December 14-29, 2025 December 26

In the morning, we reach Florø, after a brief stop our journey heads towards Bergen, especially beautiful before Bergen, the drive through many islets. Thus ends a wonderful journey in the early afternoon. We spend the rest of the day in Bergen, visiting the Bryggen and the old town.

In Florø, fishing traditions, island views, and coastal life come together. Once a proud harbor for herring fishing, it is today a cultural center at the western edge of Norway.

Florø is the westernmost city in Norway. It stretches across the islands of Florelandet and Brandsøya, which are separated by a narrow strait just a few meters wide. Founded as a herring harbor in 1860, it remains a proud coastal municipality, known for its working harbor, vibrant museums, and idyllic archipelago landscapes. 

In the 19th century, booming herring stocks brought growth and prosperity to Norway's west coast. The harbor of Florø was established in 1860 by royal decree, at the height of a herring boom. For generations, the town thrived through herring salting, shipbuilding, and shipping, growing from a small outpost to the westernmost city in Norway.  

At the Kystmuseet – the Coastal Museum – you can experience this history, with historic boats, vintage salting equipment, and a cultural and natural history trail outdoors. On the nearby mainland, the Bronze Age rock carvings in Ausevika reveal another deep layer of time and connect you with 3,000 years of human history carved in stone.  

But Florø is not just about the past. Take a cultural walk through the city to discover sculptures, murals, and sea views, or take the ferry further west from island to island. From your ship, it is easy to see how Florø's sheltered location between Botnafjorden and Solheimsfjorden is ideal for adventurers looking to explore the surrounding islands and fjords by boat, bike, or on foot.