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Scenic Landscapes at the Coast of Norway by the Fjords near Maloy and Kannesteinen Rock, Raudberg and Vagsoy
Scenic Landscapes at the Coast of Norway by the Fjords near Maloy and Kannesteinen Rock, Raudberg and Vagsoy

Discover Maloy, Norway

Viking History. Fjord Views.

Situated on the eastern side of Vågsøy island, Måløy is one of the country’s most important fishing ports. Though a small coastal village of only a few thousand residents, the region surrounding Måløy is big on outdoor activities, fresh seafood and is steeped in history. From lounging on the nearly mile-long silver sand beach Refviksanden — considered one of the country’s finest swimming spots — to hiking along the rugged coast and visiting picturesque lighthouses, there are numerous ways to soak in the natural beauty of Norway.

Exciting Shore Excursions

Immerse yourself in authentic experiences with our Shore Excursions, expertly guided by locals.

Snapshots of Maloy, Norway

A visual preview of the amazing sites that await you.

Kannestein Rock and surroundings in sunset light, Norway Kannesteinen Rock is a famous landmark located near Måløy.
cafe. tables and chairs on the shore of the fjord in Norway Soak in stunning vistas in Måløy.
Panorama of fjord in Norway Discover Nordfjord’s spectacular scenery.
aerial landscape view on city of Måløy, port to stattlandet, the norwegian west cape, Norway Explore the small village of Måløy on a guided tour.
Windmills near the sea producing clean energy at Maloy island, Norway Windmills are bringing clean energy to the region.

Travel Tips & Interesting Info

Uncover Hidden Gems & Fun Facts

Female painter hand dips paintbrush into palette of colorful paints for live painting of picture for outdoor street exhibition, close up view of female artist hand holding paintbrush

Famous For

Måløy has most recently become known for its fantastic street art representing the local coastal culture of Vågsøy. There are over 20 artworks within walking distance of the town centre.

Red crab hokkaido / Alaskan king crab cooked steam or boiled seafood on dark background

Exquisite Flavours

Be sure to try the freshly caught seafood, especially the king crab and cod. Don't miss out on the local fish soup, a warm delight.

Norway, Unusual stone in Atlantic ocean coast. View on Kannesteinen and Kvalheimsvika. Over thousands of years, ocean waves have ground the rock to the special shape it has today. black and white

Fun Facts

Situated outside Måløy, the famous Kannesteinen Rock is a tall mushroom-shaped rock that sits along the rugged coast and was formed over thousands of years of water erosion.

Port Name & Location

Port of Mandal
Ship will DOCK at this port.

Language

Norwegian and Sami the languages spoken by the country’s indigenous people.
"Ya" is yes and "nei" is no whilst "tusen takk" means thank you very much. For you're welcome, say "vær så god."

Time Zone

Central European Time
UTC/GMT+1

Currency & Shopping

Norwegian Krone is the local currency used in Maloy. In Måløy and the surrounding small towns, you can browse local shops for popular handmade goods, including wool jumpers, troll figurines and traditional jewellery.

Featured Maloy Itineraries

Learn More about Maloy

Read more on our official travel blog.

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