Eggum

The fishing village of Eggum lies on the seaward side of Vestvågøy island, alone between the ocean and the mountains.

Architect:
Snøhetta
Finished:
2007
Eggum.
Eggum. Photo: Jarle Wæhler, Statens vegvesen

The place attracts numerous visitors who come to experience the midnight sun. Facing the open ocean is a rest area in the shape of an amphitheatre with a car park and service facilities. On the west side of the car park stands an intricate artwork by Marcus Raetz: a head looking out over the sea with the top either down or up, depending on your angle of vision.

To Eggum