Off the coast of Norway, just south of the Artic Circle is the small municipality of Træna. Even though Træna is made up of roughly 1000 small islands, only four of which though are actually inhabited, these being Husøy, Selvær, Sanna, and Sandøy. The majority of Træna's population is concentrated on the islands of Selvær and Husøy, which also serves as the communities administrate centre.
At first glance, one may question the appeal of the small islands of Træna - however, upon scratching the surface you will see that these remote islands have a great deal to offer.
To begin with one cannot overlook the breathtaking beauty that the islands of Træna offer. Træna may not be a tropical paradise, but with its wild-flower speckled saw-toothed mountains shooting straight out of the sparkling blue oceans it doesn't need to be.
The mountainous island of Sanna has a lot to offer the discerning visitor, with its enchanting caves, grottoes, ancient monuments and remains. In fact, recent archaeological discoveries have revealed that the island has been populated since the early Stone Age.
The most interesting aspect of Træna though is found on the island of Husøy, which hosts an annual music festival, showcasing a delightful combination of some mainstream names and lesser known artists.
Since the first festival in 2004 the event has become pretty popular, with music fans flocking to the islands with no regrets for the cost or difficulty involved with actually getting there.
The main reason Trænafestival has become so popular is the unique approach it offers festivalgoers, which is it being more about "a community" than profits and revenue. In fact, the majority of the workers at the festival work for free, with local children and residents making money by helping festivalgoers with their luggage and getting to and from the islands.
Another major appeal of Trænafestival is of course its glorious environment. What other festival can allow you enjoy your favourite band while lying back underneath the pink tinged skies of northern Norway?
It is the location, uniqueness and welcoming temperament of the locals that have made
holidays to Trænafestival so popular. As mentioned the location can make arranging
cheap holidays to Trænafestival difficult, however with plenty of prior planning it should be fine. If not there are generally plenty of
late deals available online.
