Kystlaget Arctandria – Coastal Culture in Tromsø, Norway
Kystlaget Arctandria is a voluntary association in Tromsø, affiliated with the national organization Forbundet KYSTEN, which works to preserve Norway’s coastal heritage. The group is dedicated to traditional boatbuilding, coastal crafts, and cultural history from Northern Norway.
The association maintains and uses a fleet of Nordland boats and other traditional vessels, organizes courses and gatherings, and supports the transmission of traditional knowledge to new generations. Much of the activity happens at Stakken on Kvaløya, their workshop and boathouse in Tromsø.