Rent a cottage on Hamnskär

Byske, Skellefteå

Hamnskär is located at the outer edge of Byskefjärden, next to the large island of Rommelsön. The island mainly consists of beautiful rock slabs and shingle fields.

Standing on the rocks and looking eastward, the Gulf of Bothnia meets the sky far off on the horizon. A true northern Swedish summer idyll!

Hamnskär, known as Lotsskäret on maps, was formerly a pilot station. Here, you can dock at a floating pier. If you don’t have access to a boat, you can take a ferry or boat taxi from Furuögrund’s marina.

In the old pilot house, you can rent a room with two beds, and in the red cabin (the annex), there are five beds divided into two rooms. There is no electricity, and you can’t make fires in the cabins, so in colder weather, it’s a good idea to bring a sleeping bag (duvets and pillows are provided).

There is no running water on the island, so bring drinking water from the mainland. You can cook your meals at one of the three grill sites or with your own portable stove.

A wood-fired sauna is available for everyone, offering a fantastic view of the sea. Note: Currently, there is a fire ban in the sauna, but repairs are in progress!

Things to keep in mind

Guests need to bring their own bed linens, toilet paper, kitchen utensils, firewood, and water. Please take home any waste and cherished memories from your stay!