KYN BY THE SEA — STAVANG
Stavang in Sunnfjord on the western coast of Norway, home of KYN by the Sea

STAVANG, SUNNFJORD · WESTERN NORWAY

Where the Norwegian coast meets architectural silence.

Four private architectural sea residences set along the rugged shoreline of Stavang. Designed in conversation with granite bedrock, ancient coastal forest, and the rhythm of the open fjord.

The KYN Ethos

“Luxury is not abundance; it is silence, raw nature, and intentional space.”

Conceived as a coastal sanctuary within the KYN family, KYN by the Sea in Stavang explores the threshold between human shelter and the raw western seascape of Sunnfjord.

Here, tactile natural timber, blackened steel, and floor-to-ceiling panoramic glass dissolve boundaries. The architecture listens rather than imposes—grounded directly upon ancient granite bedrock, offering sanctuary from shifting Atlantic weather while honoring the cadence of water, light, and stone.

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Sea Residences

Sunnfjord

Western Coast

Stavang

Norway

Coastal landscape at KYN by the Sea in Stavang, Sunnfjord

KYN BY THE SEA — STAVANG, SUNNFJORD

Coastal landscape around KYN by the Sea

KYN BY THE SEA — STAVANG, SUNNFJORD

Accommodations

The Sea Houses

Four individual architectural residences spaced along the Stavang waterline. Each positioned for unobstructed maritime horizons, private shoreline access, and deep quiet.

Schot Seaside Cabin at KYN by the Sea in Stavang, Sunnfjord

Schot Seaside Cabin

6 GUESTS · 3 BEDROOMS · 1 BATHROOM

Inspired by Captain William Schot, Holberg’s second-in-command, this seaside cabin stands where the old watchtowers once rose. With sweeping views across the harbour, the historic coastal landscape and the open sea, Schot is a quiet retreat shaped by water, horizon and stillness.

Grandpa John’s Seaside Cabin at KYN by the Sea in Stavang, Sunnfjord

Grandpa John’s Seaside Cabin

4 GUESTS · 2 BEDROOMS · 2 BEDS · 2 BATHROOMS

A quiet seaside cabin dedicated to John Grov (1909–1991) — painter, photographer and storyteller of the Norwegian coast. Born on the island of Atløy, he spent a lifetime capturing the boats, farms, boathouses and weather-shaped shores of the fjord. Here, guests look out across the same coastal landscape that inspired his work — a place of water, changing light and stories carried through generations.

Eldur Seaside Cabin at KYN by the Sea in Stavang, Sunnfjord

Eldur Seaside Cabin

4 GUESTS · 2 BEDROOMS · 1 BATHROOM

The name Eldur means fire — a symbol of warmth, gathering and life. Facing the quiet bay, the cabin welcomes its guests with soft materials, the scent of the sea and the sound of water against stone. A place for stories, a glass of wine and stars above the fjord.

Vár Seaside Cabin at KYN by the Sea in Stavang, Sunnfjord

Vár Seaside Cabin

3 GUESTS · 1 BEDROOM · 1 BATHROOM

Vár Cabin rests at the water’s edge, surrounded by the quiet of nature. Its name is drawn from the Norse goddess Vár, associated with promises, devotion and love. Here, understated elegance meets a serene coastal atmosphere — a place where moments linger long after the tide has gone out.

Sunnfjord Encounters

Authentic Coastal Immersion

Time in Stavang follows the sea, the weather and the light. Here, the experience is not built around schedules, but around the coast itself — quiet mornings, open water, changing skies and the freedom to explore at your own pace.

Fishing from a small boat at sunset near KYN by the Sea in Sunnfjord, Western Norway
Featured Experience · Fishing in Sunnfjord

Where the fjord meets the open sea

From quiet evening water to the exposed fishing grounds beyond the islands, discover fishing as part of the living coastal landscape around KYN.

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Sea & Fjord

Step directly into the coastal landscape. Explore the fjord, sheltered bays, islands and skerries from the water.

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Fishing & Life at Sea

Fishing has shaped life along this coast for generations. Experience the sea as it has always been experienced here — close, practical and real.

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Coastal Walks & Nature

Walk through coastal forest, shoreline and open landscape, with views towards the islands and the sea beyond.

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Stillness at KYN

Sometimes the experience is simply staying. Coffee by the water, evening light across the fjord, the sound of wind and sea — and nowhere you need to be.

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Geography & Arrival

Stavang, Sunnfjord — Western Norway

KYN by the Sea is located in Stavang, Sunnfjord, on the western coast of Norway, surrounded by fjords, islands, coastal forest and open sea.

The setting is quiet and sheltered, yet closely connected to the wider Sunnfjord region and the coastal town of Florø. From here, guests experience the meeting point between fjord landscape and the Atlantic coast — a place shaped by water, weather and generations of coastal life.

KYN by the Sea is designed for travellers seeking privacy, nature, sea views and an authentic stay on the Norwegian west coast.

BY ROAD

Scenic coastal roads connect Stavang with Florø, Førde and the wider Sunnfjord region.

BY SEA

The surrounding fjords, islands and waterways form part of the traditional coastal route through Western Norway.

Stavang in Sunnfjord on the western coast of Norway, home of KYN by the Sea
Location

Stavang, Sunnfjord

Western Norway

Reservations

Stay at KYN by the Sea

Stays at KYN by the Sea are arranged directly for individuals, couples, and small private gatherings seeking total coastal immersion.