FLORØ 2024 – English

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CINEMA, LIBRARY & BUA Florø Kulturhus, florøkulturhus.no VISIT THE FARM SOLDALEN 4H-gard, tel. +47 924 62 201

Solheimsfjorden

Austvika

CLIMBING PARK for kids – always open PETANQUE Roald Leivestad, tel. +47 913 96 530

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CUTURE TRAILS IN FLORØ fjordkysten.no

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MOTOCROSS post@floromotorsport.no

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Sørstrand Folkepark

ROWING BOATS BUA Florø

TENNIS Florø Tennisklubb, floro.tennisklubb@gmail.com

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Nordnes Havreneset

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KAYAK Flora turlag att/ Kari-Anne Strømmen, tel. +47 971 68 809

Norefjell

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KINN Mon., Tues., Thurs. and Fri. From Florø 11.35 Return from Kinn 15.05 and 16.40

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Saturday from Florø 10.00 Return from Kinn 15.05

Store Batalden Villevik

Vevlingen Fanøy

Klauvene Norddalsfjorden

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Svanøybukt Svanøy Kvalstad

Vevring Kvammen

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

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Flokeneset

Guided trips to Svanøy Manor House and the Norwegian Deer Center.

Book this trip 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.

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SVANØY Friday from Florø 11.35 Return from Svanøybukt 15.20 and 20.30

Aroundtrip in the Florø Archipelago with the local boat From Florø 20.00, arrival Florø 21.30 Read more at en.fjordkysten.no

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Sunday from Florø 14.30 Return from Kinn 20.40

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Photo: Visit FjordKysten and Sunnfjord.

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Season 24. June – 9. August

Husefest

Photo: Johan Trygve Solheim • Norsk Hjortesenter

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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.

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. Kinn is a key place in the Coastal Pilegrimsleia

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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.

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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.

Litleåsen Storevatnet

Photo: Visit FjordKysten and Sunnfjord.

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Photo: Visit FjordKysten and Sunnfjord.

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Torgkaien

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Lokale båtruter

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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 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. The coastal museum has free parking.

Opening hours 16. June – 18. August: Monday to Friday 11.00 – 17.00. Saturday and Sunday 12.00 – 16.00. Rest of the year: Tuesday to Friday 10.00 – 15.00. Monday, Saturday and Sunday closed. misf.no/kystmuseet

The coastal lottery 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.

Outdoor camps for children Fjordane Friluftsråd organizes outdoor camps for children and young people aged 9-13. For more information, see fjordanefr.no/friluftsskule

Vesle Kinn 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

Photo: Eli Kristin Magnussen

Photo: Roger Auset • Fjordane Friluftsråd.

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Day trip cabin on Fløgjen 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.

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.

Food and drinks Restaurant Bryggekanten is open Monday – Saturday 18.00 – 22.00.

In July, the restaurant is open every Sunday from 18.00 – 22.00.

Bolette is open Monday – Saturday 17.00 – 21.30. Sunday closed.

Hjørnevikbua Open Tuesday – Saturday 17.00 – 22.00. Sunday – Monday closed.

Hjørnevikbua Pub Open every day from 12.00 – 01.00 (02.00).

Bistro Café and Street food Monday – Saturday 09.00 – 22.00. Take away 09.00 – 23.00 .

Sunday 10.00 – 22.00. Take away 11.00 – 23.00.

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 24. June – 18. August: Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 15.00 – 20.00 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sundays: 10.00 – 15.30 havhesten.no

FLORØ TOURIST INFORMATION– Strandgata 30 • Tel. +47 57 74 30 00 Open 24. June – 11. August, Mon – Fri 10.00 – 18.00, Sat – Sun 10.00 – 15.00.

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