Far out at sea, with only the open ocean and Iceland as the next neighbor to the west, lies the archipelago of Træna. Out here, coastal people, fish, and birds live among hundreds of large and small islands, islets and skerries.
Træna is a group of islands, and the “main island” is Husøy. A warm and exciting local community awaits you here, at the outermost edge of the ocean. You would almost not believe that this is one of Norway’s oldest fishing villages, where discoveries from the Stone Age show that they have been engaged in fishing here for over 8000 years! The village and its culture are very much alive and express themselves through artistic elements throughout Husøy. This includes both art and crafts on display in gardens, street art on walls, and sculptures in the landscape.
The houses are close together, and both young and old newcomers from various nations give the local community an urban feel that few would expect to find so far out to sea. Here, you’ll find both a pub and a coffee bar, a museum, and a music festival, a playground, and a fitness center.
For many, Træna is perhaps best known for the Træna Festival, a large and internationally recognized music festival held every year in July on the islands of Husøy and Sanna. During this time, the otherwise tranquil island community is almost invaded, and instead of hosting only a few hundred residents and holidaymakers, the people of Træna suddenly become hosts to several thousand festival participants, volunteers, artists, and other visitors.
Quelle: Visit Helgeland