Population 3,282 / 61.9 degrees north

Måløy, Norway

Located on the west coast of Norway, Måløy is an important fishing town and port area. The town was founded in the 19th century based on the rich nearby fisheries and has slowly transitioned into a base for the oil and gas industry. However, Måløy is also surrounded by some spectacular scenery and has some interesting places to visit.

Fun Facts About Måløy

Latitude: 61.9 degrees north

Population: 3,282

Hottest Month: August

Coldest Month: February

Wettest Month: October

Windiest Month: December

Kinn Municipality

Things to See & Do

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

MålØy Raid Centre

The Måløy Raid Centre is a museum with exhibitions about the Måløy riad, explaining in detail what happened here during the war.

Visit their website here: https://maloyraidsenteret.no/

Hikes, Day Trips & Experiences

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

Kråkenes Lighthouse

Kråkenes Lighthouse is located about 40km out of Måløy and makes for an interesting place to spend the day. The road itself is impressive and has some nice places to stop at along the way.

Refviksanden

Refviksanden is a white-sand beach and a great place if you want to go swimming in the cold water!

Selja Island

Close to Måløy is the island of Selja, where the historic Selja monastery is located. The monastery and church date back to the 11th century and was the site where Saint Sunniva, the saint of Western Norway, was crushed in a cave while hiding from the pagans. The site has been an important pilgrimage place for 1000 years.

Road-Trips

Follow our road-trip guides for scenic trips around Måløy

Otta to Måløy on the Rv15

The Rv15 is a fantastic highway to know when road-tripping through Western Norway. The major tourist roads in some way connect to the Rv15, which runs from Otta in the east to Måløy on the west coast. The scenery is dramatic; steep mountain peaks, gorgeous fjords, and historic valleys. There are a number of important historic sites here, such as Lom Stave Church and the Viking discoveries near Nordfjordeid, so be sure to take your time and enjoy all the possible detours. While an ancient road has been here for hundreds of years, the modern road was completed in stages between the 1920s and the 1990s. Part of the highway replaces the historic trade road Gamle Strynfjellsvegen, which today is a tourist road.

Self-Guided Walks

Måløy on YouTube

Watch our YouTube videos featuring Måløy

Uniquely Måløy

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

Street Art

Måløy is famous for its street art. In total there are over 20 murals within walking distance of the city centre.

History of Måløy

Måløy was founded as a trading centre on the island of Moldøen. As trade flourished the town eventually moved to the larger island of Vågsøy. Måløy is sheltered from the notorious open stretch of sea called Stad, so boats would often wait here until the weather calmed down before making the journey.

During World War II, Måløy was used as a German coastal fortress, which led to the eradication of all settlement on the island Moldøen to make room for the fortress.

Operation Archery took place here in December 1941. Operation Archery was a British Combined Operations raid during World War II against German positions in Måløy. A dozen Norwegians also participated in the raid, with the captain Martin Linge dying during the raid.

In the town square is a monument remembering all the locals who died during World War II. There is also a memorial to Martin Linge, the only Norwegian who died during Operation Archery.

Måløy Today

Today Måløy is one of the most important fishing ports in Norway.

Few streets in Måløy are named; most, especially the one on the hill, are numbered.

Travel Information

Getting Here

Fly: No airport access.

Drive: Måløy is located at the western end of the Rv15 highway

Train: No train access

Ferry: Norled operates express boats from Bergen. Måløy is a port of call on Norway’s coastal ferry, with both the northbound and southbound ferries stopping in the early hours of the morning.

Getting Around

There is public transportation in Måløy, but it’s recommended to use a car to get to all the attractions outside the city centre.

Shops

Places to Eat

Cafes & Bakeries

Quick Bites

Snorre Sjømat is a seafood bar and a very popular place to eat in town.

Reasonable Restaurants

Kraftstasjonen is a bistro that specialises in seafood, though they have other options too.

High End & Unique Eats

Places to Stay

Camping

Steinvik Camping is close to Måløy and overlooks the ocean.

Cabins & B&Bs

Chains & Mid-Range

Torget Hotel is a stylish hotel in what used to be a canning factory.

High End & Unique Properties

Kråkenes Lighthouse is a high-end guesthouse for those who want a unique place to stay.

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Sunrise/Sunset & Weather Averages

January

Sunrise: 9:44am

Sunset: 3:53pm

Average Temperature: 4C (38F)

February

Sunrise: 8:26am

Sunset: 5:21pm

Average Temperature: 3C (38F)

March

Sunrise: 6:55am

Sunset: 6:42pm

Average Temperature: 4C (39F)

April

Sunrise: 6:15am

Sunset: 9:05pm

Average Temperature: 6C (43F)

May

Sunrise: 4:45am

Sunset: 10:28pm

Average Temperature: 9C (47F)

June

Sunrise: 3:50am

Sunset: 11:30pm

Average Temperature: 11C (52F)

July

Sunrise: 4:24am

Sunset: 11:05pm

Average Temperature: 14C (57F)

August

Sunrise: 5:45am

Sunset: 9:40pm

Average Temperature: 15C (58F)

September

Sunrise: 7:06am

Sunset: 8:01pm

Average Temperature: 13C (55F)

October

Sunrise: 8:24am

Sunset: 6:24pm

Average Temperature: 9C (49F)

November

Sunrise: 8:51am

Sunset: 3:56pm

Average Temperature: 7C (44F)

December

Sunrise: 9:57am

Sunset: 3:11pm