Kinn is one of the westernmost islands in Norway that have a year-round settlement. The island lies about 15 km west of the town Florø on the coast of Sogn og Fjordane county. We will show you how to get to the Isle of Kinn.
Kinn is well known for its medieval church and the characteristic mountain cleft called Kinnaklova.
In June, July and August of 2011, there will be guided tours to the church in connection with the local express boat departure from Florø at 12:30 hours (mon - fri). This boat will take you directly from Florø to Kinn
Kinn Guesthouse (Kinn Gjestehus) offers accommodation for 1 to maximum 8 persons.
We also offer serving of lunch / dinner for small groups visiting the island.
For many years the medieval church have had several church wedding ceremonies in the summer season. If you consider this church for your wedding and need assistance with flower decorations, etc. : please contact Kinn Turistservice. Have a look at our photo gallery showing wedding flower decorations from the last 10 years.
Kinn and its medieval church is connected to the legend of Sancta Sunniva of Selja. According to the legend, Sunniva and her companions fled from Ireland and stranded on the islands Kinn and Selja.
Read more about Kinn and Selja as places of pilgrimage here.
Kinnaspelet ("The Kinn Pageant") will be performed on the Isle of Kinn on the 18th and 19th of June in 2011. The pageant has been performed each year since 1985, regardless of weather conditions.
Please find more information on the webpages of Kinnaspelet.
The information found on the webpages of kinnguide.no is provided by Kinn Turistservice, established by Gry J. Seim in 2007.
