Måløy

Måløy is a small coastal town on the island of Vågsøy at the mouth of Nordfjord, in western Norway.

Måløy is a harbour and fishing town on Norway's exposed west coast. It is a practical base for trips around Vågsøy, including Kannesteinen, Refviksanden, nearby lighthouses and islands at the outer end of Nordfjord.

The nearest airports are Ørsta-Volda (HOV ^IATA) and Sandane (SDN ^IATA). Hurtigruten and Havila coastal ships call at Måløy. Kringom organises regional bus routes.

Local buses serve the area, but many sights around Vågsøy and nearby islands are easiest to reach by car, bicycle or ferry. The Måløy–Oldeide car ferry also calls at Husevågøy on some departures; check the timetable before travel.

61°58′41″N 5°5′49″E

Map of Måløy

• 61.969865.068071 Kannesteinen rock. Free.  
• 61.96465.03462 Hendanes lighthouse (Hendanes fyr).  
• 62.0344444.9855563 Kråkenes lighthouse (Kråkenes fyr). See sleep section below.  
• 62.00325.08674 Refviksanden. A 1.5-km (0.93-mi) white sand beach.  

• 62.0475.3135 Selje abbey ruins (Selje kloster). Selje Abbey (Selje kloster) was a Benedictine monastery on the island of Selja near Stad peninsula. The abbey was founded around year 1100. At the time one of Norway's 3 bishops resided at Selje (the others were in Oslo and Trondheim), the bishop shortly after moved to Bergen. The monastery was abandoned before the 1537 Protestant Reformation.  (updated Mar 2016)
• 62.1883335.1258336 West cape (Vestkapp (Mt Kjerringa at Stadlandet)). West cape is a panorama point at Stad peninsula (Stadlandet), the northwestern corner of Sogn og Fjordane. This peninsula has some of the roughest weather in Norway and one of the few places where the shipping lane is totally unprotected by islands. Fine panorama in all directions.  (updated Mar 2016)

• 61.906895.064147 Husevågøy (Husevågøya) (by car ferry from Måløy; check the timetable, as not all departures call at Husevågøy). Husevågøy is a small island at the mouth of Nordfjord, between Vågsøy and Bremangerlandet. It is a quiet day trip from Måløy for coastal walking, cycling on low-traffic roads, harbour and boathouse scenery in Husevåg, and hikes to viewpoints and cultural sites such as Trollholet and the Bronze Age rock carvings at Færeldemyra.  (updated Jun 2026)

• Viewpoint walk in Måløy (Utsiktstur i Måløy) (starts near the coastal express quay). A short self-guided walk from the town centre through Måløy's numbered streets, with views over the harbour, Vågsøy and the surrounding coast. The route is mostly on paved roads, with short gravel detours to viewpoints. Free. 

• Hike Veten (several paths; the commonly used route starts from the exercise track or street 7). Veten is the highest point on Vågsøy, 613 m above sea level. The hike gives wide views over Måløy, Vågsøy and the outer Nordfjord coast. Free. 

• RIB Adventure from Måløy, Måløy Tours Ticket Office, Gate 1, ☏ +47 469 02 095, [email protected]. Guided RIB trips around Vågsøy and the coast near Måløy, with possible stops such as Refvik Beach, Einevarden bird mountain and Hendanes Lighthouse. Check current departures before travel. Adults NOK 995; children NOK 695. (updated Jun 2026)

• 61.91715.13521 Steinvik Camping, Deknepollen, ☏ +47 57 85 10 70, [email protected].  
• 61.931645.111332 Best Western Måløy Hotel, ☏ +47 57 84 94 00, [email protected].  
• 61.9375.04853 Solheim Fiskeferie, Vågsvåg, ☏ +47 958 61 908, [email protected]. Cabin: kr 870-960 (high season prices), Boat daily rental: kr 300-450 (discount if you rent a cabin).  
• 61.93135.12734 Sjøhuset på Kulen, Deknepollen, ☏ +47 92 22 02 42, [email protected]. Cabin: kr 1250.  
• 61.98465.16795 Ulvesund Lighthouse (Ulvesund Fyr), ☏ +47 57 85 17 77, [email protected]. Single: kr 590, Double: kr 780, Bed linen: kr 150.  
• 62.03225.12296 Skongenes Lighthouse (Skongenes Fyr), ☏ +47 938 54 398, [email protected]. kr 350 per adult.  
• 62.034764.985897 Kråkenes Lighthouse (Kråkenes Fyr), Raudeberg, ☏ +47 950 23 668. Double: kr 950-1350.  

Mobile phone coverage is generally good in Måløy and the main settlements, but can be variable on the outer coast, at sea and on hikes. Check your operator's coverage map if you depend on mobile data. Hotels and cafés may offer Wi-Fi; ask locally. For emergencies, call 110 for fire, 112 for police and 113 for ambulance.

• Nordfjord – continue inland along the fjord towards places such as Olden, Loen and Stryn.
• Florø – a coastal town south of Måløy, reached by road or coastal transport.
• Ålesund – a larger coastal town to the north, known for its Art Nouveau architecture.
• Bergen – the main city of Western Norway and a common onward destination along the coast.