Climate Vulnerability Index report on High Coast Kvarken Archipelago
A report on the application of CVI, Climate Vulnerability Index, on the World Heritage Site High Coast and Kvarken Archipelago. The report describes how vulnerable the World Heritage Site is to effects from climate change and also how that might…
Nature interpretation plan for High Coast and Kvarken Archipelago
To communicate the Ice age and land uplift The plan describes main theme and sub themes for the nature interpretation in the World Heritage Site as well as target groups and how and where the interpretation can be developed. The…
Welcome to Norrfällsviken
The scenery in Norrfällsviken is barren and rocky. The brochure has a short summary in English.
Welcome to Balesudden
The sharply profiled Balesudden is a magnificent maritime beacon at the approach to Bäckfjärden. Brochure has a short summary in English.
38 nature reserves and a national park in Västernorrland County
A guide to 39 unique experiences of the natural world. Peaceful, easily accessible, exciting, challenging. They are united by one thing – they are all protected areas, of which 38 are natural reserves and one is a national park.
Västerö Hiking Trail
Map of the Västerö Hiking trail in Vöyri.
Sommarö Nature Trail
Map of Sommarö Nature trail. In 1940-2000, the area was used as an army depot and as a fort for the coastal artillery. The Finnish Defence Forces left behind a network of roads and paths, foundations of demolished buildings, a…
The common species in the Kvarken Archipelago
A List of common animal, plant, rock and soil types in the Kvarken Archipelago. Names of the species are in English, Swedish and Finnish.
Kvarken Archipelago World Heritage Site
The rocky Kvarken Archipelago, which is constantly on the rise, is Finland’s only natural heritage site on the UNESCO World Heritage List. You can experience this kingdom of rocks by wandering along the nature trails, canoeing, boating, fishing, watching birds,…
Kvarken Archipelago – Västra Norrskär
On the island there is a 21 meter high brick and stone lighthouse that was built in 1846. The island has a highly varied wildlife. In the summer new born water birds and gulls swim around in the small ponds.
