It seems that the farther north one goes in Norway, the more spectacular the views become. Case in point: Hamnøy.

Nestled safely in Norway’s northern parts, the timeless terrains of Tromsø have been home to both the incredibly ancient and innovative. The city is the childhood home of futuristic electronic group Royksopp as well as a settlement for tribes dating all the way back to the ice age.

Getting its name from “ló” (lynx) and “fótr” (foot), the lynx foot-shaped archipelago’s picturesque views have captivated humankind since around 250 BC.