PV/32 - Ballstad, Lofoten Islands, Norway

PV/32 - Ballstad, Lofoten Islands, Norway
€73.00

When ordering a canvas print (not framed), you can choose how the edges (borders) are finished. White Wrap: the sides of the canvas remain white. Mirror Wrap: the last 2 cm on each edge of the image are mirrored and printed on the sides of the canvas.

'Landscape & Local Story'

 

Ballstad 📍 is a picturesque fishing village on the island of Vestvågøya in Norway’s Lofoten archipelago. Surrounded by rugged peaks and deep fjords, it is known for its colorful rorbuer (traditional fishermen’s cabins) lining the waterfront. In winter, snow-covered mountains rise dramatically behind the harbor, and the low Arctic light bathes the scene in soft pinks and golds. Ballstad is also a hub for fishing activity, with boats heading out into the Vestfjorden, as well as a gateway for hiking and skiing adventures in the surrounding hills.


'...Ballstad’s history is deeply tied to the cod fishing season, or Lofotfisket, which takes place from February to April. For generations, fishermen from across Norway, and sometimes beyond, have gathered here to catch Arctic cod as they migrate to spawn. Local lore tells of winters when the harbor froze so suddenly that fishing boats were trapped in place, forcing villagers to saw through the ice by hand to free them. Today, Ballstad’s blend of tradition, fishing heritage, and stunning winter scenery makes it a quintessential Lofoten experience...'