Facts/information about Astafjord Touristcentre

 

Season:

Astafjord Wildcamp at Lavangsnes 01.06-30.09.

 Villa Bjerkeseth at Sjoevegan - all year

 Lavangsnes Bed & Breakfast - all year

Nearest fishingspot,

Saltwater:

All facilities are situated very close to the fjord, giving very short distances for seafishing.
Freshwater:

Salmon and char - Elvelund and Løksebotn. Sale of fishing license at Elvelund Camping

Trout - Vasskaret on Andørja. Sale of fishing license at Lavangsnes Bed & Breakfast.

Fishingequipment:

For sea fishing some equipment come with the boat when rented.

For freshwater fishing - bring your equipment.

Equipment can also be bought.

Groceries:

Shops at Sjoevegan, 25 km from Wildcamp and Bed & Breakfast at Lavangsnes,

 500 m from Villa Bjerkeseth

Parking: Place for bus and cars.
Meals: Breakfast at Lavangsnes Bed & Breakfast  by Astafjord 
Restaurant: Elvelund Camping serves dinner
Nearest place: Sjoevegan
Nearest city: Narvik (90 km south by E6)
Nearest airport: Bardufoss (60 km), Harstad/Evenes (100 km)
Nearest trainstation: Narvik (90 km) via Sweden (Kiruna, Luleaa, Stockholm)
About Astafjord:

Map

Astafjord  is 30 km long and split into four fjords - Grovfjord, Gratangen, Lavangen, Salangen - and two straits - Bygden, Mjoesundet. The fjord is surrounded by five counties; Skaanland, Gratangen, Lavangen, Salangen og Ibestad. Population is about 10.000 inhabitants in total spread in a geographical big area.

 

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