Island Experiences: Excursions to the Islands of Kinn and Svanøy
Join us on this fantastic trip and visit two very different islands – Kinn and Svanøy. Right out in the sea lies the green, grass covered island of Kinn. The legendary Kinn church is built in the Roman building style, and has been in use since the 12th Century. It is believed that the church was built by Celts fleeing religious persecution. One of the few inhabitants on the island will guide you through fascinating stories and myths connected to the church. Also being a musician, she will play some music in the church. This is not only a guided tour but an experience! The mountain cliff behind the church rises steeply, and the overwhelming cleft of Kinn is its nearest neighbour. The second island we will visit on this tour is Svanøy. Also known as “The jewel of Sunnfjord”, the most fertile island in the municipality of Flora. Here the locals have protected their cultural and natural treasures and produced a destination that combines the best of both worlds. “Svanøy Hovedgård” was in the 17th century one of the best-developed estate farms in the west of Norway. We will visit the Norwegian Deer Centre. This is the national centre for spreading knowledge and developing competence in association with wild deer and deer breed on farms. You can take pictures and get close to those wonderful animals while feeding them. • Tour by boat, (bus on the island of Svanøy) (ca. 6 ½ hours, can be shortended or extended) If you choose only one of the islands: Kinn (3 hours), Svanøy (3 ½ hours) • 20 min. walk on Kinn from pier to church, easy terrain • Minimal walking on Svanøy • Lunch included • Attractions: Kinn Church, legendary Kinn cleft, Svanøy Estate Farm, Svanøy Deer Centre
Timeframe Excursion Florø pier - Kinn pier
00:30
Kinn pier - Kinn church
00:30
Kinn church guiding
00:45
Taking photos
00:30
Kinn pier - Kinn church
00:30
Kinn church guiding
01:00
00:10
Photostop
00:10
Kinn church - Kinn pier
00:20
Kinn church - Kinn pier
00:20
Kinn pier - Svanøy pier
00:30
Kinn pier - Florø pier
00:30
Svanøy pier - Svanøy Estate Farm
00:05
Svanøy Estate Farm guiding
00:45
Svanøy Estate Farm - Svanøy Deer Centre
00:15
Svanøy Deer Centre guiding
00:45
Svanøy Deer Centre - Svanøy pier
00:15
Svanøy pier - Florø pier
00:40
Extra time for dining at Kinn or Svanøy
00:45
06:15
Inside the church.
Legendary Kinn (without Svanøy) Florø pier - Kinn pier
05:30
The legendary Kinn Church.
03:00 plus Coffee and Cake
00:45
Svanøy Estate Farm.
03:45
Beautiful Svanøy (without Kinn) Florø pier - Svanøy pier
00:40
Svanøy pier - Svanøy Estate Farm
00:05
Svanøy Estate Farm guiding
00:45
Svanøy Estate Farm - Svanøy Deer Centre
00:15
Svanøy Deer Centre guiding
00:45
Svanøy Deer Centre - Svanøy pier
00:20
Svanøy pier - Florø pier
00:40
03:30 Lunch at Deer Centre or Estate Farm
At the Deer Centre.
00:45
04:15
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Attraction Information:
Kinn General Information:
Kinn Church
Kinn Turistservice 6912 Kinn
+47 9158 1178 gry.seim@online.no www.kinnguide.no
Contact Person: Gry Seim
Kinn Pier
Capacity/ Time: Maximum capacity:
120 (in church)
Max. capacity per group:
60
Guides available at once:
2
Approx. visiting time:
2h
Approx. dining time:
45 min
Distance Cruiseport Florø: 18 km Approx. journey time:
11,18 miles
30 min
Walking Information: Walking distance from bus/ boat:
1,4 km, 20 - 30 min slow walking
Incline:
very small hills along the way
Surface:
gravel walk
Steps:
small doorstep to enter the church
Lift:
Handicapped accessible:
Transportation with car possible, 3 pax
Attraction accessible by: Attraction not suitable for:
Boat
People not able to walk 30 min Kinn pier
Facilities: Number of restrooms:
Women/ Men: 3
Brochures available for free:
Brochures, postcards, pilgrim jewels
Please contact if required
Souvenir shop: Dining offers: Food specialities: Special food wishes can be covered:
Description of Attraction:
Interest value/ Dining value:
Other:
Handicap: 1
Coffee, tea, lemonade and cake
Homemade traditional cake
The Medieval Church (from about 1050) on the Isle of Kinn lies in spectacular scenery, overlooking the mighty ocean and the characteristic mountain-cleft called Kinnaklova to the west. • During the presentation, the church will have lighted candles and flower decorations. • A brief history of the 11th century medieval church, the legends connected to it and its interior • Live music performed on C- flute and the church’s pipe organ • Time on your own for taking a closer look, photographing, etc. This church is unique in both Scandinavia and Northern Europe, mostly due to the well-preserved wooden gallery relief. The church has close connection to Celtic tradition
Kinn church
Regular opening hours:
Summer: mo - fri 12 am to 3 pm
Photography restrictions:
Photography allowed:
Languages spoken:
Norwegian, English
Accepted currencies
NOK, €
Flashlight allowed:
The Kinn cleft
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Attraction Information:
Norwegian Deer Centre Kart
General Information:
Stiftelsen Norsk Hjortesenter Kvalstad Gård +47 57 75 21 80 hjort@svanoy.com www.hjortesenteret.no
Norwegian Deer Centre
Contact Person: Anders Espeseth
Capacity/ Time: Maximum capacity:
120
Max. capacity per group:
60
Guides available at once:
2
Approx. visiting time:
1 h - 1 h 30 min
Approx. dining time:
45 min - 1 h Pier
Distance Cruiseport Florø: 28 km 17,4 miles Approx. journey time:
45 min
Walking Information: Walking distance from bus/ boat:
500 m from boat, 50 m from bus
Incline:
200 m uphill from the pier to the Deer Centre
Surface:
Gravel walk
Steps: Lift: Handicapped accessible:
Feeding Station
Guided tour includes visiting of deer on a field.
Attraction accessible by:
Bus (from Estate Farm or Svanøybukt pier), boat (cannot be guaranteed due to weather conditions)
Attraction not suitable for:
People not able to walk 500 m and on uneven ground.
Deer Center and Feeding Station
Facilities: Number of restrooms:
Women: 1
Brochures available for free:
Norwegian/ English/ German with deer meat or salmon, bread roll with Burgers salmon, Tapas with deer meat or salmon
Souvenir shop: Dining offers:
Men: 1
Handicap: 1
Food specialities:
Deer meat and salmon, locally produced
Special food wishes can be covered:
Description of Attraction:
Interest value/ Dining value:
Other:
The Norwegian Deer Centre is located on Svanøy, a beautiful island also known as the “gem of Sunnfjord”. At the centre you’ll find a group of deer specialists, a deer park and an information centre. In the deer park you may come in close contact with tame reed deer, and will learn more about them by taking part on our guided tour. You will also find fallow deer, sheep, rabbits and peacocks there. At the centre there is a small scale abattoir, a gourmet kitchen and unique dining.
Kvalstad pier
Regular opening hours:
Summer: 11 am - 1 pm
Photography restrictions:
Photography allowed:
Languages spoken:
Norwegian/ English
Accepted currencies
NOK
Flashlight allowed:
The Norwegian Deer Centre
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Attraction Information:
Svanøy Estate Farm General Information: Svanøy Oppleving AS 6914 Svanøybukt
+47 95 22 72 75 booking@svanoy.com www.svanoy.com
Svanøy Pier
Contact Person: Anders Espeseth
Capacity/ Time: Maximum capacity:
60
Max. capacity per group:
60
Guides available at once:
2
Approx. visiting time:
45 min - 1 h
Approx. dining time:
45 min - 1 h
Svanøy Estate Farm
Distance Cruiseport Florø: 17 km 10,56 miles Approx. journey time:
30 min
Walking Information: Walking distance from bus/ boat:
700 m from boat, 50 m from bus
Incline:
Surface:
Gravel walk in front
Steps: Lift: Handicapped accessible: Attraction accessible by: Attraction not suitable for:
accessible with wheelchair Boat, bus --Svanøy Estate Farm
Facilities: Number of restrooms:
Women: 1
Brochures available for free:
local handmade products, local food, sheep- and deer skins for up to 30 people at once. Burgers with deer meat or salmon, bread roll with salmon, Tapas with deer meat
Souvenir shop: Dining offers:
Men: 1
Handicap: ---
Norwegian/ English/ German
or salmon Food specialities:
locally produced smoked salmon and deer meat
Special food wishes can be covered:
Description of Attraction:
Interest value/ Dining value:
Other:
The island of Svanøy has been a meeting point along this stretch of coast ever since the viking ages. Svanøy Hovedgård is the island’s main estate. It was owned by Bjørgvin bishop until the Reformation, upon which it became crown lands until 1662 and then a dairy farm. Directly opposite the main farm is a graveyard with its large stone cross, dating back to ca. 1000 and one of four featuring runes in Norway. Join a guided tour through the beautiful houses and learn more about the history of the island. It is possible to drive with a small bus from the Estate Farm to the Norwegian Deer Centre.
Svanøybukt pier
Regular opening hours:
Summer: 11 am - 1 pm
Photography restrictions:
Photography allowed:
Languages spoken:
Norwegian/ English
Accepted currencies
NOK
Flashlight allowed:
Svanøy Estate Farm
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The 360 Summit: Florø and Surroundings
Starting from the pier we take you through the charming town of Florø. Learn how Florø became an important port along the western coast of Norway, forming a main stop on journeys along the rugged coast to and from Bergen. The first stop will be at the Coastal Museum. This museum was established in 1980 and is constantly expanding its collection, safeguarding the history and heritage of the coastal villages. The exhibition includes cultural and historical collections, displaying everything from kitchen utensils and furnitures to boats, fishing and hunting equipment. A separate exhibition demonstrates oil extraction and processing in the North Sea. On this exhibit the room itself is unique, having been designed in a converted pillar of an actual oil-rig. The tour continues with a drive to Brandsøyåsen Viewpoint. This is a popular recreational area for the local inhabitants. At 293 m above sea level you can enjoy a fantastic 360 degree view of Florø and the surrounding landscape. On our return to Florø we will visit Fjord Base. Set along the sea at the foot of Brandsøyåsen, this is the regions largest supply base for oil rigs, and one of the principal industries of Florø. The tour wraps up with a drive through the historic town centre to the pier. Florø is a modern town in many ways, yet it is the oldest one in the county. Although Florø has gone through many changes, the original charm has remained.
Easy accessible
• Tour by bus (ca. 2 ½ hours, can be shortened or extended • Minimal walking required • Attractions: Coastal Museum, Brandsøyåsen Viewpoint The Coastal Museum in Florø
Timeframe Excursion
Coastal Museum
Florø pier - Florø Sightseeing
00:10
Florø sightseeing - Coastal Museum
00:05
Coastal Museum guiding
01:00
Coastal Museum - FjordBase
00:10
FjordBase guiding
00:05
Brandsøyåsen Viewpoint
FjordBase - Brandsøyåsen Viewpoint
00:20
Florø pier - Brandsøyåsen Viewpoint
00:15
Brandsøyåsen Viewpoint Photostop
00:25
Brandsøyåsen Viewpoint Photostop
00:25
Brandsøyåsen Viewpoint Florø Sightseeing
00:05
Florø Sightseeing - Florø pier
00:10
Florø pier - Coastal Museum
00:15
Coastal Museum guiding
01:00
Coastal Museum - Florø pier
00:15
01:30
Brandsøyåsen Viewpoint - Florø pier
Brandsøyåsen Viewpoint
00:15
00:55
02:30
Oil exhibition
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Attraction Information:
Coastal Museum General Information:
optional parking with walking
Kystmuseet i Sogn og Fjordane Brendøyvegen, Pb 94 6901 Florø +47 57 74 22 33 museum@kyst.museum.no www.kyst.museum.no Contact Person: Berit Høivik
Capacity/ Time:
Parking
Maximum capacity:
80
Max. capacity per group:
20
Guides available at once:
4
Approx. visiting time:
1 h - 1 h 15 min
Approx. dining time:
---
Distance Cruiseport Florø: 2,3 km Approx. journey time:
14,3 miles
5 min
Coastal Museum Oil Exhibition ”Snorre”
Walking Information: Walking distance from bus/ boat:
A small street (250m ) leads from the bus stop to the museum. It is inclined.
Incline:
There is an inclined wooden platform between two buildings, ramps can be used instead.
Surface:
Asphalt road and gravel walk to the museum, wooden ramps
Steps:
Accessible by wheelchair, no need to use steps. Between the two buildings is a wooden platform which inholds one small step, ramp can be used instead.
Lift:
Handicapped accessible: Attraction accessible by: Attraction not suitable for:
Coastal Museum
Bus, small boats ---
Facilities: Number of restrooms:
Women: 2
Men: 2
Handicap: 1
Souvenir shop:
Norwegian/ English/ German postcards and souvenirs related to the Books, museum
Dining offers:
Brochures available for free:
Food specialities: Special food wishes can be covered:
Description of Attraction: Interest value/ Dining value:
Other:
Gravel walk and bridges to the museum
The Coastal Museum is part of the foundation ”Musea in Sogn og Fjordane”. The museum is based in Florø with three modern museum buildings in an 18 acre public area. You can visit three exhibitions: The boat hall, the oil exhibition and the Florø town history department. It lies in a varied landscape of coastal areas connected with paths and bridges. The paths through the area constitute an open-air museum with buildings - farms, houses and fishing villages.
Regular opening hours:
Summer: mon-fri 11am - 6pm, sat-sun 12am - 4pm
Photography restrictions:
Photography allowed:
Languages spoken:
Norwegian/ English/ German/ French
Accepted currencies
NOK,
Flashlight allowed:
Inside the oil exhibition
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Attraction Information:
Brandsøyåsen Viewpoint General Information: Brandsøyåsen 6900 Florø +47 57 75 31 10 siss.str@online.no
Road
Contact Person: Flora Turlag
Capacity/ Time: Maximum capacity:
70
Max. capacity per group:
35
Guides available at once:
3
Approx. visiting time:
30 min
Approx. dining time:
---
Distance Cruiseport Florø: 8,6 km Approx. journey time:
Brandsøyåsen Viewpoint
53,4 miles
15 min
Walking Information: Walking distance from bus/ boat:
50 m
Incline:
Slightly inclined wooden ramps to reach the viewpoint
Surface:
Asphalt road, wooden ramps
Steps:
The wooden ramp includeds 5 steps
Lift: Handicapped accessible:
Attraction accessible by:
Small bus (35 pax), foot
Attraction not suitable for:
Wheelchair users On top of Brandsøyåsen
Facilities: Number of restrooms: Brochures available for free: Souvenir shop: Dining offers: Food specialities: Special food wishes can be covered:
Description of Attraction: Interest value/ Dining value:
Other:
Women: 0
Men: 0
Handicap: 0
----Brandsøyåsen is a very popular recreational area for the local inhabitants of Florø. We drive to the top. At 293m above sea level you can enjoy the most fantastic 360 degree view of Florø and the surrounding landscape. An attached spyglass can be used for free. People with the possibility to walk on uneven ground can visit a stonepyramid, which shows stone samples from the whole region. It is exciting to drive with a small bus up the tiny road. This is truly an experience you won’t forget.
Regular opening hours:
---
Photography restrictions:
Photography allowed:
Languages spoken:
---
Accepted currencies
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Wooden ramps
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Flashlight allowed:
Easy walking terrain
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Coastal Life and Ancient History: Kalvåg and Vingen
We offer you a great trip by boat from Florø to Kalvåg. The fishing community of Kalvåg is situated far out to sea, with the cape of Stadt as its neighbour in the north and the open North Sea to the west. Here you can explore one of the best preserved fishing villages in Western Norway. Around the bay sea houses are clustered together, full of atmosphere. You can visit the old herring salting houses, go for a walk along the open air art exhibition or just enjoy the atmosphere. The Vamråk Salting House formerly housed a copper smiths, a carpenter’s shop, salt herring and cod liver oil production and a base for the fishery. Today the tools and equipment lie about, creating an authentic impression that the workers are absent for a five minute break in the early post-war years. Visit the local galleries, and have a look at the art and crafts of Kalvåg. Kalvåg is also famous for its excellent seafood, and there is no better place to enjoy it than Knutholmen Restaurant, where we stop for lunch. Set right by the sea, the architecture, decor and cuisine of this village gathering point all proudly reflect the vibrant coastal heritage of Kalvåg. On our journey back to Florø we could make a detour to the ancient rock carvings of Vingen if desired. A guide will be there to explain the over 3000 year old carvings.
Charming Kalvåg
• Tour by boat without Vingen: ca. 4 hours, with Vingen: 5 hours (can be shortened or extended) • A little bit of walking required • Lunch included • Attractions: Kalvåg, Vamråk Salting House, Vingen Rock Carvings Bremanger
Timeframe Excursion Florø pier - Kalvåg pier
00:30
Kalvåg Sightseeing
00:45
Kalvåg - Vamråk Salting House
00:10
Vamråk Salting House guiding
00:30
Vamråk Salting House - Kalvåg
Kalvåg - charming fishing village Florø pier - Kalvåg pier
00:30
Kalvåg Sightseeing
01:00
Kalvåg - Vamråk Salting House
00:10
00:10
Vamråk Salting House guiding
00:45
Kalvåg pier - Vingen Rock Carvings
00:30
Vamråk Salting House - Kalvåg
00:10
Kalvåg pier - Florø pier
00:30
Vingen Rock Carvings guiding
00:40
Vingen Rock Carvings - Florø pier
01:00
Rock Carvings at Vingen
03:05 Dining Knutholmen Restaurant
00:55
04:00
04:15 Dining Knutholmen Restaurant
00:45
05:00
Vingen - ancient Rock Carvings Florø pier - Vingen Rock Carvings
01:00
Vingen Rock Carvings guiding
01:00
Vingen Rock Carvings - Florø pier
01:00
03:00 Vamråk Salting House
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Attraction Information:
Kalvåg - Fishing Village General Information: Kalvåg Tourist Information 6729 Kalvåg
+47 48 14 04 88 hildegard@bremanger-vekst.no www.fjordkysten.no Contact Person: Hildegard Nygård
Capacity/ Time:
Knutholmen
Maximum capacity:
160
Max. capacity per group:
40
Guides available at once:
4
Approx. visiting time:
2h
Approx. dining time:
45 min - 1 h
Vamråk
Distance Cruiseport Florø: 22 km 13,67 miles Approx. journey time:
30min by boat, 1h 30min by bus (incl. ferry)
Walking Information: Walking distance from bus/ boat:
20 m
Incline:
no
Surface:
Asphalt road
Steps:
some steps to enter shops
Lift: Handicapped accessible: Attraction accessible by: Attraction not suitable for:
limited access to some buildings Boat, bus --Kalvåg centre
Facilities: Number of restrooms:
Women: 3
Brochures available for free:
4 shops, offering local made souvenirs and food restaurant, Gallery Frøya offers coffee Knutholmen and selv made cake
Souvenir shop: Dining offers:
Men: 3
Handicap: 2
Norwegian/ English/ German
Food specialities:
seafood, locally made cake
Special food wishes can be covered:
Description of Attraction:
Interest value/ Dining value:
Other:
The fishing community Kalvåg is situated far out with the North Sea. In Kalvåg you can find a Tourist Information, restaurants, a café, a grocery store and different souvenir shops. Trade and Industry once developed a cluster of approximately 50 seahouses round the harbour. Today, the boathouses have been restored and offer a lovely sight. You can still feel the charm of an old, Norwegian fishing village. You can visit the Frøya Gallery and the Holmen Atelier. If you are up for a little walk you can learn more about the life and history of Kalvåg, while visiting the Vamråk Salting House or the old “Totlands slippen” boat garage.
Fishing community Kalvåg
Regular opening hours:
Summer: mon-sat 10 am - 5 pm, sun 10 am - 4 pm
Photography restrictions:
Photography allowed:
Languages spoken:
Norwegian/ English/ German/ Dutch
Accepted currencies
NOK, VISA
Flashlight allowed:
Lovely Kalvåg
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Attraction Information:
Vamråk Salting House General Information:
Vamråk Sildesalteri Kalvøya 6729 Kalvåg +47 48 14 04 88 Hildegard@bremanger-vekst.no
Kalvåg centre
Contact Person: Hildegard Nygård
Knutholmen
Capacity/ Time: Maximum capacity:
45
Max. capacity per group:
23
Guides available at once:
2
Approx. visiting time:
45 min
Approx. dining time:
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Vamråk
Distance Cruiseport Florø: 22 km 13,67 miles Approx. journey time:
30min by boat, 1h 30min by bus (incl. ferry)
Walking Information: Walking distance from bus/ boat:
20 m, distance from Kalvåg centre: 1 km
Incline:
up and down a small hill to reach the salting house by foot, no incline with arrival by bus.
Surface:
Asphalt in front of building
Steps:
1 doorstep
Lift: Handicapped accessible: Attraction accessible by: Attraction not suitable for:
Vamråk Salting House
Bus, boat and by foot from Kalvåg centre (15 min walk) Vamråk is a short bus drive from the centre away
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Facilities: Number of restrooms: Brochures available for free: Souvenir shop: Dining offers: Food specialities: Special food wishes can be covered:
Description of Attraction:
Interest value/ Dining value:
Other:
Women: 0
Men: 0
Handicap: 0
Vamråkbuene is situated in Kalvåg. During the large herring fisheries in the middle of the 18th Century Kalvåg was a true fishing metropole with many thousands of visiting fishermen. Vamråkbuene represents one part of the trading life that theherring fisheries created, and today, is part of the Coastal musuem in Sogn og Fjordane. Here you can have a guided tour (arranged beforehand) and an exciting insight in to how the fish industry has developed from the 18th Century to modern times.The fishing village Kalvåg is the largest and best preserved fishing village’s in Western Norway. Kalvåg is beautiful and it’s history is even more fasc inating. In 1860,there lived over 10,000 inhabitants under the large herring fisheries. Today, there is approximately 500 inhabitants.
Vamråk Salting House from the outside
Regular opening hours:
only opened for guided tours
Photography restrictions:
Photography allowed:
Languages spoken:
Norwegian/ English/ German
Accepted currencies
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Flashlight allowed:
Inside the Salting House
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Attraction Information:
Knutholmen Restaurant General Information: Knutholmen 6729 Kalvåg
+47 57 79 69 00 post@knutholmen.no www.knutholmen.no
Contact Person: Svein Inge Fosse
Capacity/ Time: Maximum capacity:
250
Max. capacity per group:
---
Guides available at once:
---
Approx. visiting time:
---
Approx. dining time:
45 min - 1 h
Knutholmen
Distance Cruiseport Florø: 22 km 13,67 miles Approx. journey time:
30min by boat, 1h 30min by bus (incl. ferry)
Walking Information: Walking distance from bus/ boat:
20 m
Incline:
Surface:
Asphalt road, wooden ramps outside the restaurant
Steps:
no steps, ramps for wheelchairs
Lift: Handicapped accessible: Attraction accessible by: Attraction not suitable for:
Boat, bus --Inside Knutholmen
Facilities: Number of restrooms: Brochures available for free: Souvenir shop: Dining offers:
Women: 2
Men: 2
Handicap: 2
T-shirts and other souvenirs and coffee, fresh fish and seafood buffet, Cakes lunch-buffet (fish and meat dishes) Norwegian
Food specialities:
locally produced seafood
Special food wishes can be covered:
Description of Attraction: Interest value/ Dining value:
Other:
Do you like good atmosphere, good food and savour coastal culture? If so, Knutholmen and the fishing village of Kalvåg are a place you will enjoy. We specialise in food from the sea. Fresh raw ingredients are important for a good result; we are located literally in the larder with fishing grounds just a stones throw away.
Knutholmen Restaurant
Regular opening hours:
sun - thu 8 am - 23 pm, fri - sat 8 am - 2 pm
Photography restrictions:
Photography allowed:
Languages spoken:
Norwegian/ English/ German
Accepted currencies
NOK, VISA
Flashlight allowed:
Knutholmen terrace
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Attraction Information:
Vingen Rock Carvings General Information: Kalvåg Tourist Information 6729 Kalvåg
+47 48 14 04 88 hildegard@bremanger-vekst.no www.fjordkysten.no Contact Person: Hildegard Nygård
Capacity/ Time: Maximum capacity:
40
Max. capacity per group:
20
Guides available at once:
2
Approx. visiting time:
45 min - 1 h
Approx. dining time:
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Pier Rock Carvings
Distance Cruiseport Florø: 39 km 24,23 miles Approx. journey time:
1h
Walking Information: Walking distance from bus/ boat:
50 m
Incline:
Surface:
uneven ground, grass, rocks
Steps: Lift: Handicapped accessible:
Attraction accessible by:
Boat
Attraction not suitable for:
People who have difficulties walking on uneven ground Pier at Vingen
Facilities: Number of restrooms:
Women: 0
Brochures available for free:
Souvenir shop: Dining offers: Food specialities: Special food wishes can be covered:
Description of Attraction: Interest value/ Dining value:
Other:
Men: 0
Handicap: 0
Norwegian/ English/ German
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In the narrow Vingen fjord, between steep mountain sides, lies Vingen, one of the largest and most characteristic rock craving sites in northern Europe. Here you will find between 1000 and 1500 figures, believed to be made by hunter gathers from the early stone age (approximately 4000-6000 years old). The deer is a popular motif, but you will also find human figures and abstract symbols. The area is protected, and only organised trips are permitted.
Regular opening hours:
Only accessible with a guided tour.
Photography restrictions:
Photography allowed:
Languages spoken:
Norwegain/ English/ German/ Dutch
Accepted currencies
---
Flashlight allowed:
Rock Carvings at Vingen
Fascinating Rock Carvings
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Coastal Contrasts: A great blend of Sunnfjord This tour starts with a short sightseeing in Florø and its surroundings. We continue with a wonderful scenic drive to the village of Naustdal, following the fjord before crossing the mountain of Ramsdalsheia. There will be stops for photo shoots at a sea farm along the way and at the rushing salmon river of Nausta. In Naustdal we stop at The Black Friday Museum, established in memory of the biggest dogfight fought out in the skies over Norway during World War II. Here we will also have a taste of the local cuisine; the museum is also a dining establishment within the Norwegian Farm Food Association. The tour continues along the shores of the Førdefjord, before the spectacularly scenic crossing of Heilefjellet. Driving through the villages of Vevring, which has a interesting open air art exhibition, and Stavang we reach the Rock Carvings in Ausevik. Here we have a guided tour through one of the biggest Rock Carving fields in Northern Europe, which has been newly renovated. On our return journey we can stop at Eikefjord village for a coffee at the quirky tie-museum before arriving back in Florø.
The Førde Fjord
• Tour by bus (ca. 5 1/2 to 6 hours, can be shortened or extended) • Minimum of walking required, easy terrain • Lunch included • Attractions: Black Friday Museum, Rock Carvings of Ausevik, Ramsdalsheia Mountain Road, Eikefjord Tie Museum & Café
Timeframe Excursion Florø pier - Florø Sightseeing
00:05
Florø Sightseeing - Photo stop Sea Farm
00:15
Photo Stop Sea Farm
00:10
Black Friday Museum - WWII in Norway Florø pier - Black Friday Museum
01:00
Black Friday Museum guiding
01:00
Black Friday Museum - Florø pier
01:00 03:00
Photo Stop Sea Farm - Ramsdalsheia 00:30
00:45
00:15
Photo Stop Salmon River
00:10
Photo Stop Salmon River - Black Friday Museum
00:10
Florø pier - Ausevika Rock Carvings
00:40
Black Friday Museum guiding
01:00
Ausevika Rock Carvings guiding
01:00
Black Friday Museum - Vevring Photo Stop
00:15
Ausevika Rock Carvings - Florø pier
00:40
Vevring Photo Stop
00:10
Vevring Photo Stop - Ausevika Rock Carvings
00:20
Ausevika Rock Carvings guiding
00:45
Ausevika Rock Carvings - Eikefjord
00:15
Eikefjord Nærleiken Tie Museum
00:15
Eikefjord - Florø pier
00:30 00:45
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Ausevika - fascinating and easy to reach Rock Carvings Vevring
02:20
04:50
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Ramsdalsheia - Photo Stop Salmon River
Extra time for dining at Black Friday Museum or Eikefjord Nærleiken Restaurant
Easy accessible Rock Carvings
Eikefjord Nærleiken Restaurant and Tie Museum - local food at its best Florø pier - Eikefjord Nærleiken
00:30
Eikefjord Nærleiken Tie Museum
00:45
Eikefjord Nærleiken - Florø pier
00:30 01:45
Dining Eikefjord Nærleiken Restaurant
00:45
02:30 Eikefjord Beach
Attraction Information:
Black Friday Museum General Information: Håjen AS Slettehaug 6817 Naustdal +47 57 81 82 60 helga.slettehaug@c2i.net
Black Friday Museum
Contact Person: Aud Slettehaug
Capacity/ Time: Maximum capacity:
50 (90 if needed)
Max. capacity per group:
50 - 60
Guides available at once:
1
Approx. visiting time:
1h
Approx. dining time:
45 min - 1 h
Distance Cruiseport Florø: 64 km Approx. journey time:
399 miles
55 min
Walking Information: Walking distance from bus/ boat:
10 m
Incline: Surface:
Gravel walk in front of the building
Steps:
Video presentation on the second floor. 16 steps. Can be shown downstairs if necessary.
Lift:
Handicapped accessible:
first floor is accessible by wheelchair. No The doorsteps.
Attraction accessible by:
Bus
Attraction not suitable for:
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The Black Friday Museum
Facilities: Number of restrooms: Brochures available for free: Souvenir shop: Dining offers:
Women/Men:
2
Handicap: 1
Norwegian/ English/ German Local, home made food products, craft souvenirs Coffee and Lefse (Norw. bakery), home made sand wiches (herbal bread) with locally produced cheese, smoked salmon and smoked meat products.
Food specialities:
Lefse, herbal bread, home made juices and jam
Special food wishes can be covered:
Description of Attraction: Interest value/ Dining value:
Other:
The Black Friday Museum was built in memory of Feb 9th 1945. On this day 15 planes were shot down during the combat over the Førde fjord. This was the largest combat over Norwegian soil during WWII. The Black Friday Museum is both a dining place and a museum. Experience history via a film, pictures, artifacts from aircrafts, models and a guide.
Remains of the Dog Fight
Regular opening hours:
Summer: mon - fri 11 am - 6 pm, sat - sun 12 am - 4 pm
Photography restrictions:
Photography allowed:
Languages spoken:
Norwegian/ English/ German
Accepted currencies
NOK, VISA, Mastercard ...
Flashlight allowed:
Fantastic view from the museum
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Attraction Information:
Ausevika Rock Carvings General Information: Ausevik 6944 Stavang
+47 57 75 60 44 anita.solbakken@flora.kommune.no
Rock Carvings
Contact Person: Anita Solbakken
Parking lot and toilet building
Capacity/ Time: Maximum capacity:
60
Max. capacity per group:
20
Guides available at once:
3
Approx. visiting time:
45 min - 1 h
Approx. dining time:
---
Distance Cruiseport Florø: 41 km 25,48 miles Approx. journey time:
40 min
Walking Information: Walking distance from bus/ boat:
200 m
Incline:
Surface:
Asphalt road, gravel walk, wooden ramps
Steps: Lift: Handicapped accessible:
Accessible by wheelchair
Attraction accessible by:
Bus, small boat
Attraction not suitable for:
--Toilet building
Facilities: Number of restrooms:
Women: 2
Brochures available for free:
Dining offers:
Food specialities:
---
Souvenir shop:
Special food wishes can be covered:
Description of Attraction: Interest value/ Dining value:
Other:
Men: 2
Handicap: 1
Norwegian/ English/ German
--Our friendly and competent guide takes you on a journey back in time. In Ausevika you will find over 3000 year old figures. The site contains more than 300 carvings, human as well as animal figures in addition to fertility and agricultural symbols which are called «Veidemannskunst». Large parts of the site are still intact. The whole area is newly renovated with ramps, signs in Norwegian, English and German and toilets.
Regular opening hours:
Summer: mon - sun 10 am - 7 pm
Photography restrictions:
Photography allowed:
Languages spoken:
Norwegian/ English/ German/ French
Accepted currencies
---
Flashlight allowed:
Wooden ramps
Signs at Ausevika
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Attraction Information:
Nærleiken Café and Tie Museum in Eikefjord General Information: Nærleiken Pb 60 6940 Eikefjord +47 91 32 13 92 gro@naerleiken.no www.naerleiken.no
Nærleiken
Contact Person: Gro Rukan
Capacity/ Time: Maximum capacity:
35 (50 if prebooked)
Max. capacity per group:
50
Guides available at once:
1
Approx. visiting time:
30 min
Approx. dining time:
45 min - 1 h
Eikefjord Beach
Distance Cruiseport Florø: 26 km 16,16 miles Approx. journey time:
26 min
Walking Information: Walking distance from bus/ boat:
10 m
Incline:
Surface:
Asphalt road in front of building
Steps:
10 steps for entering coffee shop. Tie museum is on the second floor (15 steps), fair trade shop can be entered from street (0 steps) or from coffee shop (15 steps)
Handicapped accessible:
Attraction accessible by:
Bus, boat
Attraction not suitable for:
People not able walking stairs
Lift:
Nærleiken Restaurant and Tie Museum
Facilities: Number of restrooms: Brochures available for free: Souvenir shop: Dining offers:
Women: 1
Men: 1
Handicap: 1
Fair trade products and local made souvenirs Fair trade coffee and Norwegian bakery, Viking menu, Summer dishes or angusburger with dessert
Food specialities:
locally produced ice cream, fruit and berry juices, locally produced and home made products
Special food wishes can be covered:
Description of Attraction: Interest value/ Dining value:
Other:
Cosy and pleasant café and restaurant, with a included quirky Tie Museum. Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere, the wonderful view and the delicious local, self made food. The owner likes to sing Norwegian Folk Songs for the visitors. Visit the Fair-Trade Souvenir Shop on the ground floor of the building.
Nærleiken Café
Regular opening hours:
Summer: tue - sun 11 am - 8 pm
Photography restrictions:
Photography allowed:
Languages spoken:
Norwegian/ English/ German (if prebooked)
Accepted currencies
NOK, VISA
Flashlight allowed:
The Tie Museum
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The Heart of Norway: Explore Sunnfjord This tour starts with a short sightseeing in Florø. We continue with a wonderful scenic drive to the village of Naustdal, following the fjord. There will be stops for photo shoots at a sea farm along the way and at the rushing salmon river of Nausta. We follow the Førdefjord to Førde. A short drive from Førde we stop at 90-metre high Huldefossen waterfall, one of the most iconic in Fjord Norway. We continue our trip to Skei, where we stop for lunch at one of the local hotels or restaurants. After lunch there will be time to relax or maybe go shopping at one of Norway’s most famous souvenir shops - the Audhild Vikens Vevstove. After lunch we make our way back towards the coast, stopping at Sunnfjord Museum. The museum is one of four district museums in the County of Sogn & Fjordane. The main feature of this open-air museum is the cluster of buildings that have been transported here from various places in the Sunnfjord district. 25 antiquarian buildings in authentic cultural landscape provide an insight into how life was in Sunnfjord settlements in the mid-1800. The crofter’s holding is on its original site, the interior of the home is as it was at the turn of the 20th century. On the return to Florø we cross the mountain of Ramsdalsheia to enjoy the wonderful view. The local inhabitants go skiing here in the wintertime and hiking in the summertime. The road is narrow and with many curves – just as one could expect in the western parts of Norway. We will be back in Florø after approximately 8 hours full of experiences. This tour cuts through the very heart of Norway – past, present, future. • Tour by bus (ca. 8 hours, can be shortened or extended) • Minimum of walking required, easy terrain • Lunch included • Attractions: Huldefossen Waterfall, Souvenir Shop Audhild Viken, Sunnfjord Museum, Ramsdalsheia Mountain Road
Timeframe Excursion
Huldefossen Waterfall
The Sunnfjord Museum
Huldefossen Waterfall
Florø pier - Florø Sightseeing
00:10
Florø Sightseeing - Photostop Sea Farm
00:10
Florø pier - Huldefossen Waterfall
01:00
Photostop Sea Farm
00:10
Huldefossen Waterfall
01:00
Photostop Sea Farm - Photostop Salmon River
00:25
Huldefossen Waterfall
Photostop Salmon River Nausta
00:10
Photostop Salmon River - Huldefossen Waterfall
00:25
Huldefossen Waterfall
01:00
Huldefossen Waterfall - Skei
00:30
Lunch at Skei Hotel or Audhild Viken
01:00
Shopping at Audhild Viken
00:40
Skei (via old road) - Sunnfjord Museum
01:00
Sunnfjord Museum guiding
00:55
Sunnfjord Museum Ramsdalsheia Mountain Road
00:40
Ramsdalsheia Mountain Road - Florø
00:45
01:00
03:00
Skei, Audhild Viken Florø pier - Skei
01:30
Skei lunch
01:00
Shopping at Audhild Viken
00:45
Skei - Florø pier (via old road)
02:00
Jølstravatnet lake
05:15
Sunnfjord Museum Florø pier - Sunnfjord Museum
01:00
Sunnfjord Museum guiding
01:00
Sunnfjord Museum - Florø pier
01:00
03:00
08:00 The fjords in the inner part of the region
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Attraction Information:
Huldefossen Waterfall General Information: Huldefossen Mo 6800 Førde +47 57 72 19 51 post@sunnfjord.no www.sunnfjord.no
Parking lot
Contact Person:
Path to waterfall
Marit Hjortung
Wooden bridge
Capacity/ Time: Maximum capacity:
135
Max. capacity per group:
---
Guides available at once:
---
Approx. visiting time:
30 min
Approx. dining time:
---
Waterfall
Distance Cruiseport Florø: 71 km 44,12 miles Approx. journey time:
1 h 15 min
Walking Information: Walking distance from bus/ boat: Incline: Surface: Steps: Lift:
250 m
Asphalt on the parking lot, gravel walk, wooden bridge, small gravel walk
Handicapped accessible:
as far as to the bridge, nice view to the Only waterfall from there.
Attraction accessible by:
Bus, further on by foot
Attraction not suitable for:
Limited access for people having difficulties walking on gravel walks
Parking lot and bridge
Facilities: Number of restrooms: Brochures available for free: Souvenir shop: Dining offers:
Women: 3
Men: 3
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Handicap: 1
Food specialities:
Description of Attraction: Interest value/ Dining value:
Other:
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Huldefossen at Mo is truly a photographer’s delight and has a breathtaking direct fall of 90 metres. If you cross the bridge and follow the path you can walk right up to this beautiful gem of Nature. Toilets in the nearby school can be opened.
Gravel walk and path to waterfall
Regular opening hours:
24/7
Photography restrictions:
Photography allowed:
Languages spoken:
---
Accepted currencies
---
Flashlight allowed:
Get close to the waterfall
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Attraction Information:
Audhild Viken - Souvenir Shop & Restaurant General Information: Audhild Viken Vevstove 6843 Skei i Jølster +47 57 72 81 25 skei@audhild-viken.no www.audhild-viken.no
Audhild Viken
Contact Person: Hallvard Viken
Capacity/ Time: Maximum capacity:
170 in restaurant
Max. capacity per group:
---
Guides available at once:
---
Approx. visiting time:
30 min in shop
Approx. dining time:
45 min - 1 h
Distance Cruiseport Florø: 100 km Approx. journey time:
62 miles
1 h 30 min
Walking Information: Walking distance from bus/ boat:
10 m
Incline:
Surface:
Asphalt in front of building
Steps:
17 steps to enter restaurant, a ramp round the building can be used instead.
Lift: Handicapped accessible: Attraction accessible by: Attraction not suitable for:
Bus Audhild Viken and parking lot
---
Facilities: Number of restrooms: Brochures available for free:
Women: 9
Men: 5
Handicap: 3
Souvenir shop:
Viken is one of the best known producers of Audhild Norwegian crafts and souvenirs.
Dining offers:
courses lunch with coffee/tea and water, lunch 3buffet incl. water or beer, coffee and cakes
Food specialities: Special food wishes can be covered:
Description of Attraction: Interest value/ Dining value:
Other:
Audhild Viken Vevstove offers you the great possibility to combine a well known souvenir shop with a delicious meal. Enjoy the Norwegian menu and maybe buy a nice memory of Norway later. You can find everything, from woollen pullovers to vases.
Audhild Viken souvenirs
Regular opening hours:
Summer: mon - sun 9 am - 9 pm
Photography restrictions:
Photography allowed:
Languages spoken:
Norwegian/ English/ German/ French/ Spanish
Accepted currencies
NOK, €, £, $, Visa, Mastercard, American Express...
Flashlight allowed:
Traditional Norwegian clothing
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Attraction Information:
Skei Hotel - Restaurant General Information: Skei Hotell Pb. 23 6841 Skei i Jølster +47 57 72 78 00 info@skeihotel.no www.skeihotel.no
Audhild Viken
Contact Person:
Skei Hotel
Ingrid Skinlo
Capacity/ Time: Maximum capacity:
250
Max. capacity per group:
---
Guides available at once:
---
Approx. visiting time:
---
Approx. dining time:
45 min - 1 h
Distance Cruiseport Florø: 100 km Approx. journey time:
62 miles
1 h 30 min
Walking Information: Walking distance from bus/ boat:
50 m
Incline:
Surface:
Asphalt in front of building
Steps: Lift: Handicapped accessible: Attraction accessible by: Attraction not suitable for:
Bus --Skei Hotel and parking lot
Facilities: Number of restrooms:
Women: 7
Brochures available for free:
Souvenir shop: Dining offers: Food specialities: Special food wishes can be covered:
Description of Attraction:
Men: 6
Handicap: 2
Norwegian/ English/ German But souvenir shop Audhild Viken nearby
Menus and buffet
Best Western Skei Hotel is situated in beautiful natural surroundings on the northern shores of Lake Jølster - between the Sognefjord and the Nordfjord areas. Hence the hotel’s location, in the very heart of Fjord Norway, midway between the cities of Bergen and Ålesund, is ideal as a base for exploring some of the most spectacular and well-known sights and tourist attractions in this part of the country. Since the opening in 1889 personal atmosphere, comfort and quality have been our trademarks. Best Western Skei Hotel is today one of the leading tourist- and conference hotels in the County of Sogn og Fjordane.
Close to the Jølstra lake
We wish you welcome to a pleasant and memorable stay here in Skei and the municipality of Jølster.
Interest value/ Dining value:
Other:
Regular opening hours:
Summer: 12 am - 10 pm
Photography restrictions:
Photography allowed:
Languages spoken:
Norwegian/ English/ German/ French/ Spanish/ Russian/ Polish
Accepted currencies
NOK, €, £, $, VISA, Mastercard, American Express ...
Flashlight allowed:
Gamlestova
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Attraction Information:
Sunnfjord Museum General Information: Movika 6800 Førde
+47 57 72 12 20 post@sunnfjord.museum.no www.sunnfjord.museum.no Contact Person: Gunnhild Systad
Open air exhibition
Main building
Capacity/ Time: Maximum capacity:
120
Max. capacity per group:
40
Guides available at once:
3
Approx. visiting time:
45 min
Approx. dining time:
---
Distance Cruiseport Florø: 66 km 41 miles Approx. journey time:
1h
Walking Information: Walking distance from bus/ boat:
50 m
Incline:
Surface:
Gravel walk, asphalt on the parking lot
Steps: Lift:
Small doorsteps to enter the exhibited buildings
Handicapped accessible:
Exhibition accessible, limited access for wheelchair users in the open air museum (entrance into old houses)
Attraction accessible by:
Bus
Attraction not suitable for:
Limited access for wheelchair users
Main building and parking lot
Facilities: Number of restrooms:
Women: 3
Brochures available for free:
Norwegian/ English/ German Locally made souvenirs, books and jewellery
Souvenir shop: Dining offers: Food specialities: Special food wishes can be covered:
Description of Attraction: Interest value/ Dining value:
Other:
Men: 2
Handicap: 1
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The main feature of this open air museum is the cluster of buildings that have been transported here from various places in the Sunnfjord district. 25 antiquarian buildings in authentic cultural landscape provide an insight into how life was in Sunnfjord settlements in the mid-1800. The crofter’s holding is on its original site, the interior of the home is as it was at the turn of the 20th century. Enjoy the beautiful scenery while you follow a guide through the exhibition close to the Førde fjord.
Open air exhibition
Regular opening hours:
Summer: mon - fri 10 am - 6 pm, sat - sun 12 am - 5 pm
Photography restrictions:
Photography allowed:
Languages spoken:
Norwegian/ English/ German
Accepted currencies
NOK, €, VISA, Mastercard, American Express
Flashlight allowed:
Gravel walk to the old Norwegian houses
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The Scenery Route: Florø - Bremanger A memorable roundtrip, in beautiful surroundings packed with historical highlights. The trip starts from Florø with a drive to the town of Svelgen. This has been an industrial town for many years. Surrounded by beautiful mountains Svelgen is also a popular recreational area. The trip continues to Ålfoten, where you might get a glance of the glacier. On our way to Ålfoten we can stop at Myklebustsætra, one of the few traditional summer mountain farms still running in the traditional way. As we continue our tour the impressive Hornelen, Northern Europe’s highest sea cliff, comes in sight. It towers over 850m above sealevel and is an important landmark for ships. Further we will visit one of the most beautiful churches in the area, Rugsund Kyrkje. The bus also passes other interesting historical areas, such as a medieval graveyard, as we continue to Grotle on the island of Bremanger. The stunning white sand beaches of Grotle are renouned throughout the region. We continue to the charming seaside village of Kalvåg, where we have lunch at Knutholmen Restaurant which specialises in local seafood. There will also be time to explore the local shops and museums of Kalvåg before heading back to Florø by ferry from Smørhamn to Kjelkenes, continuing our return by bus. • Tour by bus, ferry included (ca. 7 ½ hours, can be shortened or extended) • Minimum of walking required, possibility to walk on the beach • Lunch included Rugsund Church • 40 minutes ferry trip where you can get off Florø pier - Rugsund church the bus and enjoy the view • Attractions: Ålfoten Glacier, Rugsund Church, Rugsund Church guiding Grotlesanden Beach and Medieval Graveyard, Rugsund Chruch - Florø pier Kalvåg, Myklebustsætra
Timeframe Excursion Florø pier - Svelgen Photostop
00:50
Svelgen Photostop
00:10
Svelgen Photostop - Myklebustsæ- 00:10 tra Photostop
Extra time to include the ferry ride on the return trip
Grotlesanden Beach
01:45 00:45 01:45 04:15 00:35
Close to Ålfoten Glacier
04:50
Grotlesanden Beach Florø pier - Kjelkenes ferry pier
00:45
Kjelkenes - Smørhamn by ferry
00:40
Smørhamn - Grotle Beach
00:20
Grotle Beach Photostop and leisure
00:45
Grotle Beach - Smørhamn ferry pier
00:20
Myklebustsætra Photostop
00:10
Myklebustsætra Photostop - Ålfoten Photostop
00:10
Ålfoten Photostop
00:10
Smørhamn - Kjelkenes by ferry
00:40
Ålfoten Photostop - Rugsund Church
00:30
Kjelkenes - Florø pier
00:45
Rugsund Church guiding
00:30
Rugsund Church - Grotle graveyard Photostop
00:25
04:15 Myklebustsætra
Kalvåg (by bus and ferry) Florø pier - Kjelkenes ferry pier
00:45
Kjelkenes - Smørhamn by ferry
00:40
Smørhamn - Kalvåg
00:10
Kalvåg guiding
01:00
Kalvåg - Smørhamn ferry pier
00:10
Grotle Beach Photostop and leisure 00:20
Smørhamn - Kjelkenes by ferry
00:40
Grotle Beach - Kalvåg
00:30
Kjelkenes - Florø pier
00:45
Kalvåg guiding
00:45
Grotle Graveyard Photostop
00:10
Grotle Graveyard Photostop Grotle Beach
00:05
Dining at Knutholmen restaurant
01:00
Kalvåg - Smørhamn ferry pier
00:10
Smørhamn - Kjelkenes by ferry
00:40
Kjelkenes - Florø pier
00:45
04:10 Extra time for dining at Knutholmen restaurant
00:50
05:00
Rugsund Church
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Attraction Information:
Rugsund Church General Information: Rugsund kyrkje 6734 Rugsund Tel epost web
Contact Person: Name
Capacity/ Time:
Rugsund Church
Maximum capacity:
400
Max. capacity per group:
45 - 50
Guides available at once:
1
Approx. visiting time:
20 min
Approx. dining time:
---
Distance Cruiseport Florø: 118 km 73 miles Approx. journey time:
1 h 45 min
Walking Information: Walking distance from bus/ boat:
50 m
Incline:
Surface:
Gravel walk, easy terrain
Steps: Lift:
Handicapped accessible:
Attraction accessible by:
Bus
Attraction not suitable for:
---
Ramps
Rugsund Church and graveyard
Facilities: Number of restrooms: Brochures available for free: Souvenir shop: Dining offers: Food specialities: Special food wishes can be covered:
Description of Attraction:
Interest value/ Dining value:
Other:
Women: 1
Men: 1
Handicap: 1
Brochures available
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Rugsund church is a wooden ”long church” which is located on the farm of Hessevågen on the mainland side of Rugsund in the municipality of Bremanger. The church was consecrated on 2 September 1838. There has been a church in Rugsund (on the island of Rugsundøya) since the 1200s. The first church was a stave church that was replaced in 1650. The present church building was constructed in 1838 after the previous one burned down. The beautiful location of the previous church on the point above the harbour was a navigational landmark for ships. When the present church was to be built, people demanded a similarly beautiful location. At Rugsund, the church was centrally located with the main entrance facing the sea, and with an excellent view from the church steps across the sound to the island. The churchyard encircles the church, and furthest down to the sea, there is a stately gate that the seafarers in earlier times walked through on their way to church. This was also the place where the vicar went ashore when he came by boat from Davik.
Rugsund Church
Regular opening hours:
open for mass and guided tours
Photography restrictions:
Photography allowed:
Languages spoken:
Norwegian/ English/ German/ Dutch
Accepted currencies
NOK
Flashlight allowed:
Inside the church
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Attraction Information:
Grotlesanden Beach General Information: Grotlesanden 6727 Grotle
+47 48 14 04 88 hildegard@bremanger-vekst.no www.fjordkysten.no Contact Person: Hildegard Nygård
Parking lot
Capacity/ Time:
Beach
Maximum capacity:
135 (parking lot)
Max. capacity per group:
---
Guides available at once:
---
Approx. visiting time:
20 - 30 min
Approx. dining time:
---
Distance Cruiseport Florø: 75 km 46,6 miles Approx. journey time:
1 h 45 min
Walking Information: Walking distance from bus/ boat:
5m
Incline:
Surface:
Asphalt on parking lot, sandy beach
Steps: Lift:
Handicapped accessible:
not able to walk on sand have to stay on the people parking lot
Attraction accessible by:
Bus
Attraction not suitable for:
---
Beach and parking lot
Facilities: Number of restrooms: Brochures available for free: Souvenir shop: Dining offers: Food specialities: Special food wishes can be covered:
Description of Attraction: Interest value/ Dining value:
Other:
Women: 1
Men: 1
Handicap: 1
---
Regular opening hours:
24/7
Photography restrictions:
Photography allowed:
Languages spoken:
---
Accepted currencies
---
Toilet building and parking lot
Flashlight allowed:
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Attraction Information:
Kalvåg - Fishing Village General Information: Kalvåg Tourist Information 6729 Kalvåg
+47 48 14 04 88 hildegard@bremanger-vekst.no www.fjordkysten.no Contact Person: Hildegard Nygård
Capacity/ Time:
Knutholmen
Maximum capacity:
160
Max. capacity per group:
40
Guides available at once:
4
Approx. visiting time:
2h
Approx. dining time:
45 min - 1 h
Vamråk
Distance Cruiseport Florø: 22 km 13,67 miles Approx. journey time:
30min by boat, 1h 30min by bus (incl. ferry)
Walking Information: Walking distance from bus/ boat:
20 m
Incline:
no
Surface:
Asphalt road
Steps:
some steps to enter shops
Lift: Handicapped accessible: Attraction accessible by: Attraction not suitable for:
limited access to some buildings Boat, bus --Kalvåg centre
Facilities: Number of restrooms:
Women: 3
Brochures available for free:
4 shops, offering local made souvenirs and food restaurant, Gallery Frøya offers coffee Knutholmen and selv made cake
Souvenir shop: Dining offers:
Men: 3
Handicap: 2
Norwegian/ English/ German
Food specialities:
seafood, locally made cake
Special food wishes can be covered:
Description of Attraction:
Interest value/ Dining value:
Other:
The fishing community Kalvåg is situated far out with the North Sea. In Kalvåg you can find a Tourist Information, restaurants, a café, a grocery store and different souvenir shops. Trade and Industry once developed a cluster of approximately 50 seahouses round the harbour. Today, the boathouses have been restored and offer a lovely sight. You can still feel the charm of an old, Norwegian fishing village. You can visit the Frøya Gallery and the Holmen Atelier. If you are up for a little walk you can learn more about the life and history of Kalvåg, while visiting the Vamråk Salting House or the old “Totlands slippen” boat garage.
Fishing community Kalvåg
Regular opening hours:
Summer: mon-sat 10 am - 5 pm, sun 10 am - 4 pm
Photography restrictions:
Photography allowed:
Languages spoken:
Norwegian/ English/ German/ Dutch
Accepted currencies
NOK, VISA
Flashlight allowed:
Lovely Kalvåg
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Attraction Information:
Vamråk Salting House General Information:
Vamråk Sildesalteri Kalvøya 6729 Kalvåg +47 48 14 04 88 Hildegard@bremanger-vekst.no
Kalvåg centre
Contact Person: Hildegard Nygård
Knutholmen
Capacity/ Time: Maximum capacity:
45
Max. capacity per group:
23
Guides available at once:
2
Approx. visiting time:
45 min
Approx. dining time:
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Vamråk
Distance Cruiseport Florø: 22 km 13,67 miles Approx. journey time:
30min by boat, 1h 30min by bus (incl. ferry)
Walking Information: Walking distance from bus/ boat:
20 m, distance from Kalvåg centre: 1 km
Incline:
up and down a small hill to reach the salting house by foot, no incline with arrival by bus.
Surface:
Asphalt in front of building
Steps:
1 doorstep
Lift: Handicapped accessible: Attraction accessible by: Attraction not suitable for:
Vamråk Salting House
Bus, boat and by foot from Kalvåg centre (15 min walk) Vamråk is a short bus drive from the centre away
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Facilities: Number of restrooms: Brochures available for free: Souvenir shop: Dining offers: Food specialities: Special food wishes can be covered:
Description of Attraction:
Interest value/ Dining value:
Other:
Women: 0
Men: 0
Handicap: 0
Vamråkbuene is situated in Kalvåg. During the large herring fisheries in the middle of the 18th Century Kalvåg was a true fishing metropole with many thousands of visiting fishermen. Vamråkbuene represents one part of the trading life that theherring fisheries created, and today, is part of the Coastal musuem in Sogn og Fjordane. Here you can have a guided tour (arranged beforehand) and an exciting insight in to how the fish industry has developed from the 18th Century to modern times.The fishing village Kalvåg is the largest and best preserved fishing village’s in Western Norway. Kalvåg is beautiful and it’s history is even more fasc inating. In 1860,there lived over 10,000 inhabitants under the large herring fisheries. Today, there is approximately 500 inhabitants.
Vamråk Salting House from the outside
Regular opening hours:
only opened for guided tours
Photography restrictions:
Photography allowed:
Languages spoken:
Norwegian/ English/ German
Accepted currencies
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Flashlight allowed:
Inside the Salting House
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Venice of the North: Bulandet and Værlandet
Værlandet and Bulandet are the westernmost inhabited island communities in Norway. They have a unique landscape consisting of sheltered harbours and bays combined with marshland and lakes. A new road, the North Sea portal, connects the islands with 6 bridges along 5,5 km of road, tying them together like pearls on a string. A fantastic tour through landscape. The most important industries here are fish processing, salmon farming, stone quarries and stone processing, fishing net production and tourism. Bulandet has 365 islands and is referred to as “Venice of the North”. Here you can find a museum with an exhibition about common life and the fishermen’s life back through time. Sørværet Nature Reserve covers a large part of Værlandet. With extensive marshland it is an important site for bird life and boasts an exceptionally varied flora and fauna. In the harbour the fishermen cabins are protected, dating back to the last half of the 19th century. This is a full day trip with boat and coach.
Island paradise
• Tour by boat and bus (ca. 6 ½ hours, can be shortened or extended) • Minimum of walking required • Lunch included • Attractions: Gallery Havblink, Fishing Museum, old fishing houses and beautiful landscape, roads and bridges combining the islands
Sculptures representing the rough life out in the Northern Sea
Timeframe Excursion Florø pier - Værlandet pier
01:30
Værlandet pier - Værlandet Photostop
00:05
Værlandet Photostop
00:10
Værlandet Photostop - Bulandet Photostop
00:15
Bulandet Photostop
00:10
Roundtrip on Bulandet
00:20
Fishing Museum guiding
00:45
We do not recommend to split up this trip.
Dining room - Pernillestø
Bulandet leisure and visit Gallery 01:00 Havblink Dining Bulandet
00:45
Dining Bulandet - Bulandet pier
00:05
Bulandet pier - Florø pier
01:30
06:35
Enjoy the view
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Light House Safari: Tour by RIB-boat Join us on a thrilling and exotic Light House Safari, taking in three of the county’s most westerly light houses and going ashore at one of them for a light lunch. The history of the light houses in Norway is intriguing. About 150 years ago the first light houses were built along our long and perilous coast. The waters around Florø are dangerous and stormy, and three light houses were built along the seaward approach to the town. On our tour in an open RIB-boat we stop at a seal colony and the nest of a sea eagle and we will hopefully experience these great examples for the fauna in our region. We also pass the island of Kinn and learn about the myths and history of the island. For your safety and comfort we will provide floating-suits which will be warm and serve as life vests. This tour takes 3 hours and requires a good physical condition. Stabben Light House
• Tour by RIB-boat (ca. 3 hours, can be shortened or extended) • Requires a good physical condition • May be cancelled due to weather conditions. • Small lunch included • Attractions: Kvanhovden Light House, Ytterøyane Light House, Stabben Light House, the Island of Kinn, seals, sea eagle-nest www.fjordkysten.no
Timeframe Excursion Florø pier: Changing clothes and get ready
00:10
Florø pier - Nærøy stop
00:05
Nærøy stop
00:05
Nærøy stop - Seal colony
00:10
Seal colony Photo stop
00:10
Seal colony - Kvanhovden Light House pier
00:10
Kvanhovden pier - Kvanhovden Light House
00:10
Kvanhovden Light House guiding
00:15
Lunch
00:30
Kvanhovden Light House - Kvanhovden pier
00:05
Kvanhovden pier - Ytterøyane Light House
00:10
Ytterøyane Light House guiding from boat
00:05
Ytterøyane Light House - Kinn stop
00:05
Kinn stop guiding from boat
00:05
Kinn stop - Batalden Photo Stop
00:05
Batalden Photot Stop from boat
00:05
Batalden Photo Stop - Sea eagle nest
00:05
Sea eagle nest Photo Stop
00:10
Sea eagle nest - Stabben Light House
00:10
Stabben Light House guiding
00:20
Stabben Light House - Florø pier
00:05
Kvanhovden Light House
As with all animals in their natural enviroment, we cannot guarantee the sighting.
Walking Information: 130 m; the last 50 m go uphill
Tour by RIB-boat
This stop may be cancelled due to weather conditions, waves.
As with all animals in their natural enviroment, we cannot guarantee the sighting.
Ytterøyane Light House
It may not be possible to go ashore Stabben Light House due to weather conditions, waves. Guiding from the boat instead.
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Florø: Town Tour with Guide
Follow our guide through a historical walk in our town, Florø. Learn how Florø became an important city in the western part of Norway. The history will show you how Florø has been a meeting point for ships travelling along the coast. It is possible to include Storeåsen Viewpoint in this tour. After a 10 minute uphill walk you can enjoy the lovely view over Florø and the archipelago around it. An absolute highlight! • Tour by foot (ca. 2 hours, can be shortened or extended) • Guided tour through the town centre • Requires a good physical condition • Attractions: old fishing houses, harbour, history of the city, Storeåsen Viewpoint
Charming fishing town Florø
Timeframe Excursion Florø pier - Strandgata
00:05
Strangata guiding
00:45
Strandgata - Storeåsen Viewpoint
00:15
Storeåsen Viewpoint Photo Stop and guiding
00:15
Storeåsen Viewpoint - Florø pier
00:20
Panorama Storeåsen Viewpoint
Walking Information: 10 min uphill.
02:00
Strandgata in Florø
Strandgata is the main street in Florø
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Attraction Information:
Strandgata, main road in Florø General Information: Strandgata 6900 Florø
+47 57 74 30 00 mail@fjordkysten.no
Cruiseport
Contact Person:
Flora Tourist Information
Capacity/ Time:
Strandgata
Maximum capacity:
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Max. capacity per group:
---
Guides available at once:
3
Approx. visiting time:
45 min - 1 h
Approx. dining time:
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Distance Cruiseport Florø: 200 m 0,12 miles Approx. journey time:
3 min
Walking Information: Walking distance from bus/ boat:
200 m from cruiseship
Incline:
One small hill
Surface: Steps: Lift: Handicapped accessible: Attraction accessible by: Attraction not suitable for:
Asphalt road
Some shops and restaurants have doorsteps.
Not all buildings accessible
Tourist Info
Foot, bus ---
Strandgata in Florø with marked
Facilities: Number of restrooms:
Various restrooms at restaurants, Tourist Information, Handicapped: Samfunnshuset, Strandgata
Brochures available for free:
At the Tourist Information
Various restaurants
Souvenir shop: Dining offers: Food specialities: Special food wishes can be covered:
Description of Attraction: Interest value/ Dining value:
Other:
Different shops and marked offering local souvenirs, beer and food.
Seafood
This lovely street invites you for a stroll in our beautiful town and offers good shopping facilities, cosey restaurants and coffee places. Passengers and crew will find it very easy to find their way around Florø. The Tourist Information lies also in Strandgata, the main street of the town, close to the Cruise Terminal. Across the street of the Tourist Information you will find a sign explaining the history of the buildings in Norwegian, English and German.
from the pier to Strandgata
Regular opening hours:
Summer: mon - fri 9am - 4.30pm (6pm), sat 10am - 2pm
Photography restrictions:
Photography allowed:
Languages spoken:
Norwegian/ English/ German (sometimes)
Accepted currencies
Varies, NOK, VISA, Mastercard, American Express
Flashlight allowed:
Strandgata in Florø
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Attraction Information:
Storeåsen Viewpoint General Information: Storeåsen 6900 Florø
+47 57 74 30 00 mail@fjordkysten.no www.fjordkysten.no
Cruiseport
Contact Person:
Flora Tourist Information
Strandgata
Capacity/ Time: Maximum capacity:
40
Max. capacity per group:
40
Guides available at once:
3
Approx. visiting time:
15 - 20 min
Approx. dining time:
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Distance Cruiseport Florø: 1 km Approx. journey time:
Storeåsen Viewpoint
0,62 miles
15 min
Walking Information: Walking distance from bus/ boat:
15 min
Incline:
80 m altitude difference, 10 min uphill walk
Surface: Steps: Lift: Handicapped accessible:
Gravel walk, uneven ground, grass, rocks
No steps, but uphill walking
Attraction accessible by:
Foot
Attraction not suitable for:
People with bad physical condition Storeåsen Viewpoint
Facilities: Number of restrooms:
Women: 0
Dining offers:
Food specialities:
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Brochures available for free: Souvenir shop:
Special food wishes can be covered:
Description of Attraction: Interest value/ Dining value:
Other:
Men: 0
Handicap: 0
Storeåsen Viewpoint makes the 10 min uphill walk worth it. You can enjoy a lovely view over the island around Florø and the town itself. After a 10 min walk on a gravel walk you will climb up the last part of the track. This part is steeper and a hiking trail. After 50 m you are at the viewing point. You will find benches and tables there. Around Storeåsen Viewpoint are old German tunnels and bunkers from WWII which can be explored.
Regular opening hours:
24/7
Photography restrictions:
Photography allowed:
Languages spoken:
---
Accepted currencies
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Flashlight allowed:
Nice view over the town
Benches and tables at the viewpoint
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The Trail of WWII: get close to history
Join Florø’s History Club on this intriguing 2-hour guided tour through tunnels and bunkers of the Second World War. Florø was then used by the Germans as a base to defend their occupied territories on the European mainland from attacks by the Allied Forces. Learn the Norwegian side of the story as you walk to the bunkers up on the hill “Storeåsen” in the centre of Florø. You canalso enjoy the lovely view from there. Continue your journey to canons which are still standing right in the middle of a residential area.
Join our guided tour
• Tour by foot (ca. 2 hours, can be shortened or extended) • Guided tour through tunnels and bunkers of the Second World War • Requires a normal physical condition • Attractions: Remains of WWII such as tunnels, bunkers and canons
One of the canons
Timeframe Excursion Florø pier - Sanitary bunker close to Florø stadium
00:15
Sanitary bunker guiding
00:30
Sanitary bunker - Storeåsen Viewpoint
00:15
Storeåsen Viewpoint guiding in bunkers
00:30
Storeåsen Viewpoint Photo Stop
00:10
Storeåsen Viewpoint - Florø pier
00:20
Walking Information: 10 min uphill
02:00 Additional time if the canons also want to be visited
00:30
Sanitary bunker
02:30
The enemy listens
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Attraction Information:
Storeåsen Viewpoint General Information: Storeåsen 6900 Florø
+47 57 74 30 00 mail@fjordkysten.no www.fjordkysten.no
Cruiseport
Contact Person:
Flora Tourist Information
Strandgata
Capacity/ Time: Maximum capacity:
40
Max. capacity per group:
40
Guides available at once:
3
Approx. visiting time:
15 - 20 min
Approx. dining time:
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Distance Cruiseport Florø: 1 km Approx. journey time:
Storeåsen Viewpoint
0,62 miles
15 min
Walking Information: Walking distance from bus/ boat:
15 min
Incline:
80 m altitude difference, 10 min uphill walk
Surface: Steps: Lift: Handicapped accessible:
Gravel walk, uneven ground, grass, rocks
No steps, but uphill walking
Attraction accessible by:
Foot
Attraction not suitable for:
People with bad physical condition Storeåsen Viewpoint
Facilities: Number of restrooms:
Women: 0
Dining offers:
Food specialities:
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Brochures available for free: Souvenir shop:
Special food wishes can be covered:
Description of Attraction: Interest value/ Dining value:
Other:
Men: 0
Handicap: 0
Storeåsen Viewpoint makes the 10 min uphill walk worth it. You can enjoy a lovely view over the island around Florø and the town itself. After a 10 min walk on a gravel walk you will climb up the last part of the track. This part is steeper and a hiking trail. After 50 m you are at the viewing point. You will find benches and tables there. Around Storeåsen Viewpoint are old German tunnels and bunkers from WWII which can be explored.
Regular opening hours:
24/7
Photography restrictions:
Photography allowed:
Languages spoken:
---
Accepted currencies
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Flashlight allowed:
Nice view over the town
Benches and tables at the viewpoint
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Brandsøyåsen: 3 hours Hiking with Guide
At 293 metres above sea level the mountain of Florø, Brandsøyåsen, is a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. From the top you can enjoy a fantastic view over the entire district and the coastal line with its various islands. Experience our great fauna and flora or just enjoy the view. • Tour by foot (ca. 3 hours, can be shortened or extended) • Hiking trip with guide, often used and good prepared hiking trail • Bus transfer can be arranged • Requires a good physical condition • Attractions: Brandsøyåsen Viewpoint, great view, beautiful landscape
Join our guide on this exciting hiking trip
Lovely view on top of Brandsøyåsen
Timeframe Excursion Florø pier - Brandsøyåsen starting point
00:15
Brandsøyåsen starting point - Brandsøyåsen top (including photo stops and breaks)
01:20
Brandsøyåsen top Photo Stop and leisure
00:20
Brandsøyåsen top - Brandsøyåsen Starting point
00:50
Brandsøyåsen Starting point - Florø pier
00:15
03:00 Good prepared hiking trail
This trail is popular all year round
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Attraction Information:
Brandsøyåsen Viewpoint General Information: Brandsøyåsen 6900 Florø +47 57 75 31 10 siss.str@online.no
Road
Contact Person: Flora Turlag
Capacity/ Time: Maximum capacity:
70
Max. capacity per group:
35
Guides available at once:
3
Approx. visiting time:
30 min
Approx. dining time:
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Distance Cruiseport Florø: 8,6 km Approx. journey time:
Brandsøyåsen Viewpoint
53,4 miles
15 min
Walking Information: Walking distance from bus/ boat:
50 m
Incline:
Slightly inclined wooden ramps to reach the viewpoint
Surface:
Asphalt road, wooden ramps
Steps:
The wooden ramp includeds 5 steps
Lift: Handicapped accessible:
Attraction accessible by:
Small bus (35 pax), foot
Attraction not suitable for:
Wheelchair users On top of Brandsøyåsen
Facilities: Number of restrooms: Brochures available for free: Souvenir shop: Dining offers: Food specialities: Special food wishes can be covered:
Description of Attraction: Interest value/ Dining value:
Other:
Women: 0
Men: 0
Handicap: 0
----Brandsøyåsen is a very popular recreational area for the local inhabitants of Florø. We drive to the top. At 293m above sea level you can enjoy the most fantastic 360 degree view of Florø and the surrounding landscape. An attached spyglass can be used for free. People with the possibility to walk on uneven ground can visit a stonepyramid, which shows stone samples from the whole region. It is exciting to drive with a small bus up the tiny road. This is truly an experience you won’t forget.
Regular opening hours:
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Photography restrictions:
Photography allowed:
Languages spoken:
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Accepted currencies
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Wooden ramps
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Flashlight allowed:
Easy walking terrain
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