PV/33 - Å, Lofoten Islands, Norway

PV/33 - Å, 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'

 

Å 📍 is the last village at the southern tip of Norway’s Lofoten archipelago, where the road E10 quite literally ends. Nestled between steep mountains and the open sea, it is famous for its red rorbuer cabins, traditional fishing heritage, and the rich scent of drying stockfish that hangs in the crisp Arctic air. In winter, snow transforms the village into a postcard scene, with the contrast of bright houses against white peaks and dark, icy waters.


'...Å has long been a center for the Lofotfisket, the seasonal cod fishery that has sustained the region for centuries. One winter, so the story goes, a storm stranded several fishing boats just offshore. Villagers braved the icy surf in small rowboats to rescue both crews and catch, hauling the cod ashore to dry before it spoiled. That act of resilience became part of Å’s identity, a reminder that life at the edge of the world demands both courage and community spirit...'