Far out at sea, with only the open ocean and Iceland as the next neighbor to the west, lies the archipelago of Træna. Out here, coastal people, fish, and birds live among hundreds of large and small islands, islets and skerries.
Træna is an island group located far out at sea, approximately in the middle of the Helgeland coast, north of Lovund and south of Myken. You can travel there by ferry, express boat, or private boat. There are few roads on the island and limited parking options, so we recommend that travelers with cars leave them on the mainland.
Ferry
You can take the ferry to the islands of Husøy and Selvær in Træna from Stokkvågen on the mainland, and from Husøy to Selvær if you are going to Husøy first. However, be aware that the ferry does not go to Selvær if there are no vehicles heading there. Click on the names to see the ferry docks on Google Maps.
View ferry schedules for Stokkvågen – Husøy
View ferry schedules for Stokkvågen – Selvær
View ferry schedules for Husøy – Selvær
Express boat
From the north: During the summer, you can take the Nordlandsekspressen express boat to Træna from several stops between Bodø and Myken. Click on the names to see the express boat terminals on Google Maps.
From the south: You can take the Helgelandspendelen express boat from Sandnessjøen, Nesna, Stokkvågen, Onøy or Lovund throughout the year. Click on the names to see the express boat terminals on Google Maps.
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View express boat schedules from Sandnessjøen to Træna
Træna is a group of islands, and the “main island” is Husøy. A warm and exciting local community awaits you here, at the outermost edge of the ocean. You would almost not believe that this is one of Norway’s oldest fishing villages, where discoveries from the Stone Age show that they have been engaged in fishing here for over 8000 years! The village and its culture are very much alive and express themselves through artistic elements throughout Husøy. This includes both art and crafts on display in gardens, street art on walls, and sculptures in the landscape.
The houses are close together, and both young and old newcomers from various nations give the local community an urban feel that few would expect to find so far out to sea. Here, you’ll find both a pub and a coffee bar, a museum, and a music festival, a playground, and a fitness center.
For many, Træna is perhaps best known for the Træna Festival, a large and internationally recognized music festival held every year in July on the islands of Husøy and Sanna. During this time, the otherwise tranquil island community is almost invaded, and instead of hosting only a few hundred residents and holidaymakers, the people of Træna suddenly become hosts to several thousand festival participants, volunteers, artists, and other visitors.
Marvin Kuhr / Visit HelgelandActivities and attractions – things to do
Restaurants and cafés
Accommodation
Great hikes and trips in Træna
Practical Information
Bystranda
Right by the ferry dock on Husøy, between Træna Church and Aloha Café, you’ll find Træna’s own “city beach.”
Find directions in Google Maps
Træna Badstue-naust
Træna’s oldest boathouse has been renovated and transformed into a beautiful, wood-fired sauna, with its own bathing ladder down to the sea. It is open for communal use at regular intervals and is otherwise available upon request.
Read more about the sauna-hut here
Sanna beach
There are several beautiful beaches on the island of Sanna, which are nice to combine with a trip to Kirkhelleren and Gompen. There is a toilet at the express boat quay and at the Community House on days when the Community House is open.
Find directions in Google Maps
Beaches on Holmen
The beautiful beaches on the small island cluster of Holmen, north of Husøy, are a nice destination for a day trip with the local express boat or with your own boat or kayak on calm, sunny days. There are no permanent residents and no toilets or similar facilities, so you need to plan restroom visits before and after the trip.
The Right to Roam allows you to camp in tents in all uncultivated land in Norway, as long as you keep a distance of 150 meters from cabins and houses.
We recommend using a campground. This way, you have access to showers and toilets, waste disposal, parking, and activities.
If you still want to camp or engage in free camping, we recommend these locations:
With a tent If you are camping with a tent, except during the Træna Festival, you can set up camp in what is designated as the festival’s camping area. The nearest open toilet is at the express boat quay, on the other side of the island.
Find directions in Google Maps
With a camper van
There are limited parking options on Træna, so we recommend traveling there without a car. If you still choose to bring a camper van, you can check if there is space to park between the local store and Træna Church, or down at the Træna Coastal Association’s pier, where there are also toilets and a waste disposal station.
Click on the links above to view the locations in Google Maps.
Træna Coastal Association, in Husøy
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Read more on Vel I Havn
Guest harbor in Selvær
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Information on Selvær.no
Expressboat dock in Husøy
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Joker in Husøy, within opening hours
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Træna Coastal Association in Husøy
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Expressboat dock in Sanna
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Træna Coastal Association in Husøy
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Thank you for respecting the local communities, and for helping us preserve the natural beauty of Helgeland!
Please:
- Strive to leave no trace of your visit. Bring back all your rubbish, including used toilet paper, and discard it in the nearest rubbish bin.
- Plan your toilet visits and use the opportunity when you pass a toilet. In the wilderness, make sure you are not a nuisance to others.
- Respect the local wildlife. Keep a good distance from wildlife, livestock and birds. Keep your dog leashed.
- Respect private property. Keep a respectful distance from houses and cabins.
- Show good boating sense. Keep a good distance from shore and drive at a low speed, especially when you are close to anyone or anything on the water, including birds or animals. Avoid loud and disturbing engine noise. Be aware that some islands and nature reserves are important nesting sites, and that going ashore is prohibited during the nesting season.
- Follow the Norwegian Mountain Code (Fjellvettreglene). Plan your excursion according to the weather forecast, your skills and experience.
- Join a guided excursion or consider hiring an experienced guide, especially when you don’t have sufficient experience or knowledge to guarantee a safe trip.
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Træna overnatting (Accommodation)
If you visit Husøya, the main island in the Træna archipelago, consider staying at the cosy little hotel called Træna Overnatting. Træna is a vibrant community, and here you will find good dining as well as strikingly beautiful scenery.
Rent a bike at Træna
At the Træna Tourist Office on Husøya, you can rent bicycles to explore the beautiful island.
Træna museum
Træna Museum documents the this archipelago’s history going back to the Stone Age. Some of the archaeological discoveries displayed date back at least 9000 years. For this reason, Træna can rightfully call itself “the oldest fishing community in Norway”.
Seil Norge – Sailing adventures on the Helgeland coast
SeilNorge is the country’s leading organizer of sailing tours, expeditions, and sailing courses. Join them for an active holiday week up and down along Norway’s most beautiful coastline; the Helgeland coast. Set against a backdrop of thousands of islands, islets, and skerries, you will learn the art of sailing, whether you are a beginner or experienced sailor.
Aloha Cafe on Træna
Aloha Cafe, nestled in the heart of Høusøy in Træna, offers a delightful cafe experience with a touch of island charm. With it’s central location it’s just a short walk from the express boat and ferry terminals, the church, tourist information center, grocery store, Træna Accommodation, and House by the Sea.
Træna Arctic Fishing
Selvær, the second-biggest island of the Træna archipelago, is a quiet and cosy fishing community. Like the rest of Træna, it faces the open sea and lies far from the mainland. Here, you can stay in a modern quayside holiday apartment, and experience scenic Helgeland at its best. You will find excellent fishing, literally thousands of islets and skerries, amazing birdlife, and skies that glow late into the summer nights.
Træna Rorbuferie
The Træna archipelago is surrounded by the open sea. Træna Rorbuferie is situated on Husøya, the most populated of these islands. Here, amidst magnificent scenic surroundings, you have a golden opportunity to experience the thriving coastal culture of a vibrant island community.
House by the Sea – A unique place to stay on the island of Træna
The House by the Sea is a unique experience, thanks to its scenic location, incredible view and innovative architecture. The three cabins are designed to make your scenic experience an integral part of your holiday accommodation.
Træna Kaffekollektiv – Charming coffee bar in Træna
Træna Kaffekollektiv is a small and cozy coffee bar offering stunning views over Trænfjorden, serving the finest coffee in the archipelago.
Volunteer Tourism on Træna
Now you can become a volunteer tourist on Træna and receive free accommodation at House by the Sea in exchange for participating in a clean-up campaign.
