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Voykit pocket guide · Norway
Måløy
Spend one full day exploring Måløy and its nearby lighthouses; add a night if you want a quiet base for boat trips.
Måløy is a small fishing town on Vågsøy island, offering easy access to coastal walks, beaches and lighthouse visits. One day covers the main sights; a night adds flexibility for RIB tours or sunrise hikes.
- Country
- Norway
- Best months
- Jun–Aug, Sep–Oct
- Avoid
- Nov–Mar (cold, limited daylight)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- NOK
- Money
- Currency is the Norwegian krone (NOK, kr); the euro is not used. About 11.5 NOK to €1 — check.
- Daily spend
- Budget kr 800–1,200 excl. bed · Mid kr 1,300–2,000 excl. bed · High kr 2,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- EEA roaming applies: EU and EEA SIMs work at home prices.
- Emergency
- Police 112 · Ambulance 113 · Fire 110
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · European two-pin; UK and US plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: Included; round up or add 5–10% for good service.; Café and bar: Nothing expected.; Taxi: Round up.; Guides: Optional.
- Water
- Tap water is excellent; streams in the mountains are usually drinkable, but avoid water below farms and grazing.
- Toilets
- Free or card-paid (NOK 10–20) in towns; trailheads often have pit toilets.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee in café | kr 30–45 |
| Fish sandwich | kr 80–120 |
| Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km)) | kr 300–350 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- HOV · Ørsta‑Volda Airport
- about 1 h drive north
- SDN · Sandane Airport
- about 45 min drive east
Typical fares
- Ferry Måløy–Husevågøy
- ≈ kr 150 each way (check schedule)
- Local bus day pass
- ≈ kr 120 (check operator)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Local buses connect town and ferry; most sights are reached by car, bike or ferry. Walks in town are free and well‑signposted.
See and do
Known for
- Kannesteinen rock
- Refviksanden beach
- Hendanes lighthouse
- RIB boat tours
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Kannesteinen rock | Walk from town centre, 10 min | ≈15 min total |
| Refviksanden beach | Bus or car, 15 min north | ≈30 min total |
| Hendanes lighthouse | Car or bike, 10 min west | ≈25 min total |
| RIB adventure | Book at Måløy Tours, depart from quay | ≈1 h including boarding |
Sleep
- Best Western Måløy Hotel
- central, rooms with sea view
- Steinvik Camping
- campground near the harbour, cabins available
- Ulvesund Lighthouse
- lighthouse stay, single and double rooms
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Unnskyldoon-skyl |
| Thank you | Takktahk |
| How much is it? | Hvor mye koster det?vohr mee-eh koh-ster deh |
| Where is the toilet? | Hvor er toalettet?vohr er toe-ah-let-teh |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake, first names; avoid: Small talk that is too personal
- Nature: Greet other hikers, close gates, carry litter out; avoid: Loud music on trails
- Home visit: Shoes off; bring flowers or chocolates; 'takk for maten' after the meal; avoid: Arriving late
- Conversation: Modest, factual, humorous; avoid: Showing off wealth — Norwegians are rich but understated
- 17 May: Dress up, join the crowds, wave a flag; avoid: Treating the parades as a tourist show
- Queues: Take a number; avoid: Pushing in
Scams and watch-outs
- Ferry to Husevågøy runs limited times; check the timetable.
- Coastal weather can change quickly; bring waterproof gear.
- Mobile coverage may drop on outer islands.
Måløy is a safe small town. The main risks are cold water, changeable coastal weather and limited mobile coverage on outer islands.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Måløy yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Kannesteinen rock
- Refviksanden beach
- Hendanes lighthouse
- RIB boat tours
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Måløy Tours (RIB): www.maloytours.no/
- Wikivoyage: Måløy, revision 5298308 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5298308
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/maly). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.