Here is an overview of the national parks’ regulations. For the full list of regulations, see www.kosterhavet.se and www. WHAT CAN I DO? CAST OFF! – on nature’s terms ytrehvaler.no or the informa- tion signs in the national parks. UNDER THE SURFACE KOSTERHAVET YTRE HVALER

Fishing Yes, but fishing regulations Yes, but fishing regulations apply * apply ** Porpoises Snorkel and dive Yes Yes Ytre Hvaler and Kosterhavet again porpoises travel through Small whales which can regularly Stay overnight in a boat Max two nights at the same No specific regulations national parks have a beautiful the Koster and Hvaler Trench be seen. They can place coast and archipelgo, but also on the hunt for herring and dive down to more Camp Max two nights at the same Max two nights. Akerøya and than 240 metres. place. Prohibited during the day Storesand are recommended as a spectacular underwater land- mackerel. on some islets 1/7-15/8. Koster; campsites scape. Shallow waters, steep The sea bed is undulating with only on campsites cliffs, forests of seaweed, deep faults and the maximum Go ashore on islets Yes, but respect the bird and Yes, but respect the bird and seal protection areas, see map seal protection areas, see map Travelling by boat makes it possible to explore a multitude of beauty spots in the archipelago. meadows of eelgrass and cor- depth is 462 metres (Hvaler- als are just a few examples of djupet). The coral reefs that Anchor in sea bed protection No No, but anchoring when moored areas on land is allowed the habitats which are hidden can be found in several places Welcome to Kosterhavet and summer the boat traffic is very lively. under the sea surface. provide protection and food Allow an engine to idle or use No No specific regulations, but Ytre Hvaler national parks, a an engine driven generator ”unnecessary disturbance” is not Speed limits are in place in specific It is the many and varied for a multitude of marine ani- allowed unique natural marine environ- areas, lower speed reduces noise ment shared by Sweden and habitat types as well as the mals and are the most species Drive a jet ski Only in navigation channels No and the risk of damage to the sea Bladderwrack Norway. Boating in the national bed from surge and propellers. You high salt content of the water rich underwater habitat in the Large brown sea- Pull up a boat or moor on No. At least 50 m distance is No specific regulations parks provides wonderful oppor- are not allowed to lay anchor where weed which holds sandy beaches required for mooring. Obs the which create the conditions parks. anchor bans at Koster tunities to experience the mag- the sea bed is particularly sensitive. itself upright in the for this unusual species rich- The national parks have an in- Shallow sea beds are sensitive to surge and water with special nificent archipelago and sea. As There is a ban on going ashore on propeller movements. The vegetation on the sea Pull up a canoe or kayak onto Yes, if it does not block the No specific regulations ness; there are more than 6000 teresting geology and history; air bladders. the beach beach a traveller at sea, you can con- some islands at certain times, this is bed can come loose and make the water murky. Low tribute to preserving the parks’ to give sea birds and seals peace and species in these waters. Many remains from shipping and speed in shallow waters reduces this risk. Light a fire Yes, at specially designated Yes, but not on exposed rocks. valuable nature for the future! quiet when they have their young. are rare and several are threat- fishing in the olden times are places Obs general fire ban 15/4 - 15/9 ened. Prawns, crabs, Norway clear to see in everything from Cycle and ride Yes, on roads Yes, on specified tracks and roads In the national parks, you can go lobsters and common lobsters lighthouse stations to simple fishing, diving, swimming, or stay are all fished commercially overnight shelters for fisher- Goldsinny wrasse Take a dog on a lead Yes Yes over as well as many other activities Small fearless fish, within the parks. Now and men on islands and islets. easily recognised Pick mussels and oysters Yes, but not oysters Yes associated with the coast and archi- Boating because of the black pelago. Please remember, however has many Disturb or move plants and No No faces. The spot on the tail fin. animals that as a visitor in a national park national you are nature’s guest. Everyone parks are Pick berries, mushrooms, Yes, but not protected species Yes, common species there to pro- flowers who visits the area has a responsi- tect the nature Common bility for ensuring that the plants conservation Sea hare shore crab Take away or rearrange No, areas of shingle etc. should No, not larger and animals are not disturbed and values and to A large sea slug Curious and always stones be protected stones ensure that hungry. Crushes shells that the habitats do not deteriorate. everyone has which can be up to and mussels with its By boat you can enjoy the open the opportu- 7 cms long. Eats sea- * www.lansstyrelsen.se/vastragotaland/amnen/Fiske/Fiskebestämmelser1/ nity to enjoy weed and is common strong claws. www.fiskeridir.no/fritidsfiske sea and the secret bays and narrow the sea and on shallow sea beds. ** archipelago straits of the archipelago. During the Jet skis – a controversial issue. In Sweden you can drive in the environments! navigation channels. In Norway it is forbidden to drive jet skis.

TELEPHONE NUMBERS GREEN BOATING IN THE NATIONAL PARKS

SWEDEN Cheeky stowaways – and what can you do about them! NATURE GUIDE FOR SOS Alarm 112 A healthy marine environment tions for boat toilets. It is also (police, fire brigade, ambu- lance, search and rescue etc) is important for boating and important not to leave litter. Stowaways on the hull “green” boating is important Plastic, string, fishing line, glass and propellers increase The Coast Guard +46 31 727 91 00 fuel consumption! With a Region West, control centre for the marine environment! and other types of rubbish are simple work and environmen- BOATING tal awareness you can keep The Coast Guard +46 526 120 64 As a skipper, there is much you lethal to seals, birds, fish and IN KOSTERHAVET AND YTRE HVALER NATIONAL PARKS Strömstad the hull clean – this saves both can do to minimise your im- other animals. Remember that money and the environment. Police/Sea Police +46 77 114 14 00 Choose environmentally friendly (non emergency) pact and emissions into the air anchors can damage the sea antifouling paint and wash the boat at a special boat washing Swedish Sea Rescue +46 705 80 81 47 and the water: make sure that bed – avoid dragging and use facility. Alternatively keep the Society Strömstad The national parks need to be managed and pollutants such as oil, petrol or permanent buoys wherever hull clean without toxic paint – kept free of rubbish and pollutants. The Koster- scrub with a sturdy scrubbing +46 771 11 77 00 Medical advice havet work boat (at the top) is often seen out on chemicals do not leak into the possible. Respect the anchor brush once or twice during a job. In Ytre Hvaler, it is the Skärgårdstjänsten the season and you can (at the bottom) which provides this service. water and use emptying sta- bans. keep the stowaways at bay. NORWAY

Emergency number: MORE INFORMATION Fire 110 Police 112 County Governor of Østfold Tel: + 47 69 24 70 00 GREEN DRIVING Hospital 113 CONSIDERATION – best for everyone! Kosterhavet management Norwegian Sea Rescue The County Administrative Board of Västra Reduce speed. In spe- Consider the seals. Drive economically. By driving a motor boat in the Check the pipes or seals to ensure no fuel or other Society Götaland, Tel: + 46 31 60 50 00 cific areas the speed limit right way you can reduce your fuel consumption by discharges are leaking. Are you planning to buy a new Main office + 47 06 757 out of hours: + 46 526 200 03 Around 2500 common seals is restricted to a maximum up to 40 percent. If you have a boat which is de- engine? Ask for one with a catalytic converter! RS Horn Flyer, Skjærhalden + 47 916 79 642 live in Kosterhavet and Ytre Skjærgårdstjenesten of 5 knots to reduce the Hvaler, the majority on the signed to plane – make sure you drive it either under Sea assistance + 47 22 77 43 50 Tel: + 47 99 88 59 52 / disturbance to wildlife and Swedish side. Seals suckle or just over the so called planing speed threshold. Choose environmentally friendly oil. Make sure you Telenor Maritime Radio + 47 480 73 476 give everyone the chance to their cubs on land. It is When planning, reduce speed to save fuel. have biodegradable oil (bio oil) if your engine runs on enjoy the environment. Around therefore important that the Keeping the hull and propeller free from fouling an oil-petrol mix – it makes a huge difference to the + 47 07 847 Norwegian Coastal Norwegian Nature Inspectorate Tjälleskär south of Koster females are not disturbed growth, adjusting the boats trim tabs and adjusting environment. Check the oil and fuel filters at the start Administration Tel: + 47 73 58 05 00 there is a specially designated (SNO) and flee into the water before the angle of the engine are other ways to reduce fuel of every season. Region SørØst “quiet area” where special at- the young have finished costs and the impact on the environment. Ytre Hvaler National park centre tention is paid to the reduction suckling. Please respect the Distribute the weight correctly. How you and the Skjærhalden of noisy activities. seal protection areas. Tel: + 47 69 37 50 00 / Use the best fuel. Older petrol-driven two stroke crew sit in the boat, where the luggage and heavy Sven-Gunnar Lunneryd, Fredrik Pleijel, Aase Richter, Erik Selander, Skjærgårdstjenesten, Anders Tysklind, Matti Åhlund. Translation: Vikki Forbes. Tryck: Møklegaards Trykkeri 2010, 10 000 copies. Trykkeri Møklegaards Vikki Forbes. Tryck: Matti Åhlund. Translation: Anders Tysklind, Skjærgårdstjenesten, Erik Selander, Pleijel, Aase Richter, Sven-Gunnar Lunneryd, Fredrik engines discharge huge amounts of unburnt fuel into items such as the battery are stored is significant. En- + 47 908 58 703 Nesting in progress. Many No damage thanks! the water and the air. By using alkylate petrol you re- sure that the boat is evenly loaded, this reduces fuel of the sea birds characteristic Some underwater habitats of the area nest in the parks’ are very fragile. In the parks duce the most harmful discharges by 80-90 percent. consumption – and also makes driving safer and more www.kosterhavet.se Lundälv, Lars-Ove Loo, Tomas Lisbeth Jonsson, Per Klaesson, Annelie Lindgren, Svante Hultengren, by: M Kvarnbäck/SPhotos: Karin Björk, Age Sten Fredriksen, Produced Liljenström. Layout: Karin Björk. Map: Hans Sjögren. bird protection areas. Peace there are several sea bed For diesel engines the environmentally friendly alter- comfortable. www.ytrehvaler.no and quiet is important so that protection areas, where it is native currently is diesel in environmental class 1. breeding birds do not aban- forbidden to anchor, fish with Use the right products for your boat. Make sure you don their eggs and chicks. a trawl or use other equip- Check the engine. Changing spark plugs at the use the most environmentally friendly boat products Keep your distance from ment which may damage the start of the season does the trick for the engine when taking care of your boat. For the cooling system protected areas and avoid sea bed. and also for the environment. The engine runs more during the winter – use the less poisonous propylene disturbing flocks of birds out smoothly and efficiently and uses less fuel. glycol instead of the usual glycol. on the water!

TheThe CountyCounty GovernorGovernor of of Østfold Østfold EUROPEAN UNION European Regional Development Fund Map • Contacts • Wildlife Information Fredrikstad NATIONAL NORGE Struten Fredagshølet Nordre PARKS Søster OVER AND UNDER THE SEA

Singløya Ytre Hvaler and Kosterhavet Søndre Søster Vesterøy national parks cover a marine Kuvauen area of almost 800 square kilo- metres. Ytre Hvaler’s informa- tion centre is in Skjaerhalden Guttormsvauen on the islands of Hvaler while S k a g e r r a k Spjærøy Singlefjorden Utgårdskilen Kosterhavet’s visitor centre (naturum) is planned to be Kjellvika Fjell- on the islands of Koster. The knausene naturum in Sweden will be sup- Skjelholmen plemented by entrance points Nordre Asmaløy at Resö, Rossö, Tjärnö/Saltö Storegrunn Brattestø Kirkøy and in Strömstad. Kosterhavet national park is managed by a 448 Kobber- Søndre nagler local management organisation Storegrunn 462 which includes representatives Akerøya Viker from the County Administra- Nordre Sandøy tive Board, local commercial fishermen, the District -Coun Rødshue Kvernskjær Skjærhalden cils of Tanum and Strömstad, National Park Centre Göteborg University and lo- Storesand cal communities (Kosterhavet 458 Homlungen Partnership). Ytre Hvaler na- 11 Søndre 244 tional park will have a local Sandøy Skjersribba management organisation with Lauer Kungbäck Torbjørnskjær Kolleribba representatives from among Säcken 249 others Fredrikstad and Hvalers Store District Councils and Østfold Herføl 9 Flatekollen Alne l e n County Council. YTRE HVALER e k i D y n Hälle- NATIONAL PARK 7 Kuskjær strand Storibba Tisler 220 Tjurholmen

Källvik N. Hällsö Heia N. Långön S. Koster sten 176 215 Hällsö 5

SVERIGE S. Strömstad Maerl, a calcareous alga Långön

10 Klövningarna E St. Drammen

Lerskär 3 Grisbådarna Saltholmen Käbb- lingarna 11 Nord- Daftön koster Öddö KOSTERHAVET NATIONAL PARK Mörholmen Tisler, Ytre Hvaler 12 Syd- 114 koster Tjärnö Marine Jutholmen 77 E Research, Arholmen Aquarium Saltö 176

229 Rundö Burholmen Water depth E Tjälleskär 0 - 20 m 12 St. 27 Rossö 20 - 60 m Bredgrunden S Sockna T I M 60 - 100 m E I R L A Ramsö- F D H E kalven 100 - 200 m G E Ursholmen U P O S R T Grazing animals in the archipelago O U Ramsö 200 - 250 m H O T H I T 300 - 400 m W Kockholmen 400 - 500 m 5 Galtö National border 247 106 St. National Park S k a g e r r a k Snart boundary 9 Bissen Speed limits in place Resö Quiet Area Vitling- brottet Lighthouse 3 Lindön 225 N Road E Segelskären D R Guest marina O J

7 F E6 Adventure for everyone R Kalvön No anchoring E T Havsten S 29 Natural harbour O Trossö 19 Ramskär K Toilet Havstens- Sannäs Rubbish Tor- sund grimmen Toilet emptying station 189 Boat washing facilities 12 Buoy 12 Spiran A sand star Information Persgrunden Tjur- pannan 2 Entrance to the 15 E national park Ulsholmen 13 Sea bed protection area 7 Seal protection area 178 Bird protection 121 area Grebbe- stad

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128 Solustholmen Cuckoo wrasse

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