Florø town center
From Florø town centre, you walk via Storevatnet towards the Coastal Museum in Florø. Start at the tourist information office. Walk through Strandgata until you reach the two anchors at the intersection of Strandgata and Torggata. Turn right there and cross Markegata. Continue up to Storevatnet, then take the path down to the water and follow the trail along the southern side of the lake heading east.
Storevatnet
When you reach the eastern end of Storevatnet, head up to Kleiva and then back down to Båtevika. Here, you follow the road. To the right in Båtevika, you'll find the path leading to the Coastal Museum, which is a walking and cycling route.
Coastal Museum
Cross Prestholmen, and shortly after, you’ll reach a long bridge – a great spot for a photo break. After the bridge, you arrive at Brendøya, where a well-maintained trail and several information boards provide insights into the surroundings. In summer, the Coastal Museum sets out goats here, and they are very friendly. Return to the main trail and continue towards the Coastal Museum. The exhibitions at the Coastal Museum showcase the natural and cultural history of the Sogn og Fjordane coast. The museum features a large collection of boats, artifacts from coastal towns and villages, and an exhibition on the modern oil industry. Among the local cultural treasures, you’ll find clear traces of global connections, such as Chinese porcelain, silk cushions, and Quality Street biscuit tins.
Sørstrand Public Park
Continue up Brendøyveien to the end and turn left onto Sørstrandvegen. Take the next road to Austvikvegen, where many new houses have been built in recent years. After passing the last house on the right (which, by the way, is not a new one), turn right onto a trail that crosses open land. After about 100 metres, you will join the path leading to Sørstrand. Turn left and follow the road until you reach a junction, then turn left again, and you’ll soon arrive at Sørstrand. Walk all the way out to the outermost islet, a great spot for barbecuing, with plenty of picnic tables and benches. There is also a small kiosk with toilets, open for a few hours every Tuesday and Sunday, selling coffee and waffles. On warm summer days, this place is buzzing with activity. For the return journey, you can choose to walk along the shoreline or follow the road—either way, you will end up back at the parking area. Follow Sørstrandvegen back to Kinnvegen, turn right, and then left onto Soldalvegen (note that there is no pedestrian crossing—watch for traffic). Keep to the left, and after 200 metres, take a sharp right onto a paved trail. The first part is quite steep, but it soon evens out into a well-maintained gravel path over the hill. There are several intersecting trails, so feel free to explore if you’re up for it—sturdy shoes are recommended. There are several viewpoints if you walk out to the edge of the hill. If you continue along the gravel path, it eventually starts descending, and midway down, you’ll find a lookout point offering stunning views of the islands and Stabben Lighthouse—a popular spot at sunset.
Storeåsen
At the viewpoint, you will find bunkers from World War II, with a large information board displayed outside. Unfortunately, the bunkers are locked and inaccessible, but for those who dare, one of them can still be walked through. You are now heading back down to town, passing the stadium along the way. At this point, you can choose which route to take around Litlevatnet, as a new path has recently been built on the southern side. From here, you can return to the town centre, or if you have some extra energy, you can take the trail on the eastern side of Litleåsen up to the top. There, you will find an old water tank that has now been transformed into a viewing platform and concert venue.
