Active holiday

If you are looking for an adventure vacation with a variation of activities and experiences, then Fjordkysten serves as a perfect starting point for creating great vacation memories! 

 

Kayaking

With thousands of islands, islets, and skerries in beautiful untouched nature, the coast of “Sogn og Fjordane” gives you some of the best paddling experiences Norway has to offer. Norway Adventures, Norsk Kystkulturakademi, and Sjøbris Adventure offer guided kayaking trips. These tours provide an exciting experience for both beginners and experienced kayakers. Along with these tour operators, several accommodation companies also offer kayak rentals. 

 

You cannot travel further west in Norway than Solund, Bulandet, and Værlandet - often referred to as the "Venice of Norway". 

This area is perfect for kayaking with countless small and large islands, islets, and skerries. Although you are closed to the open ocean, the islands provide shelter from wind and waves. The area is also a popular place to surf during the Autumn.

In Måløy you can paddle along white beaches and steep mountains, and experience the old trading towns and rich wildlife. South of Måløy, the area around Florø offers shelter for the wind and excellent conditions for kayaking. Take a trip to one of the many islands around the city or along one of the fjords. 

Photo: Sverre Hjørnevik / Lågøystolane, Solund

 

Hikes that take your breath away!

The view will, indeed, take your breath away. What about trying some new and perhaps lesser-known hikes away from large crowds this summer? Our selection of summit hikes ensures magnificent views and instagram-friendly pictures. 

 

Blegja

Blegja in Askvoll is often called the queen of the mountains in Sunnfjord. Blegja rises 1304 meters above sea level and is the highest mountain in the area. From Blegja, you can see all the way to Jostedalsbreen and the 7 mountains surrounding Bergen 100 km in the distance. A spectacular experience!

 

Alden 

Visit the island Alden and hike up to the top, often called «the Norwegian horse». The mountain rises straight out of the ocean, 481 m above sea level. This is one of the most significant sailing marks on the western coast of Norway, and it is visible from more than 100 km away. From the top, you can enjoy a spectacular 360-degree view!

 Photo: Kieran Kolle / Alden 

 

Helleberget (Fløgen)

Helleberget is a popular summit hike with fantastic views of the Dalsfjord and the islands to the west. The marked trail starts as the parking lot on Otterstein (located on Askvoll's side of the Dalsfjord bridge). The trip is relatively strenuous, but there is no climbing. Enjoy the beautiful views 761 meters above sea level.

Photo: Cecilie Strand / Helleberget 

 

Lihesten

"Majestic", "magical", and "challenging" are some of the adjectives used to describe Lihesten - the landmark and collective symbol for Hyllestad. Its role as an important landmark goes back to the Viking Age. Olav Kyrre sought shelter under the mountain and considered building a town by Lifjorden. There are several marked routes to the peak, over 714 metres above sea level, with views both straight out to the open sea and inwards over the fjords. 

Photo: Petur Thor / Lihesten

 

Pollatinden

Pollatinden is the second-highest mountain in Solund and is referred to as the queen of the coastal area. No one knows whether its nickname stems from its location in the municipality that is the origin to the queen name, or because of the fact that Queen Sonja has hiked the mountain multiple times. The mountain rises 541 meters above sea level and offers fantastic views of the westernmost islands in Norway.

Photo: Lillian Herland / Pollatinden 

 

Ramnenipa

Hardbakke is located by the mountain Ravnenipa. The hiking trails on both the north and south side of the mountain are marked by cairns. On the top, you will see a great view on the western side, and this will show the entire municipal centre. There is also a marked hiking trail around Ravnenipa. The rock "conglomerate", which can be found all around the municipality, presents good possibilities for climbing. 

  

Veten (Måløy)

Let yourself be seduced by the beautiful view from 613 metres above sea level. Veten is the highest peak in the old municipality Vågsøy, and together with Brurahornet, they provide the scenic backdrop to the town Måløy. The hike starts by the Maløy stadium. You can either park your car here or follow the road to the water supply system by Skramsvatnet. Enjoy the view of large parts of Vagsøy and the Stad ocean from the top. 

 

Hanekammen

Hannekammen, which is at 652 metres above sea level, offers a beautiful view of Vågsøy, the Stad ocean, along the Nord fjord, together with parts of the Bremanger region. Take the exit by the store on Deknepollen. Continue for 500 meters before you take a right. Follow this road to the end of the residential area, take a left and park along the road after about 100 metres. This will lead you to a gravelled path up a hill and a sign that points towards Hanekammen. 

 

Photo: Torill Monsen / Hanekammen

 

Store Batalden

Enjoy the breathtaking view of the myriad of islands from the highest peak in the Flora archipelago! With its 492 meters above sea level Store Batalden is the highest mountain peak on the islands west of Florø. The view will show the beautiful nature that makes the island group around Florø so unique! 

 

At Store Batalden you can also visit the award-winning Batalden Havbu and its museum, art exhibition and accommodation. Batalden Havbu has, among other things, been awarded the Olavsrosa for its presentation and dissemination of the coastal culture.

Photo: Sara Marie Ytreøy / Store Batalden

 

Hornelen

Climb Europe's highest sea cliff! This hike is perfect if you are looking for a spectacular experience. At its peak, 860 meters above sea level, there is a striking panoramic view from the narrow fjords and high mountains to the small islands in the ocean gap. 

 

Photo: Jostein Vedvik / Hornelen

 

 

With FjordKysten´s broad selection of trips and hikes at every distance and height level, it is hard to imagine that one will find a new favourite. Day trips cabins and North Sea trails are popular destinations for anyone who does not want to use the whole day to climb the highest peaks, but have plenty of time to enjoy nature and the trip alone or with your loved ones. 

 

 

Biking

There are many possibilities for bike trips on Fjordkysten. Bring your bike to island hopping! The roads that connect the islands together does not have much traffic, and the surroundings create perfect conditions for biking. The ferries and boats that transport you from one island to another are experiences in themselves. The mainland also provides good conditions for bike trips, and you can also combine this with cultural experiences. 

Photo: Lillian Herland