Grip Island's clustered fishermen's houses on the rocky northern shore, seen from the sea
On the water

Guided Tour to Grip Island

The experience

A boat trip back in time — to a small island community of fishermen and their families, a stave church, and a pace of life the mainland forgot.

Boat from Kristiansund Daily in summer Guided tour Stave church
The story

Guided Tour to Grip Island

Grip is a perfect destination for anyone seeking a unique, peaceful environment. The island offers a chance to step back in time and experience the everyday life of a small community of fishermen and their families through many centuries.

Travel out with Gripruta, an old rescue boat now refitted as a tour boat that accommodates all needs. During the summer, the boat runs daily between Kristiansund and Grip, and the trip includes a guided tour and free access to the island's stave church.

Leave time for the local café — a drink or a taste of local food before the boat home rounds off the day. Grip is one of the most important visitor destinations for anyone coming to Kristiansund, and it combines naturally with a day in the city.