Vestland district, Vestland, Norway

Places to visit near Florø

Florø is a town in Vestland district, Vestland, Norway, home to about 8,230 people. Within 50 km by road there are 211 places to visit — 62 rivers, islands & mangroves, 38 beaches & coast, 26 hill stations & viewpoints and 28 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Stabben (5 km), Askrova (12 km) and Skorpa (13 km).

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Florø, Vestland
Florø, Vestland district, Vestland, Norway. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Florø at a glance

Location
Vestland district, Vestland, Norway
Population
about 8,230
Coordinates
61.5996° N, 5.0328° E
Places within 50 km
211 (22 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast

Top places to visit near Florø

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Florø: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Florø, by type

Rivers, islands & mangroves near Florø

77 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Florø. The closest is Rota (1 km); the best-known is Stabben (5 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Stabben · river spot · Vestland · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Askrova · river spot · Vestland · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Skorpa · river spot · Vestland · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Reksta · river spot · Vestland · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Fanøya · river spot · Vestland · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Svanøya · river spot · Vestland · ~16 km · Must-see

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Beaches & coast near Florø

43 beaches & coast within 100 km of Florø. The closest is Kvalvågen (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Florø

32 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Florø. The closest is Brandsøyåsen (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Florø

31 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Florø. The closest is Indre-ånnøy Naturreservat (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Florø

26 waterfalls within 100 km of Florø. The closest is Fossen (5 km); the best-known is Brudesløret (18 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

  • Brudesløret · waterfall · Vestland · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Fossen · waterfall · Vestland · ~5 km
  • Fossane · waterfall · Vestland · ~11 km
  • Fossane · waterfall · Vestland · ~18 km
  • Fossen · waterfall · Vestland · ~22 km
  • Hestedalsfossen · waterfall · Vestland · ~25 km

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Florø

18 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Florø. The closest is Handklevatnet (19 km); the best-known is Endestadvatnet (36 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Florø

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 45 km on the road.

  1. Start in Florø
  2. 5 km Stabben · river spot, Vestland
  3. 10 km Fanøya · river spot, Vestland
  4. 4 km Skorpa · river spot, Vestland
  5. 4 km Reksta · river spot, Vestland
  6. 10 km Askrova · river spot, Vestland
  7. 12 km Back to Florø

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From travellers near Florø

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How to reach Florø

    All places near Florø by distance

    Within 15 km of Florø

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Hendanes Lighthouse · attraction · Vestland · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Vågsøy · river spot · Vestland · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Kletten · viewpoint · Vestland · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Silda · river spot · Vestland · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Kråkenes Lighthouse · attraction · Vestland · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Gygrekjeften · viewpoint · Vestland · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Gjegnalundsbreen · viewpoint · Vestland · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Losna · river spot · Vestland · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Sula · river spot · Vestland · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Vanylvsfjorden · beach · Vestland · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Holsavatnet · lake · Vestland · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Sagastad · museum · Møre og Romsdal · ~76 km · Must-see
    • Steinsundøyna · river spot · Vestland · ~76 km · Must-see
    • Lihellene Naturreservat · sanctuary · Vestland · ~78 km · Must-see
    • Dingevatnet · lake · Vestland · ~79 km · Must-see
    • Ytre Sula · river spot · Vestland · ~82 km · Must-see
    • Nordfjord Folkemuseum · museum · Vestland · ~82 km · Must-see
    • Haugsholmen · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~83 km · Must-see
    • Felden · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~83 km · Must-see
    • Utvær Naturreservat · sanctuary · Vestland · ~84 km · Must-see
    • Jølstravatnet · lake · Vestland · ~84 km · Must-see
    • Hisarøyna · river spot · Vestland · ~84 km · Must-see
    • Kvamsøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~88 km · Must-see
    • Breimsvatnet · lake · Vestland · ~89 km · Must-see
    • Guleskjeret Naturreservat · sanctuary · Vestland · ~90 km · Must-see
    • Voksa · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~90 km · Must-see
    • Dalsfjorden · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~91 km · Must-see
    • Myravatnet · lake · Vestland · ~92 km · Must-see
    • Sandsøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~94 km · Must-see
    • Kilsfjorden · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~95 km · Must-see
    • Mjømna · river spot · Vestland · ~96 km · Must-see
    • Hornindalsvatnet · lake · Vestland · ~97 km · Must-see
    • Rovdefjorden · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~97 km · Must-see
    • Sandøyna · river spot · Vestland · ~98 km · Must-see
    • Holmevatnet · lake · Vestland · ~98 km · Must-see
    • Grovabreen · viewpoint · Vestland · ~99 km · Must-see
    • Gurskøya · river spot · Møre og Romsdal · ~99 km · Must-see
    • Byrknesøyna · river spot · Vestland · ~100 km · Must-see
    • Voldsfjorden · beach · Møre og Romsdal · ~100 km · Must-see
    • Eidskyrkja · viewpoint · Møre og Romsdal · ~100 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Florø by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves6277Rota (1 km)
    Beaches & coast3843Kvalvågen (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2632Brandsøyåsen (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2831Indre-ånnøy Naturreservat (6 km)
    Waterfalls2626Fossen (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1118Handklevatnet (19 km)
    Churches1515Florø Kyrkje (1 km)
    Museums24Sanitetsbunkeren (1 km)
    Other attractions13Kvanhovden Lighthouse (19 km)
    Forts & heritage22Ausevik (18 km)

    Florø: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Florø?

    Stabben (river spot, about 5 km), Askrova (river spot, about 12 km), Skorpa (river spot, about 13 km), Reksta (river spot, about 14 km), Fanøya (river spot, about 15 km), Svanøya (river spot, about 16 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Florø?

    211 places on Spotwander: 62 rivers, islands & mangroves, 38 beaches & coast, 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 wildlife, forests & gardens, 26 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Florø?

    Rota, about 1 km by road; Furøya (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Florø?

    Kvalvågen, about 1 km by road; Håvågen (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Florø?

    Brandsøyåsen, about 5 km by road; Skaranipa (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Florø?

    Start in Florø, visit Stabben, then Fanøya, then Skorpa, then Reksta, then Askrova, and drive back — about 45 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Florø?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast.

    Towns near Florø

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Florø’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Florø on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.