To Holmön runs the ferry Helena Elisabeth, also called Holmöfärjan. The ferry line is operated by Vägverkets Färjerederi on commission from  Vägverket region Nord. 

The ferry goes between Byviken on Holmön and Norrfjärden on the main land. Norrfjärden is situated approx 30 km NE of Umeå. There are three daily tours during summar time and two during the rest of the year. A time table for the ferry can be found below. The ferry is free of charge.

When the sea freeze during the winter the traffic is maintained by means of a hydrocopter (an amphibic wheicle) or with snowmobiles. Umeå lokaltrafik is responsible for the ics traffic, which follows the same time table as the ferry. Since there are limited seats, reservations is recommended. Contact Peter Tornberg, tel +4690 55188 eller +4670 6908163, for information and seat reservation. 
 

The Holmön ferry "Helena Elisabeth"

Ferry schedule to Holmön

Day	From Holmön			From Norrfjärden
Valid from 19/8 2008
Monday	07.00	14.302	16.30	08.00	15.302	17.30
Tuesday	07.00		16.30	08.00		17.30
Wednesday	07.00	14.302	16.30	08.00	15.302	17.30
Thursday	07.00	14.302	16.30	08.00	15.302	17.30
Friday	07.00		16.30	08.00		17.30
Saturday	09.00		16.30	10.00		17.30
Sunday/red day	09.00		16.30	10.00		17.30
Valid from 16/6 to 18/8 2008
Monday	07.00	10.001	16.00	08.00	12.001	17.00
Tuesday	07.00	10.001	16.00	08.00	12.001	17.00
Wednesday	07.00	10.00	16.00	08.00	12.00	17.00
Thursday	07.00	10.00	16.00	08.00	12.00	17.00
Friday	07.00	10.00	16.30	08.00	12.00	18.00
Saturday	08.00		16.30	09.00		17.30
Sunday/red day	09.00		16.30	10.00		17.30
Extra tours will be arranged in conncetion with public arrangements. Time for these tours will be announced  separately.
1Waste container goes with this tour on Mondays and Tuesdays 2This tour does not run on days with school holidays
Download schedule as PDF-file (in Swe). Observer that wind and ice conditions can cause changes in the schedule, especially spring and autumn.  If the ferry becomes full there will be an extra tour.  The ferry tour is free of charge. Car and trailer should be booked with the ferry staff. Telephone to the ferry is 070 - 3464819. Larger goods shall be booked in advance with Vägverket in Luleå, tel 0771-119119.
Bus to the ferry from Umeå
Länstrafiken operates on the route Umeå - Sävar - Norrfjärden with bus line 118/119. Download the timetable in pdf-format (in Swe).

Service on Holmön

Shop, Post office, Bank, Bottle shop representative,  Pharmacy e t c.
Stora Lanthandeln  is situated in the middle of the village about 300 m south of the road crossing "Bergudden Fyr". This shop is a combined food shop, post office, Bank, Bottle shop representative, Pharmacy. Tel +4690 55170. [More info (in Swe)]

Restaurants and eating placecs.
"Panget", Holmö Nya Havbad (Holmö New Sea Shore Restaurant) lies approximately 300 m from the harbour in Byviken. Panget opens during 27/6 but are closed on Saturday 28/6 awaiting a cook for the summer.

Hamnkrogen is situated close to the quays in Byviken (where the ferry arrives) and serve genuine plain food, hamburgers and coffee, wafers e t c. Hamnkrogen is fully licensed and offers entertainment on weekend nights. Open daily during summer time and weekends during the first time of the autumn. Tel +4690 55111.

Other service

Tourist Information can be found in the Boat Museum. Tel +4690 55220. Open daily from mid-June to mid-August. 

Map can be purchased at the Hamnkrogen, Tourist Information, and STora Lanthandeln. 

Bicycles can be rented at Hamnkrogen and Tourist Information. 

Showers/Laundry can be found in the service building close to the Guest jetty at the east side of Byviken. Tokens for hot water in the showers and for the laundry machine can be purchased in the Tourist Information.

Activities
Beach. Beaches can be found in Byviken and Ögervikssanden in Jebäcksundet (approx 5 km south of Byviken). 

Fishing. Fishing with rod is free in the sea and lakes. Good spots for spin-fishing for pike can be found on the shore of Jebäckssundet. At the bridge between Holmön and Ängesön perch can be fished with worm bait. In the lakes on Ängesön both perch and pike will bite. Bergudden Fyr, LillHällan and Trappudden are suitable places for fly-fishing for grayling and trout. 

Mushrooms and berries. In late summer and autumn there are lots of wild berries and mushrooms in the forests on the island. Wild berries and mushrooms in the forest are free to pick i Sweden.

Sightseeing. 
The Boat museum is situated in Byviken. Tel +4690 55220. Open daily.

The church lies in the northern part of the village. 

Bergudden Fyr (Bergudden Lighthouse) lies on the western side of Holmön approx 3 km from Byviken. Guided tours can, during summer time, be arranged at the Tourist Information. 

Ödekyrkogård (Old cemetery). Just below the road crossing "Bergudden Fyr" an old cemetery can be found. At the site there is also a replica (2 m high) of the church Helena Elisabeth, the first church on Holmön, which has been moved and re-erected at Gamlia museum area in Umeå. 

Jebäckshamnen (Jebäcksundet quay) lies at the widest part of the strait between Holmön and Ängesön. It has been a small fishing harbour with a stone quay and old boathouses. The harbour is now in poor condition and is only used for small leisure boats. 

Stora Fjäderägg is an island north of Holmön with a lighthouse and a ornithology station. The island has a unique biotope with low juniper scrub and cobblestone areas and is an el Dorado for ornithologists. There are also old unique ancient remains, e.g., stone labyrinths and compass cards. Suitable for daily excursions in good weather. We can usually arrange with boat transport to Stora Fjäderägg. It is a 3 km boat trip from Byviken, which takes about 15-20 min. Contact Damina for prices and reservations, tel +4690 55008 or +4670 6636706. [See pictures]

Wildlife sanctuary. The eastern part of Holmön and the major part of Ängesön is a wildlife sanctuary. It is Sweden's largest archipelago sanctuary and was founded to preserve the unique archipelago forest biotope on the islands. Walking tracks and pick-nick grounds have been made to facilitate access to sanctuary. 

Business on the island.

Beside the restaurants and the shop there are also: 

Bäckström bed & breakfast. For booking call Gunnar Bäckström, telephone +4690-55084.

Ö-miljö. Åsa Engman operates the  municipal scavenging in combination with a village compost facility to obtain a good ecological system for waste handling. Tel +4690 55130. 

Havtorn and vegetable farm. Susanne och Peter Tornberg runs a open land cultivation with havtorn (Hippophae rhamnoides), which is small bushes normally growing on the coast of the Bothnic Gulf. They also have cows for meat production Tel +4690 55188 

Kaplangården, Holmöns retirement home, offer dwelling for elderly on the island and is operated as an incorporated association. Kaplangården lies neighbour to the shop and is recently expanded. Presently there are place for 5-6 residents. 

Damina, gives service with transports (car, boat, snowmobile) and various types of activities outdoors. Also different consultancy service and fishery [Read more].

Leif Eriksson ensk f:a can help you with excavation work and boat transports. Contact Leif Eriksson, tel 070-2690125.