Klingergrundet, Vargödragets naturreservat.
Photo: Länsstyrelsen Norrbotten

Vargödraget

Nature reserve

County: Norrbottens län
6657.31 km away from you

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Description

The reserve lies in the inner Piteå archipelago and comprises the forested island of Lill-Rönnskäret, Storstensrevet and three shallows rich in birdlife in the north and east part of the reserve. Species that nest here include Eider and Greylag Goose. The area is 1.5 square kilometres and there is a ban on snowmobiling on the islands. Special regulations apply for hunting in the nature reserve. For some of the islands there is a ban on going ashore between 1 May – 31 July. Contact the County Administrative Board (Länsstyrelsen Norrbotten) for more information.

Activities And Facilities

Municipality: Piteå

Year of formation: 2007

Size: 1.5 square kilometers

Administrator: County Administrative Board

Form of protection: Nature reserve, Natura 2000

Vargödraget nature reserve lies about 10 km east of Piteå town centre. You need a boat to get there.

The reserve is located about 1 mile east of central Piteå. You need a boat to get out there.

All regulations can be found in the reserve decision. It is allowed to:

camping
hiking
make a fire, but not directly on rocks. Remember to bring your own firewood
pick berries and edible mushrooms
fish in accordance with the laws in force

Special rules apply to hunting in the nature reserve. Some of the islands have a landing ban from May 1 to July 31, see map of the area. You can read more about this and about hunting in the reserve decision.

It is not permitted to drive snowmobiles on the islands or to damage plant and animal life. Remember the right of public access and protect nature!