The waters around Kinn were once the heart of Norway’s herring industry during the 19th century. At the height of the season, up to 15,000 people lived here and on the surrounding islands. Today, only a few people live on Kinn year-round.
The island is home to a beautiful medieval stone church, Kinn Church. The Church was built in the Romanesque style and has been in use since the 12th century. The church is the oldest in Sunnfjord and is part of the Coastal Pilgrim Route.
Behind the church, a steep cliff rises dramatically, with the striking Kinnaklova – a well-known seamark for ships navigating the coast – as its closest neighbour.
Local boats to Kinn
You can travel with the local boat from the coastal town Florø out to Kinn. The boat departs from Florø Terminal in Florø daily and brings passangers past the many islands and islets. More information here
Walking paths
See multiple options on walking paths at Kinn here
Open Church
From mid-June to the end of August, Kinn Church is open to visitors. Volunteers from across the country welcome you and take part in prayer services. Visit kinnakyrkja.no for opening hours.
Kinn Church is closed from September to mid-June.
During this period, the church is only open on request or in connection with events at Kinn Church.
Food and drink on Kinn
If you are travelling to Kinn, it is important to bring your own food and drinks. There are no cafés, restaurants or shops on the island, so make sure to bring everything you need for your stay.
Toilets on Kinn
When the summer hosts are present on Kinn, from mid-June until the end of August, toilets are available by Kinn Church.
From September to mid-June, there are no open toilet facilities on Kinn.
Kinnaspelet
Every third weekend in June, the Kinnaspelet play brings history to life – a powerful tale of love and betrayal during the Reformation in Norway.
This is theatre by the sea, where nature and landscape become part of the stage – in a way you’ll rarely experience anywhere else.
Read more and get your tickets here: https://kinnaspelet.no/
