Quiet, silence and a view that never disappoints – News

On Malören, the nature reserve at the bottom of the Bottenvik archipelago, there is the only archipelago in the country with the cathedral cinema on the roof and here is the famous founder Gustaf von Heidenstams from 1851.

In Malören there is much more of the island's growing character, the violet beach flask and the bird of character the nucleus of silver that nestles in Europe, Asia and in South America, and who would like to spend summers on Malören

Archipelago Islands views

Partly for apparent sea in all directions, partly for landscape

Most rowan, one, sea towers, raspberry and pure flowers grow here compare with the other archipelago whose islands have lots of trees and greenery.

Porpoises, whose name means "round stones", were characterized by fishing and navigation.

It's a pretty group of four. Kristina Lindqvist and Eilert Hällmark – who will go to Malören today and spend the night.

Birgitta Engström visited Malören earlier and like the others, her plan is to wander around the island and go out

– It will be so funny that Sofia Lindqvist breaks out.

Patrik Engström meets us in the harbor of Erikören, Karlsborg

He will take us to Malören, where he had a cottage for 18 years, where his family lived for many years.

There are a total of 13 owners on the island and many are there for a long time

The trip to Malören takes an hour at a speed of 19 knots.

It is an unforgettable summer day, completely windless at the sea.

Hanna Engström receives at Lotsstugan

– I've long thought it would be fun to do something about Lotsstugan, it was empty and at the same time, there was nowhere where visitors could rent and sleep. I am a teacher, I have a vacation and am available all summer and then have time to do something myself. For Hanna Engström this was a good idea, explains Hanna Engström

. The plans started last year and the work began, the couple Engström is made the most with a painter

– It was worn, there was a lot of work with the renovation but also to get all the furniture and things. It was at the end of May this year, because we thought it was perhaps the right way to start the season, "says Hanna Engström

In addition to Lotsstugan's work at the State Property Agency, there was a lot of

Patrik Engström trained to transport people and the boat was registered

Is it difficult to balance development while preserving the environment?

– No, we have an "environmental thinking" in everything we do, we stay simple and authentic and the guests are very happy. nature, says Hanna Engström.

Seven double rooms and a suite are ready in Lotsstugan and the guests come

The Makers do it all themselves, but the hope is to have an employee.

– Visitors have so far come from Tornedalen, Luleå, Stockholm and Gothenburg. According to Patrik Engström, we have not had many visits from Kalixbor. The activity has to be marketed abroad, first in England, and in spring and winter, tourists will be offered dog sledding, ice fishing and tours. by scooter.

Inside the church.