Location and Features
Where: Henningsvær, fishing village at 68 degrees North, Lofoten Islands, Norway.
Municipality: Vågan, Nordland county.
Population: 510 inhabitants on 0.3 km².
Geography: Located on small islands (Heimøya and Hellandsøya) connected by bridges, at the foot of a cliff overlooking the sea.
Climate and Natural Phenomena
Last sunrise before sunset: December 7th.
First sunrise after sunset: January 5th.
Economy and Traditions
Main industry: Fishing, with stockfish as the key export product.
Fishing grounds: South of the village, one of the richest in the world.
History: After the war, over 10,000 fishermen during the fishing season in Lofoten.
Turisme
Summer activities: Boat trips, eagle and whale watching, stockfish tasting.
Main attraction: Henningsvaer Fotballbanen, an iconic football pitch, made famous by aerial photographs and chosen by UEFA for the video We Play Strong.
Curiosity
Unique setting: Football pitch surrounded by sea and cod drying racks.
Photography: Ideal place for breathtaking shots, especially with drones.
