NL/90 - Henningsvær, Lofoten Islands, Norway

NL/90 - Henningsvær, Lofoten Islands, Norway
€44.00

When ordering a Wooden Framed Canvas print, you can choose from three frame colors: Natural, Dark, or Black.

When ordering a Wooden Framed Canvas print, you can choose from three frame colors: Natural, Dark, or Black.

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'

 

Henningsvær 📍, often called the “Venice of Lofoten,” is one of the most picturesque fishing villages in northern Norway. Scattered across several small islands connected by bridges, it lies beneath dramatic peaks that plunge straight into the sea, with colorful wooden houses lining the harbor. Once a thriving hub of the cod-fishing industry, today Henningsvær blends tradition with modern charm, offering cozy cafés, art galleries, and a vibrant cultural scene, all while preserving its authentic maritime character. Its setting, with the Arctic Ocean on one side and jagged mountains on the other, makes it one of the most photographed places in the Lofoten archipelago.

'...The village is also home to a unique landmark: the Henningsvær Stadium, a football pitch spectacularly perched on a rocky islet surrounded by the sea. While it hosts no professional matches, it has become world-famous for its breathtaking location, symbolizing the blend of community and landscape that defines life in Lofoten. Local stories still recall fishermen braving the storms of the Vestfjorden, guided home by the village lights, while modern visitors come seeking the northern lights in winter and the midnight sun in summer. In Henningsvær, nature, tradition, and legend flow seamlessly together at the edge of the Arctic...'