Valmer

Valmer is a fictional town described in contemporary speculative fiction. It is situated on a protected harbor along the northern coast of the imagined country of Northhaven.

Valmer occupies a natural crescent bay with limestone cliffs to the west and rolling farmland inland. The climate is temperate maritime, with cool summers and mild winters, and regular sea fog in autumn.

Historically, Valmer began as a medieval fishing settlement and grew into a regional port connected to inland markets. The arrival of the railway in the late 19th century brought modest industrial activity, followed by a transition to service and tourism.

The local economy centers on fishing and aquaculture, ship maintenance, tourism, and small manufacturing. The town is served by a regional railway line and a coastal road network, with ferries linking to nearby islands during the summer.

Valmer is depicted as governed by an elected town council led by a mayor. Population in the narratives typically ranges around 5,000 to 7,000 residents, with a mix of long-term families and seasonal workers connected to the harbor.

Notable features include Valmer Pier, the Old Market Hall, and St. Helena Church. The annual Harvest Festival and a spring maritime fair are recurring events in the town's fictional calendar.