Stenskär - island in Piteå archipelago

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Stone view at Stenskär
Stone view at Stenskär. © Sofia Wellborg
  • Stone view at Stenskär
    Stone view at Stenskär. © Sofia Wellborg
  • Some of the cottages at Stenskär
    Some of the cottages at Stenskär. © Sofia Wellborg
  • Stenskär
    Stenskär. © SW
  • Mace at Stenskär
    Mace at Stenskär. © Sofia Wellborg
  • Stenskär
    Stenskär. © Piteå kommun
  • A flower at Stenskär
    A flower at Stenskär. © Sofia Wellborg
  • A stone in the hand at Stenskär
    A stone in the hand at Stenskär. © Sofia Wellborg
  • Stenskär
    Stenskär. © Piteå kommun
  • Stenskär
    Stenskär. © Sofia Wellborg
  • Stenskär
    Stenskär. © Sofia Wellborg

The sunlit, tranquil lagoon at Stenskär आकर्षts many visitors with its long sandy beach. The island also offers rich birdlife and intriguing remains of old labyrinths. Deep inside the bay lies a picturesque fishing village with red-painted fishing cabins, giving the area an authentic archipelago charm.

Stenskär is part of the Bondöfjärden Nature Reserve, which means visitors are asked to show special consideration for the natural environment and wildlife. For those interested in fishing, the strait between Lill- and Stor-Leskär offers excellent opportunities for grayling fishing.

There is also a labyrinth on the island. Its original purpose is unknown, but such labyrinths are common along the coast of northern Sweden and may have been created to bring good fishing luck.

Near the guest harbour, there is a rich zoned vegetation with bands of plants such as salt sandwort, beach pea, Bothnian wormwood, and lyme grass.

The guest harbour has a depth of approximately 3 metres. Mooring is done with an anchor, bow towards the jetty and anchor at the stern. There are about 25 guest berths, and no fee is charged. The nearest town is Piteå.

Coordinates:
Latitude: 65°8.4 N
Longitude: 21°43.16 E

If you would like more information, a map of the area, or have any other questions regarding the regulations for the area, you can visit the Norrbotten County Administrative Board’s website.

Facilities

  • Activities: swimming
  • Camping and cottage: chemical toilet
  • General facilities: fireplace, sauna, windbreak
  • Harbour facility: guest harbour
  • Nature and terrain: nature reserve(Bondöfjärdens), skerries
 

Contact



Contact
Phone+46 0911 933 90
E-mailvisit@pitea.se
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