Fleinvær is an island group in

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municipality in Norway, approximately southwest of Bodø. The island group consists of countless low islands, islets, and skerries. It is said that Fleinvær has as many islands as there are days in a year.

Description

The archipelago is located about 25 km southwest of Bodø. The archipelago consists of about 230 small low islands, islets and reefs. Fishing is the main activity of the island. There is a regular boat connection with Bodø, Bliksvær, Sør-Arnøya and Sandhornøya. There are few permanent residents, but in the summer many people come to their holiday homes. Archaeological excavations show that Fleinvær has been inhabited since the eighth century. Most of the buildings are located on the central islands of ''Mevær'' and ''Sørvær'', with buildings scattered around the islands around them.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Fleinvaer Archipelagoes of Norway Car-free islands of Europe