FLORØ 2024 – English

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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

GOLF Florø Golfklubb, post@florogolf.no

TENNIS Florø Tennisklubb, floro.tennisklubb@gmail.com

MOTOCROSS post@floromotorsport.no

CINEMA, LIBRARY & BUA 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

BUA is run by Kinn Municipality by Florø Volunteer Center and is located in Strandgata 32.

Boat trips

Season 24. June – 9. August

KINN

Mon., Tues., Thurs. and Fri.

From Florø 11.35

Return from Kinn 15.05 and 16.40

Saturday from Florø 10.00

Return from Kinn 15.05

Sunday from Florø 14.30

Return from Kinn 20.40

SVANØY

Friday from Florø 11.35

Return from Svanøybukt 15.20 and 20.30

Guided trips to Svanøy Manor House 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 21.30

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.

The convenience store Stavang Landhandel is open every day from 07.00 – 23.00.

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! In the summer you can join in on a guided tour at Svanøy Svanøy is a key place in the Coastal Pilegrimsleia.

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. Kinn is a key place in the Coastal Pilegrimsleia

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.

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, sanitary building in the summer 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

site within walking distance of Florø town center. The coastal museum has free parking.

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

6. July – 3. August. Rest of the year upon request. Wednesday and Saturday 17.00 – 18.00. Price: NOK 310,kinnbryggeri.no

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, and from the water tower at Litleåsen you get a great view of the coastal town and the archipelago.

Outdoor camps for children

Day trip cabin on Fløgjen

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

Havhesten
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