Kinn Church

The island Kinn is the home of the beautiful stone church from the Middle Ages. The mythical church is built in a roman building style, and has been used since the 12th century. This is the oldest church in Sunnfjord Region, and was traditionally linked to the legend of St. Sunniva and the Selju Menn.

The church sits at the base of the steep mountain of Kinn, and the massive Kinnaklova is its nearest neighbour. The famous cleft cliff of Kinn is famous along the coast, as its charecteristic shape has always been a guide for sailors along our coast.

Where is Kinn church?

The Kinn church is located on the Island Kinn outside of the coastal city of Florø in Kinn municipality. Take the local boat route from Florø to Kinn. When arriving at Kinn you can follow the road to your right towards Kinn church. The walk along the 1 km long gravel road takes about 20 minutes.

When is the church open?

Every summer from mid-June to August the church is open so that you can enjoy the atmosphere in the church. A volunteer host welcomes you and is with you in the church during opening hours. There will be simple prayers twice a day.

Kinn Church is closed from September to mid-June.

During this period, the church is only open on request or in connection with events at Kinn Church.

Accommodation on Kinn

Would you like to stay overnight on Kinn? You can stay at the DNT cabin on Kinn.

Food and drink on Kinn

If you are travelling to Kinn, it is important to bring your own food and drinks. There are no cafés, restaurants or shops on the island, so make sure to bring everything you need for your stay.

Toilets on Kinn

When the summer hosts are present on Kinn, from mid-June until the end of August, toilets are available by Kinn Church.

From September to mid-June, there are no open toilet facilities on Kinn.

Coastal Pilgrim Route

Kinn Church is a key location along the Coastal Pilgrim Route, the historic travel route that follows the coastline from Egersund to Trondheim. Along the route, you will find churches, trading posts, and cultural heritage sites that for centuries have served as important stops for travellers.