Kinn DNT cabin

Stay at the old schoolhouse and explore the Saga Island of Kinn. The cabin is run by DNT, the Norwegian Trekking Association. On the ground floor, you’ll find the old schoolroom. Upstairs, the teacher had a small room and a kitchen.
The cabin is equipped with a code lock on the door.

If you’re staying overnight at the DNT cabin on Kinn, don’t forget to bring a sleeping bag liner, bed linen and a towel.
The weather can change quickly this far out to sea, so be sure to pack windproof and waterproof clothing.

The cabin has a fully equipped kitchen, an old schoolroom, a dormitory upstairs and one double room.
It also has a heat pump, shower and toilet facilities.

If you need help with your luggage, there’s a trolley at the quay – feel free to use it if it’s available.

The cabin now has a reliable water purification system, so the tap water is perfectly safe to drink!

Kinn is rich in history, with the medieval Kinn Church from the 12th century as one of its main highlights.
Local legends tell of holy people and Saint Sunniva, who drifted across the sea from the west and came ashore on Selja and Kinn – stories that have long left a mark on the people here.

To the west of the island rises the well-known sailing landmark Kinnaklova, a dramatic cleft in the mountain.
You’ll also find the historic trading post at Kinnasundet, dating back to the 1600s, and just off the island lies the mighty Ytterøyane Lighthouse, built in 1881.

Nature on this green island at the edge of the ocean is truly one of a kind – offering wide open views and sunsets that melt into the horizon.

There are many great hiking options on the island of Kinn. A marked trail runs around the island and is part of the coastal pilgrimage route, Sunnivaleia. Along the trail, Flora Historical Society has placed signs at ancient sites and points of historical interest.

There is also a marked path to Kinnafjellet, starting from the road on the north side of the island, and another trail leads up to Søre Stauren – the southern peak of Kinnaklova. This trail begins at Høgskaret, the highest point along the circular path around the island.

Many visitors also choose to hike up into the Kinnaklova cleft itself. The trail starts on the eastern side, but note that the route involves loose gravel and rocky terrain.

Kinn is the final stop on the Øyane Over hiking event, organised by Flora Turlag each May. The island is also home to the historical play Kinnaspelet, performed every third weekend in June – and seen by over 100,000 people so far.

With Kinn as your base, you’ll also find fantastic opportunities for sea kayaking.

There are local boats departing from Florø Terminal in Florø several times a day. When you arrive at Kinn you will have to walk approximately 1 km from the dock to the cabin.

Self-service accommodation with 9 beds. The cabin is available for rent all year round.

It is now possible to book your stay online in advance.
See the local hiking association’s website for details.