Inside a Rorbu

Rorbu is a Norwegian traditional type of seasonal house used by fishermen, normally located in a fishing village. The buildings are built on land,... more

by Eva Lechner

Title

Inside a Rorbu

Artist

Eva Lechner

Medium

Photograph

Description

Rorbu is a Norwegian traditional type of seasonal house used by fishermen, normally located in a fishing village. The buildings are built on land, but with the one end on poles in the water, allowing easy access to vessels. The style and term is used along the coast of Western Norway and Northern Norway, and is most common on Lofoten and northwards to eastern Finnmark. The use of rorbu for fishing has diminished and the style of housing is now largely used to rent out to tourists.

The living room on the second floor of our rorbu on Svinoya,Svolvaer,Lofoten islands,Norway

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May 20th, 2019