Florø, Norway
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Welcome to the port of Florø The Cruise Terminal is located in the very centre of Florø – Norway’s westernmost town. “From the glacier to the coast” is the phrase that best describes our region. You will find rushing rivers, beautiful mountain summits and quiet lakes – all you could wish for within a radius of an hour or two. The Port of Florø wishes you welcome to Norway’s westernmost town and to the Sunnfjord region. Florø was founded in 1860. At that time the herring fisheries were as important for Norway as the oil industry is today and Florø was one of the large centres for those fisheries. Even 150 years later you can still feel, see and smell the charm of the old herring town Florø once was. Today services for the offshore oil industry provide good jobs. Shipbuilding, fisheries and fish farming are other large industries in the region. While exploring the beautiful nature and the breathtaking views you can discover how modern times and old fishing traditions have come together. Come and join us on one of the numerous excursions to some of the most beautiful sights in Norway. An experience of a lifetime. Enjoy your stay in Sunnfjord!
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Coordinates: 61°35’58’’N 5°1’58’’E
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Distance from pier to town: 300m (no shuttle bus needed)
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Facts about Florø: Norway Sogn og Fjordane Sunnfjord Flora 1860 Florø 5,98 km (2,3 sq mi) 8.448 1,413/km² (3,659.7/sq mi)
Tourist Information: Flora Turistkontor Strandgata 30, NO-6900 Florø, Norway Telephone: +47 5774 3000 Opening hours: 9 am – 6 pm (expanded opening hours for cruise ships) The whole staff speaks fluently English.
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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
Port information: Length: Depth: Dock A: 55 m 9 m Dock B: 20 m 12 m Dock C: 140 m 11,3 m Dock D: 140 m 10,7 m Dock E: 180 m 8-5 m Dock F: 20 m 4,5 m Dock G: 58 m 4,7 m Dock H: 52 m + 22 m 3,8 m Tour buses can drive all the way to the cruise ship. Ca. 20m walking distance.
Taxi Services: Flora Taxi • Tel: +47 5774 1015, Markegata 50, NO-6900 Florø, Norway. Opening hours: 24/7. Taxis with up to 10 seats available.
Dock C will be made available for cruise ships. It can accomodate ships which are up to 230 m long.
Shopping Facilities : In the street Strandgata, city centre, ca. 300 m from pier. Opening hours: 9 am – 4 pm (6 pm)
Width: 150 m wide entrance between Florø lykt (light house) and shore breakwater. Depth: 15-20 m minimum.
Public Toilets: Tourist Information, Fjord1 waiting room on the pier, Flora Samfunnshus, plenty of restaurants.
Harbour entrance: Norwegian Seachart no 479
Available services: Water, waste, diesel oil, pilot, tugs (available in the region). Port Security System in accordance with IMO – ISPS Code
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The Cruise Experience In the middle of Fjord Norway, where the sky meets the ocean, lies the Cruiseport of Florø. Join our guides on a trip through the essence of Norway. The region of Sunnfjord. Our main goal is to create an unforgettable and comfortable experience. It is therefore important for us to use only enthusiastic guides who love and know the Sunnfjord region like the back of their hands. Cruiseport Florø is a cruise destination for everybody. The tour buses can drive all the way to the cruise ship and our tour boats depart only a few meters apart. We are happy to provide maps and first hand information on the pier for passengers and crew members who would like to explore the town on their own. Going for a stroll in Florø is easy. The town centre is only 300 m away and lets you enjoy the atmosphere of an old fishing town as well as great cafés and shopping facilities. We can provide many exciting excursions, fully packed with adventures, great food and breathtaking views. We invite you to the best experience ever with a blend of nature, history and common life on the islands. You might want to visit the islands of Kinn and Svanøy or join an adventurous Light House Safari.
We can offer you interesting tours, where we can tempt you with art experiences, glaciers, the rushing sounds of waterfalls and tremendous landscape from fjords and sandy beaches to valleys and high mountains. You will be surprised how often the landscape changes. Let yourself get captivated by the charm of the old fishing village Kalvåg or take a journey back in time and visit 3000 year old rock carvings. You can learn more about old fishing culture in the Coastal Museum in Florø or get deeper insight in Norway’s experience of WWII by visiting the Black Friday Museum near Naustdal. The following descriptions of our excursions will take you on an intriguing journey along the finest and most interesting routes and places round Cruiseport Florø. Feel free to mix and arrange them until they suit your purpose or contact us for further questions and assistance.
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Excursions 1. Island Experiences: Excursions to the Islands of Kinn and Svanøy
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Join us on this fantastic trip and visit two very different islands – Kinn and Svanøy. Right out Kinn in the sea lies the green, grass covered island Svanøy 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) 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
The legendary Kinn church.
The Norwegian Deer Centre at Svanøy.
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2. 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.
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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. • Tour by bus (ca. 2 ½ hours) • Minimal walking required • Attractions: Coastal Museum, Brandsøyåsen Viewpoint fjordkysten.no • kyst.museum.no 2
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3. Coastal life and Ancient History: Kalvåg and Vingen
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The charming fishing village Kalvåg.
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 Florø 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 Liset 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. • • • •
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Tour by boat without Vingen: ca. 4 hours, with Vingen: 5 hours A little bit of walking required Lunch included Attractions: Kalvåg, Liset Salting House, Vingen Rock Carvings fjordkysten.no • knutholmen.no
4. 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. • • • •
Tour by bus (ca. 6 hours) Minimum of walking required, easy terrain Lunch included Attractions: Black Friday Museum, Rock Carvings of Ausevik, Ramsdalsheia Mountain Road, Eikefjord Tie Museum & Café
The Black Friday Museum in Naustdal.
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The Rock Carvings of Ausevik. A must see.
5. 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
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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.
Close to Norwegian culture – The Sunnfjord Museum.
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Tour by bus (ca. 8 hours) Minimum of walking required, easy terrain Lunch included Attractions: Huldefossen Waterfall, Souvenir Shop Audhild Viken, Sunnfjord Museum, Ramsdalsheia Mountain Road fjordkysten.no • sunnfjord.no, sunnfjord.museum.no audhild-viken.no • skeihotel.no •
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6. The Scenery Route: Florø – Bremanger
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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) • Minimum of walking required, possibility to walk on the beach • Lunch included
• 40 minutes ferry trip where you can get off the bus and enjoy the view • Attractions: Ålfoten Glacier, Rugsund Church, Grotlesanden Beach and Medieval Graveyard, Kalvåg, Myklebustsetra fjordkysten.no • knutholmen.no 6
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Hornelen, Northern Europes highest sea cliff.
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7. Venice of the North: Bulandet and Værlandet
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Værlandet and Bulandet are the western- Museum most inhabited island communities in Norway. They have a unique landscape consisting of sheltered harbours and bays combined with Gallery Havblink 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. • • • •
Learn about the life far out in the Northern Sea.
Tour by boat and bus (ca. 6 ½ hours) Minimum of walking required Lunch included Attractions: Gallery Havblink, Fishing Museum, old fishing houses and beautiful landscape, roads and bridges combining the islands fjordkysten.no • bulandet-grendalag.org
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8. 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. Tour by RIB-boat to the light houses.
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Tour by RIB-boat (ca. 3 hours) 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 fjordkysten.no
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9. Florø - Town Tour with Guide
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Follow our guide through a historical walk in our town, Florø. Learn how Florø became an important city in the western part of Norway. Storeåsen The history will show you how Florø has been a Viewpoint 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! • • • • The main street “Strandgata” in Florø. 10
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Tour by foot (ca. 2 hours) Guided tour through the town centre Requires a good physical condition Attractions: old fishing houses, harbour, history of the city, Storeåsen Viewpoint fjordkysten.no
10. 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 can also enjoy the lovely view from there. Continue your journey to canons which are still standing right in the middle of a residential area. • • • •
Tour by foot (ca. 2 hours) 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 fjordkysten.no • flora-krigshistorielag.com
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11. 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. Breathtaking view on top of Brandsøyåsen.
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Tour by foot (ca. 3 hours) 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 fjordkysten.no
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Ramsdalsheia Black Friday Museum
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Naustdal
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Førde Huldefossen Sunnfjord Musem
Bulandet
Værlandet
Sognefjorden
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Contact: cruise@cruiseport-floro.no • www.cruiseport-floro.no Cruiseport Florø: Tel: +47 5775 4503 • Mob: +47 9095 8479 • Fax: +47 5775 4501 Visiting address: Cruiseport Florø, Hestenesgate 4, N-6900 Florø, Norway Postal address: Sunnfjord2020, Cruiseport Florø, Pb. 524, N-6901 Florø, Norway
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