Factguide Florø
General information about Florø
Florø is the administrative centre of Flora municipality in the county of Sogn og Fjordane, Norway. The town was founded by royal decree in 1860.
Florø is Norway’s, and Scandinavia’s, westernmost town , west of Amsterdam, Brussels and Nice.
| Coordinates: |
61°35'58''N 5°1'58''E |
| Country: |
Norway |
| County: |
Sogn og Fjordane |
| District: |
Sunnfjord |
| Municipality: |
Flora |
| Granted City Status: |
1860 |
| Administrative Center: |
Florø |
| Area total: |
5,98 km (2,3 sq mi) |
| Population (2009): |
8.448 |
| Population - density: |
1,413/km² (3,659.7/sq mi) |
Florø at a glance
Local town facilities
The Cruise Terminal is located in the very centre of Florø. Passengers and crew will find it very easy to find their way around Florø. The tourist information lies in Strandgata, the main street of Florø, close to the Cruise Terminal. This lovely street invites you for a stroll in our beautiful town and offers good shopping facilities, cosey restaurants and coffee places. With the Coastal Museum and beautiful recreation areas spread over the whole town, you can be sure to spend a lovely day in Florø!
Velkomen – Welcome!
| Town: |
Florø |
| Distance from pier to town: |
300 m (no shuttle bus needed) |
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Tourist Information:
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| Flora Turistkontor |
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| Strandgata 30 |
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| 6900 Florø |
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| Tel: +47 5774 3000 |
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| Opening hours: 9 am - 6 pm |
(the opening hours will be adjusted for cruiseships calling at Florø) |
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| The whole staffs speaks fluently English. |
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| Brochures/ info: |
Town maps, brochures about Florø and surroundings and other areas in Norway. |
| Internet: |
Computers with internet for free usage, gratis w-lan. |
| Souvenirs, stamps etc: |
You can buy postcards, stamps, books about Florø, souvenirs and maps | |
| Useful websites: |
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| Taxi Services: |
| Flora Taxi, tel: +47 5774 1015 |
| Markegata 50, Florø |
| opened 24/7 |
| Call and they'll pick you up directly at the pier, or contact te tourist information. Maxi-taxis suitable for up to 10 people available. | |
| Shopping Facilities: |
In the street Strandgata, town centre, ca. 300 m from pier; opening hours: 9 am - 4 pm (6 pm) |
| Public Toilets: |
Tourist Information, Fjord1 waiting room at the pier, Flora Samfunnshus, plenty of restaurants |
| Internet Café: |
Tourist Information, Strandgata 30, free of charge |
| Wireless Internet Access: |
Tourist Information, Strandgata 30, free of charge |
| Nearest beach: |
Sandy beach, ca. 2 km (Sørstrand) |
| Local Telephone Box: |
At the pier |
| Money-changing facility: |
Closest: Sparebanken Vest, Strandgata 36, ca. 350 m |
| Indicative exchange rate: |
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| Nearest Post Office/ Stamps: |
Tourist Information, 300 m (stamps, postcards), postbox nearby; Post Office, 800 m |
| Local Bicycle Hire Companies: |
none |
| Local Car Hire Companies: |
- Avis (ca. 150 m from pier), +47 5772 5080
- National Car, +47 5774 0130 (cars and motorbikes)
or contact Tourist Information |
| Public Transport: |
| Bus: |
Town Bus (Bybussen, Firda Billag), busstop ca. 100 m from pier. |
| Boat: |
Scheduled passenger boats which can be used for round trips to the islands. (Fjord1) |
| Airport: |
Florø Airport, ca. 2 km (Avinor) | |
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Local restaurants:
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- Hjørnevikbua, Strandgata (vis à vis Tourist Information) 12 am - 01:30 pm
- Restaurant at the Quality Hotel (close to pier) 3 pm - 9 pm
- Bistro To Kokker, Strandgata (lunch and small dishes) 11 am - 6 pm
- Hjørnevikhagen (next to Tourist Information) 11 am - 6 pm
- Tomasine (Italian Restaurant, Strandgata) 2 pm - 11 pm
- Indian Restaurant (200 m from pier, Strandgata) 3 pm - 11 pm
- Shanghai House, Chinese Restaurant (100 m from pier, near bus station)
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| Food Specialities: |
Seafood, fish soup, salmon, svele (small fluffy pancake) |
| Local beer: |
Kinn Bryggeri, next to Tourist Information |
| Local recommended Sights for Independents: |
- Coastal Museum, Brendøyvegen, ca. 2 km
- Florø Church, ca. 300 m
- Strandgata street in the town centre
- Storeåsen and Litleåsen (recreation areas)
- Local war memorials
- Roundtrips with the local boats
- Brandsøyåsen (hiking)
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| Port Information: |
Length: |
Depth: |
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| Kai A: |
55 m |
9 m |
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| Kai B: |
20 m |
12 m |
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| Kai C: |
140 m |
11,3 m |
Containerkai |
| Kai D: |
140 m |
10,7 m |
Hurtigrutekai |
| Kai E: |
140 m |
9-6 m |
Expressboat from Bergen or Selje |
| Kai F: |
20 m |
4,5 m |
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| Kai G: |
58 m |
4,7 m |
Scheduled passenger boats |
| Kai H: |
52 m + 22 m |
3,8 m |
Scheduled passenger boats |
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Tour buses can drive very close to the cruise ship. Ca. 50 m walking distance. |
Fugleskjærskaia, Kai C will be made available for cruise ships.
It can accomodate ships which are up to 230 m long.
| Harbour entrance: |
Norwegian Seachart no 479 |
| Width: |
150 m wide entrance between Florø lykt (light house) and shore breakwater. Depth: 15-20 m minimum. |
| Available services: |
Water - waste - diesel oil - tugs (available in the region) - pilot - Port Security System in accordance with IMO - ISPS Code |
For further information please contact Cruiseport Florø.
Sist oppdatert
26.03.2010