Gravdal, Nordland
The 1.27-square-kilometre (310-acre) village has a population (2023) of 1,662 and a population density of 1,309 inhabitants per square kilometre (3,390/sq mi).
Gravdal has gone from being a small trade center on the island to becoming mostly a residential village. Today, there is a grocery store, kindergarten, primary school, and several small businesses. Nordland Hospital and the Nordland School of Fisheries are both located in Gravdal and have been major economic centers of Gravdal for a very long time, along with the Gravdal port. The more than 100-year-old Buksnes Church, which was built in 1905 in dragestil style, is located in the village.
Culture & Arts
Gravdal Gangstaz is a rap group from Gravdal known for blending hip-hop with the traditions and dialect of Lofoten. Since their formation in 2002, they have created music that celebrates the region's coastal culture, capturing the spirit of island and fishing communities. Their most popular song, “Den store brennvinsdagen”, highlights the historic March 25th celebration tied to the Lofotfisket annual fishing season, reflecting the group’s mission to preserve and modernize local traditions.
Media gallery
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Gravdal—the gateway to Lofoten for international cruise liners
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Gravdal from the beach
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The light house of the Buksnes bay area in Gravdal
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Main street "Gravdals gata" (northward view)
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View of Gravdal from the bay
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Gravdal Beach (Photography by Haakon S. Rist)
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Gravdal sign
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The Buksnes Church
References
- ^ Statistisk sentralbyrå (23 December 2023). "Urban settlements. Population and area, by municipality".
- ^ "Gravdal, Vestvågøy (Nordland)". yr.no. Retrieved 17 December 2018.
- ^ Store norske leksikon. "Gravdal" (in Norwegian). Retrieved 25 June 2012.
- ^ Ellingsen, Rune Kr. (10 September 2023). "Urban kystkultur fra Lofoten: – Det må være autentisk". Kystmagasinet. Retrieved 18 January 2025.
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