A well lived outdoors is the rare privilege of owning land, water, and silence — all within minutes of a thriving Nordic town. The Stokkenes Estate offers a level of space and freedom that is increasingly scarce in Northern Europe: 49 acres of private land, 550 meters of riverfront, and shared access to more than 2,700 acres of pristine outlying wilderness.
The property includes a diverse mix of terrain, giving you a complete outdoor domain:
49 acres (ca. 49 daa) of private land, including
4 acres of productive forest
40 acres of open land / natural terrain
4 acres of yard, road, and developed area
550 meters of private riverfront along the salmon‑rich Eidselva
Ownership share in two outlying land commons, totaling 2,771 acres of additional wilderness access (including ~472 acres of productive forest)
Golf course as your immediate neighbor, with part of the land leased to the local golf club
Sun from morning to evening, with open skies and long Nordic summer light
This is not just a home — it is a landscape.
The estate includes formal fishing rights in Eidselva, one of the region’s well‑known salmon rivers. The rights are currently leased to the local sports fishing association, but as the landowner you retain privileged access to “grunneierkort” (landowner fishing permits) under defined conditions.
This means you own a stretch of a genuine Norwegian salmon river — a rarity even inside Norway.
The property is allocated two landowner fishing units per day, giving you:
Two exclusive landowner permits (“grunneierkort”) every day of the salmon season
The right to fish with two rods from your own riverbank
Priority access even when the river is fully booked for the public
A permanent, inheritable right tied directly to the property
The source of the river Eidselva is the deepest lake in Northern Europe Hornindalsvatnet, which is 514 meters deep. The head of the river is primarily at the front of the lake and from both sides of Hornindalen valley. Coupled with the size of the lake, this makes the water in Eidselva river crystal clear, even in early spring. The only thing that can discolour the water is if the smaller streams, which flow straight into the river, swell as a result of rain. The river once used to be tinted by clay silt when the water was high, but almost every bend of the river has now been reinforced, so that the only thing that can discolour the river is high water levels.
A medium-sized salmon river. The river is about 10 km long and flows from Hornindalsvatnet lake to the Eidsfjord, a branch of the Nordfjord. In terms of flow, Eidselva river is one of Norway’s medium-sized salmon rivers and has been known for its large salmon since days of old. Hornindalsvatnet lake is 52 meters above sea level and the river drops steadily from there, with no sections that are completely calm. The river is divided into 23 zones,
For more information about fishing in the Eidselva river, a fishing licence, and regulations, please visit elveguiden.no
Through the property’s shares in the two outlying land commons, you gain access to thousands of acres of forest, mountains, and traditional Norwegian wilderness. These areas support:
Small‑game hunting (subject to local regulations)
Foraging for berries and mushrooms
Hiking, trail running, and winter activities
Timber resources from productive forest areas
This is the kind of access that defines the Scandinavian outdoor lifestyle — quiet, clean, and limitless.
The view from the mountain – part of the land commons.
The estate includes ownership shares in two outlying land commons:
Stokkenes Utmarkslag
Eid Utmarkslag
Together, these represent 2,771 acres (ca. 1,122 daa) of additional wilderness access, including:
472 acres of productive forest
Mountain terrain, valleys, and traditional Norwegian outmark
Hunting grounds, foraging areas, and hiking terrain
These areas are collectively owned by a small number of landowners, and your share gives you:
You can use the land for hiking, exploring, foraging, and outdoor recreation.
As a landowner with sel rights, you are part of the hunting quota system for the commons. This typically includes:
Small‑game hunting
Deer hunting (depending on annual quotas)
Access to organized hunting groups or the ability to apply for your own permits
It’s a uniquely Norwegian form of land privilege — a blend of tradition, stewardship, and outdoor freedom.
The productive forest areas generate timber, which is managed collectively. As a shareholder, you receive:
A proportional share of timber income
Access to firewood or building wood (subject to local rules)
In addition to its private acreage and riverfront, Myrane 51 carries a rare traditional right connected to the old summer farming area at Stigane. This right is exclusive to landowners of the original farm, and cannot be purchased separately.
As the owner of Myrane 51, you have the legal right to build or place a sel/cabin on the Stigane summer farm. This right is protected by tradition and land law — only landowners with this historic connection may receive permission.
For an international buyer, this means you can create:
A private mountain retreat
A hunting or fishing base
A minimalist Scandinavian cabin in untouched nature
This is not a general building permit. It is a heritage‑based right tied to the property.
The property also includes an old sel that already stands on the Stigane summer farm. Its condition is currently unknown, but its existence is significant:
It is part of the property’s cultural heritage
It may be restorable
It may be replaceable under the same traditional rights
It anchors your legal and historical connection to the summer farm
For international buyers, this is a uniquely Norwegian asset — a piece of rural history that comes with the estate.
