Norrbyskär - a presentation
Norrbyskär
90326
Umeå
Contact:
090-16 16 16
Geo coordinates:
Lat. 63.555930122
Long. 19.876499176
Homepage
Season: august, july, june, may, september, summer
Distance: Umeå to Norrbyn, ferry to Norrbyskär 35km
Also see: Norrbyskärs Wärdshus, Norrbyskär museum, Canoe rental, Norrbyskär, The KFUM /YMCA, Norrbyskärs museum, butik, N/A, The Ferry to Norrbyskär, N/A, N/A, Little Norrbyskär
Route description: Take the E4 from Umeå to Sundsvall. After about 27 km, follow the brau/white signs to Norrbyskär and the ferry. The ferry takes about 15 minutes to get to the island. Please, check the ferrytimetable!
Norrbyskär - a presentation
Towards the end of the 19th century, one of Europe´s largest sawmills grew on this beautiful island in its picturesque achipelago setting. Today, the island´s history is interleaved with art, handicrafts, Västerbotten cuisine and adventure activities. The museum´s "Life on Norrbyskär, 1892-1952" exhibition puts you in touch with the lives of the people who resided and worked on the island during the sawmill era. At the museum, you can also enjoy a timber-yard lunch - a typical taste of Västerbotten and the archipelago. An art gallery and shop are further attractions here. For families with young children, there is "Little Norrbyskär". On a 1:3 scale, this pedagogical play park recreates an island scene from the 1920´s.
A history trail dotted with information boards runs around the island. Maps are available at the museum. If you do not want to make your own way around, take the circular tour train.
A bicycle or a canoe is an easy way of getting around the island. For adults and children seeking challenges there is an adventure trail. The KFUM (YMCA) runs camping activities on the island.
Getting here!
To get to Norrbyskär, take a bus or drive to the ferry terminus at Norrbyn. This is 39 kilometres south of Umeå. During the spring summer and autumn the Norrbyskär ferry operates a regular service every day. The trip takes around fifteen minutes.
For more information about Norrbyskär visit their website.
