Henningsvær Stadion
Norwegian football venue
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Henningsvær Stadion is a football venue located in Henningsvær, a fishing village on one of the Lofoten islands, in Vågan Municipality, Nordland county, Norway.[1][2] The ground, which has an artificial surface, is located at the southern end of the Hellandsøya island, with — on three sides — rocky outcrops between it and the surrounding Atlantic Ocean.
History
Henningsvær Stadion has a capacity of around 500.[citation needed] Henningsvær Stadion and its clubhouse are regarded as a "hub" for the Henningsvær community, with local children training and playing there together.[3] The venue is only used for amateur football.[4] Henningsvær Stadion has gained attention from foreign media because of the surrounding view.[5] As a result, the venue has been a tourist attraction.[3] Foreign clubs, including from the United States, have played at the venue.[6]
Henningsvær Stadion - looking northeast
Sports club building at Henningsvær Stadion
Henningsvær Stadion - looking southwest
Henningsvær Stadion - looking north
