Safely tucked away in the remote Lofoten Islands of Norway, Henningsvær Football Stadium is one of the northernmost football pitches in the world.
HENNINGSVÆR FOOTBALL STADIUM – 68.1481° N, 14.2010° E
Safely tucked away in the remote Lofoten Islands of Norway, Henningsvær Football Stadium is one of the northernmost football pitches in the world.
Geographically miniscule and prone to perishingly cold conditions, this tiny, unassuming pocket of civilisation has long since been the keeper of one of the sport’s best-kept secrets.
Located on the tiny island of Hellandsøya, the ground can perhaps lay claim to being the most beautiful football stadium on the planet.
Renowned for their stunning scenery, the Lofoten Islands can be found deep within the Norwegian Sea, north of the Arctic Circle.
The collection of islands have been inhabited for centuries creating a melting pot of local culture that blends Norwegian and Sámi influences – an Indigenous people who have traversed the Arctic region for thousands of years.
A photographer’s dream, the scarcely believable scenes surrounding the pitch itself encompass a jaw-dropping backdrop of towering mountains, sprawling fishing villages, and magnificent fjords, all surrounded by the sparkling waters of the Arctic Ocean and often illuminated by the Northern Lights.
From an ariel viewpoint, this utterly unique stadium is perfectly framed by traditional Norwegian fish-drying racks, adding to its authentically rustic charm.
Today, the venue accommodates 500 spectators with a perimeter asphalt strip serving as both a parking space and standing area for viewers.
Charmingly, the stadium also functions as a central meeting point for the local community of just 507 residents to gather for important gatherings and events.
The incredible origins of the stadium’s creation involved levelling solid bedrock in Hellandsøya, following the establishment of Henningsvær IL sports team in 1927.
Understandably, with such an enticingly incomparable setting, Henningsvær Stadium has become a popular destination for both football enthusiasts and photographers from around the globe seeking to capture this spectacular intersection of sport and nature.
