PV/36 - Haukland Beach, Lofoten Islands, Norway

PV/36 - Haukland Beach, 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'

 

Haukland Beach 📍, on the island of Vestvågøya in the Lofoten archipelago, is often hailed as one of Norway’s most beautiful beaches. In summer, its white sand and turquoise water resemble a tropical paradise, though the water stays refreshingly cold year-round. In winter, snow-dusted mountains frame the bay, and the low Arctic light casts soft golden hues across the shoreline. The beach is also a popular spot for watching the midnight sun in summer or the northern lights in winter.


'...Local tales speak of a time when Haukland’s bay served as a natural harbor for fishing boats caught in sudden storms. One particularly fierce winter gale in the 19th century drove several vessels here, and villagers worked through the night to secure them, hauling lines in icy surf. Ever since, the beach has been remembered not just for its beauty, but as a place of refuge, a safe haven on the often unforgiving Lofoten coast...'