Mosken

Mosken is an uninhabited Fjällinsel the Lofoten Islands. It is administratively managed by the island community Værøy in Fylke Nordland, Norway.

The small island is located almost exactly in the middle between the Lofoten Moskenesøy and Værøy in the notorious Moskenstraumen, one of the world's strongest ocean currents with a tidal current speed of 25 km / hr, which is also known as a maelstrom.

Former use

In centuries past, a possible due to the warm Gulf Stream all year shepherding was operated on Mosken. The dilapidated Fisherman's cabin in the disposed settlement " Svarven " on Mosken also tell by the successful Köhler fishing days gone by.

Arctic birds

The surrounding islets and rocks Mosken islands are summarized in a species-rich conservation area for seabirds. Among other things, reflect shag, guillemot, wave runners, petrel, eider and Teiste reflect the diversity.