Visit FjordKysten and Sunnfjord take a holistic approach to great experiences. We believe in nature - and we believe in the people!
Visit FjordKysten & Sunnfjord is committed to preserving the region’s unique and pristine natural resources while creating experiences rooted in local culture and close-to-heart values. As a guest, you play a vital role in this effort, and through small, mindful choices, you can make your journey as sustainable as possible.
In FjordKysten & Sunnfjord, you will find nature and culture that truly move you.
Fjordkysten and Sunnfjord offer impressive nature and cultural experiences with great diversity.
Here you will find useful information and guidance to make your travel experience better, safer, and more sustainable.
As a guest, it's important to respect the nature, culture, and communities you visit. By following the guidelines, you can help preserve our destination and contribute to a positive travel experience for yourself and others.
We encourage you to participate in this journey towards a more sustainable future. Together, we can ensure that our destinations remain beautiful and attractive for future generations.
The Right of Access grants us the privilege to explore and enjoy our magnificent nature, whether along the coast, in the forests, by the rivers, or on the mountaintops.
With this freedom comes responsibility. We encourage everyone to show respect for nature and all who traverse it.
Do not litter in nature, avoid harming or disturbing wildlife and plants, and respect any restrictions on access in the area.
The Right to Roam also applies in protected areas. However, some areas have special rules regarding access and activities. In Fjord Coast & Sunnfjord, you will find
Read more about Access in Protected Areas
We invite you here, not just to explore, but perhaps most of all to feel alive. Here, there is space for you, close to culture and nature. Close to life.
Find out moreFishing is a popular activity along the coast and in the many rivers and lakes of the region. Remember to pay the fishing fee and obtain a fishing permit before setting off on your fishing adventure!
The coastal birdlife is rich and diverse. In spring, tens of millions of birds arrive in Norway to nest and lay eggs. Outdoor activities and human presence can put pressure on these vital habitats. Be mindful and show consideration!
In seabird reserves, access is restricted from 15 April to 15 August.
Fjord Coast & Sunnfjord are home to two of Norway’s 24 wild reindeer areas. The Førdefjella reindeer area is located between Sunnfjord and Nordfjord, within the Naustdal-Gjengedal Landscape Protection Area. The Sunnfjord reindeer area is Norway’s westernmost, featuring an elongated, coastal mountain landscape south of Førdefjorden and Jølstravatnet. Before visiting these areas, familiarise yourself with the recommended guidelines: Wild Reindeer Code of Conduct.
From 1 April to 20 August, all dogs must be kept on a leash.
There are specific regulations you must follow when flying a drone in Norway.
Read more about Drone Regulations here.
