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  5. Fishing village of Henningsvær with Henningsvær Idrettslag Stadion, Nordland, Norway
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May 17, 2020

Fishing village of Henningsvær with Henningsvær Idrettslag Stadion, Nordland, Norway

© Viktor Posnov/Alam

My my, it's Syttende Mai

Home to only about 500 people, the remote Norwegian village of Henningsvær is known for its historic charm and for being part of the Lofoten archipelago's important cod fishery. And thanks to the recent boom in drone photography, the Arctic hamlet with the unlikely soccer field has come to be regarded as among the most scenic on Earth. The Henningsvær Idrettslag Stadion (in our photo's lower right) lies at Henningsvær's southern tip, on flat ground chiselled out of the rocks. Look closely at the hills around the stadium and you'll see wooden racks for drying cod, a reminder of the importance of the fishing industry here.

We're visiting Norway today because it's 17 May, or Syttende Mai to Norwegians. It's the date in 1814 when the Norwegian national assembly enacted the nation's constitution, one of Europe's earliest. Though Norway would be paired with Sweden under a common crown until 1905, the document declared the self-direction of Norway's people, many of whom now celebrate the day with a traditional salmon-and-eggs breakfast, and maybe a glass or two of champagne.

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