The Timeless Archipelago | Sommarøy, Norway
Sommarøy, Troms, Norway • Aerial 360° Photograph
The timeless place. But only in terms of beauty.
So there's a place. A place where the sun doesn't set for more than two months. Who could blame the locals for feeling the unnecessity of time? Especially if they live under a view like this all day long. 360° virtual tour photography has a way of capturing moments like this better than words ever could. See it for yourself below.
The Story of Sommarøy
Sommarøy actually means Summer Island. It's located west of Tromsø and is hugely popular amongst tourists. If you've seen the panoramic photo above, you can guess why. The scenery: mountains, small islands, a great atmosphere, and amazing beaches. Yet how could anyone feel the march of time here?
The Legend of Living Timeless
A few years back, there was a rumor that a Norwegian island wanted to declare itself a time-free zone. That island was Sommarøy. The story claimed that the locals signed a petition and handed it to Parliament. But did that really happen?
Sadly, as good as it sounds, it was just a marketing stunt. So be assured: if you ever visit Sommarøy, time won't stop. You'll just wish it would.
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