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There is only 1 guest berth. At the end of the longest pier. It was easy to enter. Unsure about the depth, but it was fine with our boat which drafts 220cm. We stopped only for one night. Arrived in the evening and left early the next morning.

1 x helpful | written on 6. May 2026

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Utvær is a fantastic place. When we were there in the summer of 2025, there was only one permanent resident. We were there before the tourist season and got a guided tour from a couple who were preparing the lighthouse for the season. It doesn't take long to explore Utvær, so one night is usually enough.
We were heading further north and chose to go through the strait in front of the lighthouse. This was a very bad idea as large swells were crashing into the opening on the north side. For a while, we were unsure if we would end up on land!

There is no electricity and no service building. There is also no 4G/5G at the quay. But if you go a bit up from the quay, you get reception. Our boat has a draft of 220 cm, and we had no problems with depth.

1 x helpful | written on 7. May 2026

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Spent 3-4 days here. Perfect for bike trips.
We had a great time in the beautiful landscape while biking from island to island and climbing various mountains. A place we plan to visit again.
The marina is good with all facilities. Shop on the quay.

1 x helpful | written on 7. May 2026

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A completely fantastic place. After passing Stadt in calm weather and sunshine, we decided to spend a night here. And we did not regret it. Incredibly beautiful. Quiet. Sandy beach.
You can dock at the guest pier, or anchor in the bay.
If you need electricity, you have to call one of the numbers listed on a note on the quay. If we had had the time, we would have stayed for 2-3 days. Depth was not an issue. Our boat drafts 220cm.

1 x helpful | written on 7. May 2026 | updated_on 7. May 2026

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Vi besøkte Fosnavåg under Sommerfestivalen. Det var masse liv og vi spiste verdens lengste rekesmørbrød!
Havnen er fin, og det er fascinerende å se de store båtene manøvrere gjennom den trange kanalen bare noen meter unna deg.
Innen i selve vågen ligger lokalene til Herøy Kystlag. For et lite bidrag får man omvisning og hele historien om Fosnavåg fra vikingtiden og frem til i dag. Kystlaget er verdt et besøk for de som er interessert i norsk maritim historie. Det lå flere skipsverft inne i vågen og de bygde blant annet de første supplybåtene som gikk i Nordsjøen.

Det er også fint å sykle til øyene rundt eller ta seg en tur på fjellet.
Vi fikk også oppleve noen fantastiske solnedganger.

1 x helpful | written on 7. May 2026 | updated_on 7. May 2026

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Very good marina if you want to store the boat for the winter after a sailing trip northwards. It is located almost in the center of Finnsnes. You can also stay in the boat if you wish.
The downside is that the water on the pier is shut off in the winter. But at the guest dock there is water all year round. There is also no service building. But this is supposedly coming soon.
It is a short distance to both hiking trails and restaurants.
And there is a speedboat to Tromsø every day. About 1.15 hours. The depth is okay throughout the marina.
If you are hungry, it is entirely possible to catch a large cod inside the marina. I have caught several myself weighing 4-6 kilos.
The marina is well protected from the wind. But if it blows hard from the southwest, you will notice it as the wind takes hold of the mast.

0 x helpful | written on 7. May 2026

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Lykling is a small gem. We spent 2 days there. The approach is narrow. There are some large rocks. But we managed to get in smoothly. Our boat is 44 feet and has a draft of 220 cm.
The marina itself and the location are idyllic and very sheltered from the weather. There are also some old gold mines in the area that are worth a visit. And the history behind them is fascinating. It is also possible to borrow kayaks that are on the dock. These were free when we were there. It is a bit of a distance to the nearest shop, but if you have a bike, it is manageable. And if you are lucky, you'll get coffee served every morning by the man who lives in the house by the quay. He also has 100 tall tales to tell.

0 x helpful | written on 7. May 2026

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Great approach. A bit narrow and not very deep. Keep a close eye on the chart plotter. Our boat is 220cm.
There are two buoys there. According to the owner of the campsite, they are private, and he doesn't know if they are maintained. But most people who arrive tie up to the one farthest from the shore. There is a road nearby. But there is not much traffic there. Otherwise, the place is idyllic with fantastic sunsets. There is a shop within walking distance. And on the upper side of the road, there are several old tractor paths that you can follow up into the heights.

0 x helpful | written on 7. May 2026

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Telavåg is a great place. Unfortunately, there are no shops or service buildings there.
The North Sea Museum is worth a visit.
The nearest shop is a short bike ride away. There are also buses to Bergen.

0 x helpful | written on 7. May 2026