30 THINGS SEE AND DO

Visit The Ancient Stone Church

The uniqe cemetery in Ervik, Stadlandet, situated practically at the sea shore, has a large collection of cast iron crosses and many angels statues. By the graveyard you will also find Ervik church, the chapel built in memory of the ship St. Svithun that went down in an accident at sea during WWII. The passenger ship was in 1943 accidentally shot at and sunk by British fighter planes believing there were Germans on board. 78 passengers were rescued by brave local people, but 50 people sadly lost their lives. The ship clock hangs as

SEE THE EXACT COPY OF A VIKING SHIP

At the viking center Sagastad you’ll se a true copy of the Myklebust ship and learn more about Nordfjord’s rich viking history. The ship is the largest that one has found traces of in Norway. The large ship was found in a grave mound in Nordfjordeid in 1874, og boatbuilders worked from 2016 to 2019 to replicate the ship. Sagastad is open every day from late May to late August, and after that every weekday for a few weeks.

Enjoy Idyllic Beaches

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Bremanger is known for its spectacular beaches og magnificent scenery. Both beachesGrotlesanden and Vetvika are very popular among tourists and visitors. Silky, white sand covers both beaches. Grotlesanden is easily accessed by car, but to reach Vetvika you will have to hike across the mountains or come by boat. If you arrive by boat you’ll have to cast anchor at a distance and row or swim to shore.

Grab A Bite Here

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The old church on the island Kinn, Kinnakyrkja, is built in stone, probably sometime during the 12th century. It’s the oldest, and the only one of its kind, in the region of Sunnfjord, as well as one of the most impressive monuments of the Middle Ages in Western Norway. Kinnakyrkja was the main church in Kinn parish until 1882 when a new church was built in the city of Florø. Scientists agree that both the Kinn church and Selja monastery share a common history. At the island Kinn you can also enjoy the historic play, Kinnaspelet, this year on June 17th and 18th.

If you get hungry in the Måløy-area you’ll have many options. The restaurant and winebar called Kadaver is worth a visit. You’ll find Havna Inn, a family oriented café that offers traditional food, int he main street. Havfruen restaurant at the town square is known for its fish dishes and outdoor serving. And the cosy cafes Bjørgs Mat i Måløy and Bakeriet in Deknpollen are also open. Thaifood can be bought at Torget Mat in Måløy or from Nybakk’s food trailer on the main land. You can also eat while you bowl at Splitt Bowling in Gate 1.

onE of norway’s bEst bEacHEs

Refviksanden in the village Refvik on the northern part of Vågsøy har several times been named one of Norway’s best beaches. The 1 mile long beach with bright white sand has an impresse view west towards the open sea. Enjoy the sun, have a (rather cold) dip in the crystal clear water or test your surfing abilities. On this big beach there is plenty of room to play, barbecue or just be social. The Refvik community offers camping facilities for visitors with their tents or RV’s right by the beach which also has parking, sanitary facilities and a kiosk.

comE closE to tHE fjord HorsE

At Norsk Fjordhestsenter, the Norwegian Fjord Horse Center, in Nordfjordeid in Stad municipality you will find yourself getting close to the sweet tempered fjord horse. There are tours and guided tours every day from mid-June to mid-August. There are guided tours for kids every day, and they also offer tours on horseback to Utsikten, a look out point that gives you a great view of Nordfjordeid.

Enjoy local food and grEat viEws

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Norway’s westernmost mountain plateau is Vestkapp in Stad kommune. Vestkapp gives you panoramic views of the infamous piece of sea, Stadhavet, as well as both Vestland and Møre and Romsdal counties. Vestkapp is equally exciting in gleaming sun or stormy weather. In Vestkapp restaurant, 500 meters above sea level, you can enjoy the spectacular views as well as great local food.

How about a ligHt HousE safari?

A short boat trip from Florø gives you endless possibilities. Visit quaint islands like Reksta, Askrova, Svanøy or Skorpa. On the islands outside Florø you can take walks or bicycle rides in beatiful scenery. Many islands have a shop and accomodations for spending the night. But the boatride in itself is also a beautiful experience. Amongst things to see is Stabben light house, which cover almost all of the rock on which its situated. This summer Visit Fjordkysten also has what they call «light house safaris» with the antique passenger boat MS Atløy.

5If you want to experinence Europe’s highest sea cliff, visit Bremanger. Hornelen, with its 860 meters above sea level, delivers a powerful view. There are two routes to choose from, one is a little longer, but easier, while the other one is shorter, but steeper. You should also walk with people who know the mountain and are experienced hikers. At the summit you’ll find Olavsbu, a small emergency cabin owned by Keipen Trekking Association. On this hike you’ll get spectacular views of the ocean, Nordfjord and the majestetic mountains of Bremanger.

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Walk through history

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Eidsgata, the main street in Nordfjordeid, is what you would call shopping in nice sorroundings. The street is as close as you get to a national treasure that both cruise guests and other travellers like to visit. I Tverrgata you’ll find old, beatiful wooden houses and close by, you’ll see signs of much older settlements, farmyards and burial mounds at Myklebust, that show Nordfjordeid as a power centre in the viking era.

Discover Spectacular Street Art

A grey concrete city surrounded by stunning scenery and dramatic coastal history was where Tone Andal started her street art project. The first muriel came up in 2017, and now more than 20 buildings in Måløy and surrounding villages have wall paintings by both national and international artists. Walk through the city centre and discover the hidden art. You will be both surprised and impressed.