Rönnskäret
The services of the rental cottages on the island Fäliskäret are primarily aimed at the guided groups and boating people the Kvarken Archipelago. Two flats"West" and "Söderholm" as well as the boatyard building
"Docket" have been renovated as accommodation areas. A dining hall for groups is also situated in the boatyard building.
In the 18th century, a pilot station was established on Fäliskäret. The harbour is a popular excurison harbour.
The cottages and the sauna are rented out by the Andelslaget Solrutten (solrutten.fi).
Location
Rönsskär rental huts, coordinates: Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 63° 3.722' lon: 20° 48.361' ETRS-TM35FIN: N: 7007590 E: 187285.
Connections and Maps
- The closest harbours which can be reached by car are at Ytterbådan fishing harbour on Bergö Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 62° 58.602´ lon:21° 06.971´ and Klobbskat, Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 63°18.375' lon: 21° 05.547' There are boat launch ramps at both harbours. There is a free ferry service to Bergö (finferries.fi). Address: Klobbskatsvägen 170, 65970 Söderudden
- Topographic map (1:50 000) nro P323,
- Topographic map (1:20 000) nro 131311,
- Nautical chart series F (1:50 000)
- Excursionmap.fi
By boat
- A marked fairway leads to Rönnskärs pier (solrutten.fi).
- Information on Rönnskärs pier (solrutten.fi)
- Boat transport can be ordered from Metsähallitus' cooperating entrepreneurs
Services
Harbour
- Information on Rönnskärs pier (solrutten.fi)
- Buoy attachment (1,0 m - 3,0 m )
Accomodation
- The boatyard building contains a bedroom that sleeps 8 people. The room is heated by a wood-fired stove.
- Two pilot cottages, both with a bedroom sleeping 5 people and 2 tiled, wood-fired stoves for heating.
- The conference room for 24 people is situated in the boatyard building and is equipped with with wooden tables with benches and a Flip chart.
- Accommodation can booked (solrutten.fi, in swedish an finnish)
Sauna
- Wood-heated sauna for 5 people with a hot water boiler (solrutten.fi, in swedish)
- Sauna can booked (solrutten.fi, in swedish an finnish)
Nature trail
- Rönnskärs nature trail has its starting point near the pier.
Waste management
- A waste disposal terminal maintained by the Keep the Archipelago Tidy Association (pidasaaristosiistina.fi) is situated by the pier.
Other services
- Campfire site
- Dry toilet
- Information boards
- Benches and table
- Lean-to shelter
- Tent site
Notices
- Lighting any campfires is strictly forhibited if the wildfire warning is in effect. Always check the current warnings (ilmatieteenlaitos.fi). This prohibition does not apply to cooking shelters or other fireplaces with a flue. There is a fireplace with a flue on the island.
- You have to bring your own drinking water
- Pets must be kept on a leash when moving around the island.
- Keep to the trails during the period 1.5 – 15.7 in order not to disturb the birdlife during the nesting season.
- Read more about mobile phone coverage (112.fi).
- Protecting yourself against ticks and insects
- Check which fishing licenses you need (eraluvat.fi).
112 Emergency Number
If you have an emergency during your trip, such as getting lost, injured or finding a wildfire, call 112. Read more detailed emergency instructions.
Download the 112 Finland application (112.fi) to your phone. When an emergency call is made through the 112 Finland application, the emergency centre attendant is automatically informed of the caller's location.
It is recommended to keep the mobile phone warm and to bring extra food and water with you. There are many excursion locations with no mobile coverage and some mobile phones does not work in sub-zero temperatures, that is why it is always a good idea to let someone know about your itinerary and timetable.
Outdoor Etiquette
1. Respect nature.
2. Mainly use marked trails.
3. Camp only where it is allowed.
4. Light your campfire only where it is allowed.
5. Do not litter.