of restaurants
Internet Café
Tourist Information, Strandgata 30, free of charge
Wireless Internet Access
Tourist Information, Strandgata 30, free of charge
Nearest beach
Sandy beach, ca. 2 km (Sørstrand)
Local Telephone Box
At the pier
Money-changing facility
Closest: Sparebanken Vest, Strandgata 36, ca. 350 m
Indicative exchange rate
1£ = 10,5 NOK/ 1€ = 8,9 NOK/ 1$ = 6,4 NOK (09/2009)
Nearest Post Office/
Tourist Information, 300 m (stamps, postcards), postbox nearby;
Stamps
Post Office, 800 m
Local Bicycle Hire Companies
none
Local Car Hire
• Avis (ca. 150 m from pier), +47 5772 5080
Companies
• National Car, +47 5774 0130 (cars and motorbikes)
Or contact Tourist Information
Public Transport: Bus
City Bus (Bybussen, Firda billag), busstop ca. 100 m from pier.
Boat
Scheduled passenger boats which can be used for round trips to the islands.
Airport
Florø Airport, ca. 2 km
Local Restaurants: • • • • • • Hjørnevikbua Restaurant
Hjørnevikbua, Strandgata (vis à vis Tourist Information) 12 am – 01:30 pm Restaurant at the Quality Hotel (close to pier) 3 pm – 9 pm Bistro To Kokker, Strandgata (lunch and small dishes) Hjørnevikhagen (next to Tourist Information) 11 am – 6 pm Tomasine (Italian restaurant, Strandgata) 14 pm – 11 pm Indian Restaurant (200 m from pier, Strandgata) 15 pm – 11 pm
Food Specialities:
Seafood, fish soup, salmon, svele (small fluffy pancake)
Local beer:
Kinn Brewery in Strandgata
Local recommended Sights for Independents:
Strangata in Florø
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Coastal Museum, Brendøyvegen, ca. 2 km
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Florø Church, ca. 300 m
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Strandgata street in the town centre
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Storåsen and Litleåsen (recreation areas)
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Local war memorials
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Roundtrips with the local boats
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Brandsøyåsen (hiking)
Storevatnet Lake in Florø
Florø Church