Population 9,024 / 61.5 degrees north

Florø, Norway

Florø is Norway’s westernmost town and is situated on the island of Florelandet. The town is within close proximity to some of the more beautiful islands on the west coast and is an important fishing port and port of call for the coastal ferry.

Fun Facts About Florø

Latitude: 61.5 degrees north

Population: 9,024

Hottest Month: July

Coldest Month: February

Wettest Month: November

Windiest Month: December

Kinn Municipality

Things to See & Do

Here’s an overview of some of the best things to see and do in Florø

Ausevika Rock Carvings

The Ausevika rock carvings is one of the largest rock carving sites in Norway, with figures that were made 3,000 years ago. The site has more than 300 carvings of animals and people. Ausevika is a 40 minute drive from Florø.

Coastal Museum

The Coastal Museum has boats and artefacts from coastal communities on exhibition along with art exhibitions during the summer.

Hikes, Day Trips & Experiences

Looking to go for a hike or take part in a unique experience? Here are our recommendations!

Kinn Island

The grass-covered island of Kinn is mentioned in the Norse sagas and has a medieval church.

Svanøy Island

Svanøy island is the southernmost island and is home to the Svanøy manor, where nobles and bishops have lived over the years. There you can visit the Norwegian Deer Centre.

Road-Trips

Follow our road-trip guides for scenic trips around Florø

Lærdal to Florø on the Rv5

The scenic highway from Lærdal to Florø weaves its way around the mountains between the Sognefjord and the Nordfjord, passing some of Norway’s most spectacular glaciers including the famous Jostedalsbreen glacier. The road was built in stages throughout the 20th century and is now one of the major highways for Western Norway. This fjord-to-coast highway takes you from the innermost part of the Sognefjord to the coastal village of Florø, on the westernmost part in Norway.

Self-Guided Walks

Folldal on YouTube

Watch our YouTube videos featuring Florø

Uniquely Florø

Here are some things that you must do and try in Florø

History of Florø

Florø was founded in 1860 as a trading place due to its close proximity to the rich fisheries of the area. The original name of the town was Flora; it was changed to Florø as the ø at the end is the Danish word for island. The city was planned and built up in one go. Shortly after the town was founded, the fishing failed and there was economic depression for a couple decades until cod fishing proved profitable.

Florø Today

The main industry in Florø is fish farming. In addition to that, wild salmon, herring and mackerel are caught for sale on the world market. Ever since the discovery of oil in the North Sea, Florø has been an important supply base for the offshore industry. Shipbuilding has been a stronghold of Florø for centuries.

Florø has been voted as the most pleasant city several times in Norway as it was planned as a city from the beginning rather than being developed over time.

Travel Information

Getting Here

Fly: Florø airport has flights to Bergen and Oslo

Drive: Florø is located on the Rv5, a major highway running along the west coast.

Train: No train access

Ferry: No ferry access.

Getting Around

Florø is walkable, but cars and boats are needed to get to the islands.

Shops

Places to Eat

Cafes & Bakeries

Quick Bites

Reasonable Restaurants

Restaurant Bryggekanten

Hjørnevikbua Restaurant og Pub

High End & Unique Eats

Places to Stay

Camping

Cabins & B&Bs

Chains & Mid-Range

Quality Hotel Florø

High End & Unique Properties

Florø Rorbu are some nice cabins down by the waterfront.

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Sunrise/Sunset & Weather Averages

January

Sunrise: 9:41am

Sunset: 3:52pm

Average Temperature: 3C (37F)

February

Sunrise: 8:25am

Sunset: 5:23pm

Average Temperature: 2C (36F)

March

Sunrise: 6:55am

Sunset: 6:42pm

Average Temperature: 3C (38F)

April

Sunrise: 6:16am

Sunset: 9:04pm

Average Temperature: 6C (43F)

May

Sunrise: 4:48am

Sunset: 10:25pm

Average Temperature: 10C (50F)

June

Sunrise: 3:55am

Sunset: 11:25pm

Average Temperature: 12C (54F)

July

Sunrise: 4:28am

Sunset: 11:02pm

Average Temperature: 15C (60F)

August

Sunrise: 5:47am

Sunset: 9:39pm

Average Temperature: 15C (64F)

September

Sunrise: 7:06am

Sunset: 8:01pm