Landscape and livelihoods in Karlsøy
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Karlsøy is an island municipality north of Tromsø, with settlements on narrow coastal shelves beneath high mountains. Vannøya faces rich offshore fishing grounds, while Hansnes on Ringvassøya concentrates services and connections between the islands.
Fishing and seafood handling remain prominent in working life, particularly on Vannøya. The contrast between active harbours and depopulated islands shows how closely settlement follows changes in livelihoods and transport.




