NL/97 - Lofoten Islands, Norway

€44.00

When ordering a Classic Matte Paper or Classic Semi-Glossy Paper Wooden Framed Poster, you can choose from four frame colors: White, 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'

 

The Lofoten Islands, lying above the Arctic Circle in northern Norway, are a place where jagged mountains, deep fjords, and white-sand beaches meet in dramatic contrast. The archipelago stretches into the Norwegian Sea like a painter’s palette of rugged peaks and fishing villages, with colorful rorbuer (traditional fishermen’s cabins) reflected in glassy harbors. In summer, the midnight sun bathes the islands in endless daylight, while in winter the polar night brings shimmering displays of the northern lights. Hiking trails, sea kayaking, and fishing trips reveal the wild beauty of Lofoten, while winding roads and bridges connect villages such as Reine, Henningsvær, and Å, each with its own character.

'...Legends and traditions add a timeless aura to the islands. For centuries, Lofoten has been the heart of the cod-fishing industry, with seasonal fisheries shaping the lives and culture of its people. Local folklore is rich with tales of trolls, sea spirits, and magical mountains that shift shape in the mist. Today, the islands remain both a working landscape and a dream destination, a place where myth, history, and raw Arctic nature converge, leaving every visitor with the sense of having touched something both wild and eternal...'