Folkeparken
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Right now, you are actually located in the very middle of Norway. If you look toward the sound, you can see the marble marker showing that it is exactly 840 kilometers in a straight line both to the North Cape in the north and to Lindesnes in the south. Like many coastal towns in Norway, Brønnøysund has opened its waterfront to the public. Areas that once held industry and warehouses are now designed for recreation, art, and local experiences. We are now passing the promenade and the footbridge leading to the new Folkeparken, with its three striking and beautiful steel “sails” used for play, gatherings, and cultural events. Out in the sound behind the park lies the small islet Åbåskjæret with its distinctive stone sculpture—a massive monkfish rising from the deep. It is called Steinar Breiflabb and symbolizes both the coastal culture and the mystery of the sea, reminding us of how essential the ocean has always been for life here in Brønnøysund.