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Location:
Krokholmen is the name of a group of three small islands, which are situated just south west of the city of Bodo the largest city in Nordland county. The scenery is one of Norway's most spectacular and beautiful. The steep mountains clash dramatically, but surprisingly you will also find sheltered, fertile and picturesque islands. One of these is Krokholmen. Due to the effect of the Gulf stream, the climate is much milder than one would expect at this high latitude.
Picture yourself on a deep sea fishing trip surrounded by the world's largest population of white-tailed eagle, or trekking to the top of Mt. Sandhorn with its spectacular views, or setting ashore on a small secluded beach with white sand and green ocean - all under the midnight sun! In the nearby Beiarn river (30 min.) the passionate angler can try his luck with salmon or sea trout. The legendary Saltstraumen, Norway's strongest tidal current, just 30 minutes away by boat, offers a challenge to the angler as well as to the experienced scuba diver. Or perhaps you would rather prefer to navigate your kayak between islets and through narrow sounds? During hunting season you can try your aim at hunting seals or wild geese.
On Krokholmen you will find a set-up for shooting clay pigeons or you can try shooting with a bow and arrow or air guns.
History of Krokholmen:
The long historic and cultural influence of the coastal people and their way of life is mirrored in the unique and charming architecture of the buildings on Krokholmen.The production of klippfish (dried and salted cod) was the main livelihood for several generations of owners. As a consequence, one of Norway's earliest industrial style drying plants for klippfish was erected on Krokholmen (Krygerbrygga). In the 1970s, the last permanent inhabitants left Krokholmen. In 1987, a business group acquired the islands for commercial purposes. They kept large amounts of salmon enclosed with nets between the islands and offered anglers a guaranteed catch. Not surprisingly they named the place “Salmon Islands.” They restored many of the buildings and today you will find Krokholmen almost exactly as the seafarers of the last century did.
Buildings:
Altogether there are 9 buildings, the oldest dating back to approx. 1850. Krokholmen includes a restaurant, pubs, a conference centre, a concert hall, sleeping accommodation, boathouses, quays, drying-rack, hot tub, a clay pigeon set-up and a marina.
Accessories:
Furniture and movables are included. Krokholmen is well-equipped with gear for sports and leisure activities. Included are various boats, an all-terrain vehicle, fishing gear, gardening tools, etc. All kitchen equipment and tools are included.
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Germany
Vladi Private Islands GmbH
Ballindamm 7
D-20095 Hamburg
Germany
Tel. +49 40 33 89 89
Fax +49 40 33 00 81
info@vladi.de
www.vladi.de
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Canada
Vladi Private Islands (Canada) Limited
Suite 602, Summit Place
1601 Lower Water Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3P6
Canada
Tel. +1 902 423 3202
Fax +1 902 425 4765
info@vladi.ca
www.vladi.ca |
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