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.

Brygghusene på Selvær sett ovenfra Din Tur / dintur.no

Selvær is an authentic fishing community with a proud heritage. Generations of islanders and a great variety of birds have found their livelihood here; eagles and eider ducks are just two of the more than 200 bird species you may encounter as you explore the archipelago.

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Sjark som ligger ved flytekai i sundet i kveldssol Yngve Myhre / Træna Arctic Fishing

If you want to try your luck fishing, we can almost guarantee a good catch, regardless of the time of year you visit. You can fish from the quay or shore, or rent a boat and head for deeper water. Some of Norway’s best fishing spots are found in the waters near Myken.

The island of Selvær has a grocery store and a small self-service café.

Read more about experiences in Træna at tenktraena.no

Accommodation

Træna Arctic Fishing offers five modern, fully equipped apartments right on the quay. Each apartment is 75–85 m2, has three bedrooms and comfortably accommodates people. Guests have access to free wi-fi and a Bluetooth sound system.

Aluminiumsbåter for utleie ved flytekai Træna Arctic Fishing

Boat rental

You can rent a sturdy boat that is well suited to deep-sea fishing. The 20–24 foot aluminium boats are equipped with a hefty 90–150 horsepower engine.

If you’re ready for something far off the beaten track, the friendly islanders of Selvær are eager to give you a truly memorable holiday experience!

Read more about the accommodations and boats at dintur.no

Address

Stongveien 68, 8742 selvær

Check route with Entur

There is a boat connection to Selvær from Bodø, Stokkvågen and Sandnessjøen.

The summer route to Nordlandsekspressen passes Selvær Monday – Friday.

Check timetables and plan your trip with reisnordland.no »

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.

Welcome to Træna

Far out at sea, with only the open ocean and Iceland as its next neighbor to the west, you’ll find the Træna archipelago. Out here, the “sea people” reside, along with fish and birds, amidst hundreds of large and small islands, islets, and reefs.

Read more about Træna

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