Ornskoldsvik
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Örnsköldsvik [œɳɧœldsˈviːk] is a locality and the seat of Örnsköldsvik Municipality in Västernorrland County, Sweden, with 32,953 inhabitants in 2017.
Its natural harbour and archipelago is in the Gulf of Bothnia and the northern boundaries of the High Coast area. It is well known as an exporter of pulp and paper products and heavy machinery goods. It has a strong environmental record and is the "testbed" for ethanol-powered cars.
Charts
See Sweden.
Weather
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Sources for Weather forecasts: See Sweden.
Passages
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Islands
Dekarsön [[Ornskoldsvik#Dekarsön|Dekarsön]] 63°15.454'N, 018°49.056'E
St. Buröh [[Ornskoldsvik#St. Buröh|St. Buröh]] 63°14.823'N, 018°50.220'E
Burön [[Ornskoldsvik#Burön|Burön]] 63°15.090'N, 018°52.774'E
Communication
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Also see Cruiser's Nets
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Entrance
Ornskoldsvik is a port of entry/exit for Sweden. For details see Entrance: Sweden.
Berthing
Port of Örnsköldsvik
Industrial harbor. Yachts usually go to the marina.
- XX@XXX; Tel: +46 (660) 299 000; Fax: +46 (660) 299 028; VHF channel XX
- Address: Strandvagen 4, Ornskoldsvik 891 33, Sweden
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Örnsköldsvik Marina
Örnsköldsvik Marina [[Ornskoldsvik#Örnsköldsvik Marina|Örnsköldsvik Marina]] 63°17.044'N, 018°43.751'E Marina with 500 moorings, max draft 5 m, max length 30 m. It is open from June to August. Water, electricit, laundry, WiFi, fuel. Boat hoist, some repairs. Chandlery. Restaurant, café, ATM. It near to the city center.
- [email protected]; Tel: +XX (XXX) XXXXXX; Fax: +XX (XXX) XXXXXX; VHF channel 09
Anchorages
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- [[large Anchorage1]]
- [[large Anchorage2]]
Amenities
| Facilities | |
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| Water | In the marina |
| Electricity | In the marina |
| Toilets | ? |
| Showers | ? |
| Laundry | In the marina |
| Garbage | Bins in the harbour and the marina |
| Supplies | |
| Fuel | In the marina |
| Bottled gas | ? |
| Chandlers | In the marina |
| Services | |
| Repairs | In the marina |
| Internet | WiFi in the marina |
| Mobile connectivity | ? |
| Vehicle rentals | ? |
Provisioning
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Store name1 [[Ornskoldsvik#Store name1|Store name1]]
Eating out
- Restaurant and cafe in the marina
- In the town
Transportation
- Örnsköldsvik Airport provides daily flights to and from Stockholm Arlanda Airport
- Railway transportation is provided by the recently opened Bothnia Line
Tourism
History
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Places to Visit
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Friends
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Forums
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Links
- Ornskoldsvik at the Wikipedia
- Ornskoldsvik at the Wikivoyage
- NoonsiteA
References
See Sweden.
Comments
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- Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) November, 2018 --Istioploos
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