Myre
Myre is a small coastal town that brings the opening stage to one of the most active fishing communities in the Vesterålen archipelago of northern Norway.
The town’s identity is closely tied to the sea, with fisheries, aquaculture, and fish processing still central to local life and the economy. Its development has been closely linked to fishing and fish processing, which remain key pillars of the local economy.
For generations, the sea has shaped everyday life, work, and identity within the community. Myre functions as an important local center for services, trade, and maritime activity in the Øksnes area.
Around its harbour, Myre reflects the working coastal culture of Northern Norway – a place where maritime tradition and modern seafood production meet. The harbor remains active year-round and reflects the town’s enduring connection to the fishing industry.
Myre Harbour captures the identity of Øksnes: a working coastal community built around fisheries, aquaculture, and maritime expertise.
Øksnes has strong traditions in fisheries and aquaculture. The sea has always been the municipality’s most important resource, and the proximity to the fishing grounds, combined with generations of expertise in the fishing industry, has shaped both local society and identity.
As the stage reaches Myre, the harbour setting highlights the town’s role as one of Northern Norway’s most complete and active fishing ports, where maritime heritage continues to drive everyday life and economic activity.