Frelseöya

Frelseöya (Salvation Island) is the collective name for two small islands at the western edge of the Stormöyene archipelago. It has a population of 3,200 with a population density of 7,800/km2. The main island, Stora Frelseöya(Greater Salvation Island) was the site of the first viking settlement around 1000AD. Until the 1600's, Stora and Lilla(Lesser) Felseöya were the only inhabited islands in the archipelago. The islands' remote location have spared them from most development, and today their narrow streets showcase buildings from all ages. Most of Stormöyene's protected heritage buildings are on Frelseöya, with the oldest being from 1682.

Geography
The main island is rugged, with the hill Nya Grefsen being the highest point. Many old trails and stairs criss-cross the hillsides. The small sound between the islands is shallow and has caused a number of wrecks, and many divers come to see the Ingermanland which sunk there in 1842.

Transport
The island is only reachable by ferry from Davidsöya. There are no motor vehicles on the island, apart from a small Japanese-imported fire truck and a few diesel buggies.