Millesviks skärgård, Naturreservat

Established: 1980

Size: approx. 8 000 hectares of which land area approx. 250 hectares

Landowner: Private

Manager: County Administrative Board of Värmland

Location: Värmlands län, Säffle municipality, immediately southwest of Värmlandsnäs about 20 km south of Säffle. The area can only be reached by boat. Mooring rings are available at the most frequented natural harbors.

It is prohibited to:

• damage any fixed natural object or surface formation
• put up a picture, poster, notice, inscription or similar
• digging up plants
• breaking branches, felling or otherwise damaging living or dead trees and shrubs,
• disturbing wildlife, e.g. by close-up photography or permanent residence near a nesting site,
• bring an unleashed dog or other stray pet on land
• make an open fire other than in a specially prepared place (designated by the reserve manager). However, barbecues and outdoor kitchens may be used elsewhere. Note that in special weather conditions, a total fire ban may be temporarily issued by the county administrative board.
• drive a motorized vehicle on the islands,
• camping for more than two (2) consecutive days in the same place,
• mooring a boat or houseboat for more than two (2) consecutive days in the same place,
• using radios, tape recorders or similar devices in a disruptive manner.

To protect nesting birds, a total of 15 areas - groups of small islets and skerries as well as parts of larger islands - have been subject to a landing ban from April 1 to July 31. Two larger areas in the central part of the archipelago are protected by a landing ban from April 1 to September 30.