Skavlnes skole · Trekking cabin
The old
school.
The old village school on Skogsøya, still in use.
Important before you set out
Call ahead and agree a time
Skavlnes skole is also used by the camp school and by rental guests. The house may be occupied without this showing in the calendar. Always call to agree a time before you head out — that way you know there is room for you, and we know to expect you.
Call
466 61 549Or send an email
post@oksnesleirskole.noOpen to everyone.
In partnership with Vesterålen Turlag, Skavlnes skole on Skogsøya is open as a trekking cabin. The aim is to make Skogsøya accessible as a hiking destination and to open the island to the general public. Members of Vesterålen Turlag/DNT enjoy the same rates as at any trekking cabin.
Member or not.
Payment
Transfer to Øksnes Maritime Leirskole, account no.
4570 17 58645
Payment details are posted at the cabin.
Rates follow the trekking association's cabin prices, valid from 1 January 2024. Day visits and dogs are charged separately. See the DNT Vesterålen price list.
Adults (member)
NOK 250
per night
Adults (non-member)
NOK 500
per night
Youth 19–25 (member)
NOK 125
per night
Youth 19–25 (non-member)
NOK 250
per night
Youth 13–18 (member)
Free
Youth 13–18 (non-member)
NOK 250
per night
Children 0–12 (member)
Free
Children 0–12 (non-member)
NOK 125
per night
Skavlnes is locked.
The trekking association key is used — the same key as for Guvgåghytta. Collect it from one of these locations before you head out.
Sortland
- Sport1
- Esso Havna
- Statoil
Straume i Bø
- XY
Øksnes Rådhus
- Kommunetorget
How to use the cabin.
Call before you arrive
Individual beds are not booked, but you must call to agree a time before you head out. The house may be occupied by the camp school or by rental guests without this showing in the calendar. Call 466 61 549.
Bedding
Duvets and pillows are provided — bring a sheet sleeping bag or your own bedding. There are 25 beds in total, with a few extra mattresses.
Dogs
Dogs are welcome on the ground floor. Most beds are on the first floor — please be considerate of other guests.
Cleaning
Please leave the cabin as you would any hired cottage. There is a dishwasher at Skavlnes skole; washing-up liquid is in the cupboard. Leave the place in at least as good a state as you found it — ideally a little better.
Toilet & shower
We have well-appointed shower and toilet rooms.
Waste
There is no rubbish collection on Skogsøya — be mindful of what you bring, as everything must be taken back with you.
Equipment loans
The venue's canoes may be borrowed by arrangement. Other equipment is not available for loan. Please contact us on 466 61 549 or post@oksnesleirskole.no.
Floating dock
The venue's floating dock may be used by arrangement. Please contact us on 466 61 549 or post@oksnesleirskole.no.
Welcome to Skavlnes.
Call 466 61 549 to agree a time before you set out — the house may be occupied without this showing in the calendar. If you would like to borrow a canoe or use the floating dock, mention it in the same call.