Surfing under the natural wonder of the Northern Lights

A group of Arctic adventurers endure icey cold conditions to catch a wave off the northern tip of Norway, and capture these stunning pictures highighting the amazing beauty of the natural light show in the Lofoten Islands

Ellen Holgersen, 32, veterinarian, poses on March 7, 2018, in Svolvaer, northern Norway, Lofoten islands, within Arctic Circle. Ellen Holgersen, 32, veterinarian, from Bergen in the south of Norway who moved here one year ago “My whole life I have been moving and taking my education wherever I can surf. Living here in Lofoten has been a dream for a long time because it combines my passion for surfing and the mountains. I prefer the cold water surf, that’s why I moved here. I tried living in places where you can surf just on your doorstep but it was like going to the gym for me, a lot of people and too simple. Here it’s more of an expedition because of the cold. I love the feeling that you come up from the ocean and you’re just freaking cold. You have to change really quickly and then put your feet in a bowl of hot water, in front of the fireplace. Also we have nice clear days, not too many people out and the beautiful scenery, it’s the whole package. I enjoy it more than Bali or the south of Europe.” Picture: AFP

1/34Ellen Holgersen, 32, veterinarian, poses on March 7, 2018, in Svolvaer, northern Norway, Lofoten islands, within Arctic Circle. Ellen Holgersen, 32, veterinarian, from Bergen in the south of Norway who moved here one year ago “My whole life I have been moving and taking my education wherever I can surf. Living here in Lofoten has been a dream for a long time because it combines my passion for surfing and the mountains. I prefer the cold water surf, that’s why I moved here. I tried living in places where you can surf just on your doorstep but it was like going to the gym for me, a lot of people and too simple. Here it’s more of an expedition because of the cold. I love the feeling that you come up from the ocean and you’re just freaking cold. You have to change really quickly and then put your feet in a bowl of hot water, in front of the fireplace. Also we have nice clear days, not too many people out and the beautiful scenery, it’s the whole package. I enjoy it more than Bali or the south of Europe.” Picture: AFP

Tanya Tamburaci Weggen, 34, a housewife of Turkish origins, poses at home, on March 8, 2018, in Kabelvag, northern Norway, Lofoten islands, within Arctic Circle. Tanya Tamburaci Weggen, 34, a housewife “Surfing is pure happiness, to be out in nature. It’s like meditation because I’m so into the moment, you really have to feel the subtleness in the ocean, when you catch the wave. Pure happiness, this feeling that you have when you are one with nature. Life is so much bigger than just to be a mother, a wife, go to work 9-5. Because I’m Turkish, I like warm summer the most. But in winter, when the sun shines or when it snows, the rough weather can also be very enjoyable.” Picture: AFP

2/34Tanya Tamburaci Weggen, 34, a housewife of Turkish origins, poses at home, on March 8, 2018, in Kabelvag, northern Norway, Lofoten islands, within Arctic Circle. Tanya Tamburaci Weggen, 34, a housewife “Surfing is pure happiness, to be out in nature. It’s like meditation because I’m so into the moment, you really have to feel the subtleness in the ocean, when you catch the wave. Pure happiness, this feeling that you have when you are one with nature. Life is so much bigger than just to be a mother, a wife, go to work 9-5. Because I’m Turkish, I like warm summer the most. But in winter, when the sun shines or when it snows, the rough weather can also be very enjoyable.” Picture: AFP

Nils Nilsen, 26, an employee in a fishing factory, poses on March 6, 2018, front of arctic cod in Henningsvaer, northern Norway, Lofoten islands, within Arctic Circle. Nils Nilsen, 26, an employee in a fishing factory “Surfing to me is peace of mind, quiet inside my head. One focus, that’s it. Of course it’s challenging yourself, I guess. Whatever the season, if I have the time, I’m in the water. I have been to Portugal a couple of times, up and down the coast.” Picture: AFP

3/34Nils Nilsen, 26, an employee in a fishing factory, poses on March 6, 2018, front of arctic cod in Henningsvaer, northern Norway, Lofoten islands, within Arctic Circle. Nils Nilsen, 26, an employee in a fishing factory “Surfing to me is peace of mind, quiet inside my head. One focus, that’s it. Of course it’s challenging yourself, I guess. Whatever the season, if I have the time, I’m in the water. I have been to Portugal a couple of times, up and down the coast.” Picture: AFP

A surfer rides a wave on March 10, 2018 in Unstad, northern Norway, Lofoten islands, within the Arctic Circle as air temperature drops minus 13°C and water temperature above 4°C. Picture: AFP

4/34A surfer rides a wave on March 10, 2018 in Unstad, northern Norway, Lofoten islands, within the Arctic Circle as air temperature drops minus 13°C and water temperature above 4°C. Picture: AFP

TOPSHOT - Nils Blom, 38, a Chef from Sweden, poses on March 7, 2018, in the kitchen of the restaurant in Henningsvaer, northern Norway, Lofoten islands, within Arctic Circle. “Surfing for me was following a dream as a boy, after watching Point Break when I was maybe 10 years old. To me it was very exotic, I grew up in the countryside of Sweden. I was always skateboarding and snowboarding and I said to myself “One day I’m going to surf”. When I finished school, I went abroad and started surf and then I realized there are good waves in Sweden and in Norway. I got addicted and now I enjoy surfing in cold water and the lifestyle that comes with it, not so many people in the water and more relaxed.” Picture: AFP

5/34TOPSHOT - Nils Blom, 38, a Chef from Sweden, poses on March 7, 2018, in the kitchen of the restaurant in Henningsvaer, northern Norway, Lofoten islands, within Arctic Circle. “Surfing for me was following a dream as a boy, after watching Point Break when I was maybe 10 years old. To me it was very exotic, I grew up in the countryside of Sweden. I was always skateboarding and snowboarding and I said to myself “One day I’m going to surf”. When I finished school, I went abroad and started surf and then I realized there are good waves in Sweden and in Norway. I got addicted and now I enjoy surfing in cold water and the lifestyle that comes with it, not so many people in the water and more relaxed.” Picture: AFP

Myrtille Heissat, 26, a surf instructor from France, poses on March 11, 2018, in Unstad, northern Norway, Lofoten islands, within Arctic Circle. Myrtille Heissat, 26, a surf instructor, France “I’ve been in Unstad for 2 years, before that, I was an instructor in Ireland in summer and New Zealand in winter. Surfing gives you good vibes, as there are fewer people in the water and you are surrounded by white peaked mountains. It is not cold, because your wetsuit is thicker, compared to a summer one. Cold is better, I love the feeling of putting my wetsuit on, in spots where there is nobody out on the water, it’s more peaceful than summer and warm spots like Costa Rica, where you can surf 3 times a day or more but as there are so many people in the water that it is not relaxing. Here most of us surf once a day only because afterwards your wetsuit is still wet and cold, have you tried to put on a cold and wet wetsuit in – 8°C ?”. Picture: AFP

6/34Myrtille Heissat, 26, a surf instructor from France, poses on March 11, 2018, in Unstad, northern Norway, Lofoten islands, within Arctic Circle. Myrtille Heissat, 26, a surf instructor, France “I’ve been in Unstad for 2 years, before that, I was an instructor in Ireland in summer and New Zealand in winter. Surfing gives you good vibes, as there are fewer people in the water and you are surrounded by white peaked mountains. It is not cold, because your wetsuit is thicker, compared to a summer one. Cold is better, I love the feeling of putting my wetsuit on, in spots where there is nobody out on the water, it’s more peaceful than summer and warm spots like Costa Rica, where you can surf 3 times a day or more but as there are so many people in the water that it is not relaxing. Here most of us surf once a day only because afterwards your wetsuit is still wet and cold, have you tried to put on a cold and wet wetsuit in – 8°C ?”. Picture: AFP

Inge Weggen, 32, a filmmaker, poses on March 7, 2018, in Kabelvag, northern Norway, Lofoten islands, within Arctic Circle. Inge Weggen, 32, a filmmaker “Surfing is freedom, it’s disconnecting from everyday life and just being in that place in that moment, it happens just there and then. The surroundings here in Lofoten, the moutains, make the whole experience so much bigger because you can have an eagle flying over you and you can look up at the mountains and you take that in to that moment when you’re surfing. Spring is my favorite time to surf, we get more light, the days are longer and it is nice with the sun. I prefer the colder season because that’s when you have the best waves”. Picture: AFP

7/34Inge Weggen, 32, a filmmaker, poses on March 7, 2018, in Kabelvag, northern Norway, Lofoten islands, within Arctic Circle. Inge Weggen, 32, a filmmaker “Surfing is freedom, it’s disconnecting from everyday life and just being in that place in that moment, it happens just there and then. The surroundings here in Lofoten, the moutains, make the whole experience so much bigger because you can have an eagle flying over you and you can look up at the mountains and you take that in to that moment when you’re surfing. Spring is my favorite time to surf, we get more light, the days are longer and it is nice with the sun. I prefer the colder season because that’s when you have the best waves”. Picture: AFP

Nicole Kaminski, 27, an Australian from Sydney, poses on March 11, 2018, in Unstad, northern Norway, Lofoten islands, within Arctic Circle. Nicole Kaminski, 27, Australian, seasoner in Lofoten for a year “Surfing is just about having fun for me, I don’t take it too seriously. I don’t think I’ll ever own a short board, I will always be on a foamy because I don’t care about the performance so much. It just makes me happy being in the water. I surf a lot more here thant I did back home in Australia. You get used to the cold, just like you get used to warm water. I don’t think I’ll ever complain about cold water at home, 18 degrees is not cold. I’ll never forget Unstad when I go home one day. It’s so beautiful, there’s no other place like it.”. Picture: AFP

8/34Nicole Kaminski, 27, an Australian from Sydney, poses on March 11, 2018, in Unstad, northern Norway, Lofoten islands, within Arctic Circle. Nicole Kaminski, 27, Australian, seasoner in Lofoten for a year “Surfing is just about having fun for me, I don’t take it too seriously. I don’t think I’ll ever own a short board, I will always be on a foamy because I don’t care about the performance so much. It just makes me happy being in the water. I surf a lot more here thant I did back home in Australia. You get used to the cold, just like you get used to warm water. I don’t think I’ll ever complain about cold water at home, 18 degrees is not cold. I’ll never forget Unstad when I go home one day. It’s so beautiful, there’s no other place like it.”. Picture: AFP

Ole Kristian Fjelltun-Larsen, 34, a coffeeshop and B&B owner, poses on March 8, 2018, in Unstad, northern Norway, Lofoten islands, within Arctic Circle. Ole Kristian Fjelltun-Larsen, 34, coffeeshop B&B owner “Surfing to me is relaxing and good exercise. The weather doesn’t bother me that much. When it’s warm, it’s very different. Winter is more challenging, it’s like an extreme form of meditation, with an extreme contact with nature. In winter, you get very tired physically, the body uses a lot of energy to keep warm, but your head gets really relaxed, you forget about stuff, you calm down and big problems become smaller problems. The feeling when you’re done is really good. You rush to the beach in your car to get there, you drive too fast and when you home, you’re driving too slow”. Picture: AFP

9/34Ole Kristian Fjelltun-Larsen, 34, a coffeeshop and B&B owner, poses on March 8, 2018, in Unstad, northern Norway, Lofoten islands, within Arctic Circle. Ole Kristian Fjelltun-Larsen, 34, coffeeshop B&B owner “Surfing to me is relaxing and good exercise. The weather doesn’t bother me that much. When it’s warm, it’s very different. Winter is more challenging, it’s like an extreme form of meditation, with an extreme contact with nature. In winter, you get very tired physically, the body uses a lot of energy to keep warm, but your head gets really relaxed, you forget about stuff, you calm down and big problems become smaller problems. The feeling when you’re done is really good. You rush to the beach in your car to get there, you drive too fast and when you home, you’re driving too slow”. Picture: AFP

A surfer carries her surfboard as she walks out of the water under snowfall, on March 11, 2018, in Unstad, northern Norway, Lofoten islands, within the Arctic Circle. Picture: AFP

10/34A surfer carries her surfboard as she walks out of the water under snowfall, on March 11, 2018, in Unstad, northern Norway, Lofoten islands, within the Arctic Circle. Picture: AFP

Haege Cecilie Forfang, 28, a physical therapist at the hospital in Ballstad, poses on March 9, 2018, northern Norway, Lofoten islands, within Arctic Circle. Haege Cecilie Forfang, 28, a physical therapist at the hospital in Ballstad “Surfing for me is a way to explore nature and sit in the water, watch as the seasons change, from the midnight sun to the cold and dark winter. I came here from my job from Stavanger (south-west of Norway), I was supposed to spend three months and I’ve been here five years. I’m not going back. In winter, surfing doesn’t seem like the thing to do but we still want to do it because it’s so good. The water isn’t that cold, the changing part is the coldest part. Being out there, it surprises me every time, it’s not that hard and not that cold. Only your face is freezing but it’s still a good feeling, you’re alive!”. Picture: AFP

11/34Haege Cecilie Forfang, 28, a physical therapist at the hospital in Ballstad, poses on March 9, 2018, northern Norway, Lofoten islands, within Arctic Circle. Haege Cecilie Forfang, 28, a physical therapist at the hospital in Ballstad “Surfing for me is a way to explore nature and sit in the water, watch as the seasons change, from the midnight sun to the cold and dark winter. I came here from my job from Stavanger (south-west of Norway), I was supposed to spend three months and I’ve been here five years. I’m not going back. In winter, surfing doesn’t seem like the thing to do but we still want to do it because it’s so good. The water isn’t that cold, the changing part is the coldest part. Being out there, it surprises me every time, it’s not that hard and not that cold. Only your face is freezing but it’s still a good feeling, you’re alive!”. Picture: AFP

A surfer carries his surfboard as he walks through the snow out of the water on March 11, 2018 in Unstad, northern Norway, Lofoten islands, within the Arctic Circle as air temperature drops minus 13°C and water temperature above 4°C. Picture: AFP

12/34A surfer carries his surfboard as he walks through the snow out of the water on March 11, 2018 in Unstad, northern Norway, Lofoten islands, within the Arctic Circle as air temperature drops minus 13°C and water temperature above 4°C. Picture: AFP

Eddie Siswanto, a 30-year-old handyman from Bali, poses on March 8, 2018, in Unstad, northern Norway, Lofoten islands, within Arctic Circle. Eddie Siswanto, Bali, 30, handyman “I started surfing when I was 17 in Bali, following a long period of skateboard, I met a Norwegian girl and moved to Norway, the exact opposite to Bali, from a tropical country to an Arctic country! The waves are exactly the same as in Bali, the water temperature is just 25°C less in winter time. The wetsuit, thick boots and gloves, change the touch of your board because in Bali you surf in a bathing suit all year long. Now I’m used to it but I am still happy to surf barefoot at summer time, with an integral wetsuit on, because water temp is 14-15C max, but I feel more at home...”. Picture: AFP

13/34Eddie Siswanto, a 30-year-old handyman from Bali, poses on March 8, 2018, in Unstad, northern Norway, Lofoten islands, within Arctic Circle. Eddie Siswanto, Bali, 30, handyman “I started surfing when I was 17 in Bali, following a long period of skateboard, I met a Norwegian girl and moved to Norway, the exact opposite to Bali, from a tropical country to an Arctic country! The waves are exactly the same as in Bali, the water temperature is just 25°C less in winter time. The wetsuit, thick boots and gloves, change the touch of your board because in Bali you surf in a bathing suit all year long. Now I’m used to it but I am still happy to surf barefoot at summer time, with an integral wetsuit on, because water temp is 14-15C max, but I feel more at home...”. Picture: AFP

Joacim Nyhaugen, 30, a teacher, poses in his classroom, on March 7, 2018, in Kabelvag, northern Norway, Lofoten islands, within Arctic Circle. Joacim Nyhaugen, 30, teacher in Kabelvag “Surfing is how I live my life. I decided to move here to be around waves and the mountains and have the opportunity to do it everyday when I’m not working. The special thing about Lofoten is you can also ski and snowboard, and surf on the same day, how beautiful is that. There aren’t that many people in the lineup in the water, compared to warm places. The best surfing here is around October, and November, when the water is slightly warmer and there are a lot of storms out in the ocean, which bring a lot of waves up here. It starts to get dark so we get beautiful, long sunsets and we can surf until 11 in the evening. I’ve surfed in Portugal, south of France, Morocco, Bali, Sri Lanka., but after a while I always end up getting homesick. At the end of summer the sun doesnt set. we can surf 24 hours a day, that’s a very special feeling, going out around midnight and when you’re done at three there is still light outside.” Picture: AFP

14/34Joacim Nyhaugen, 30, a teacher, poses in his classroom, on March 7, 2018, in Kabelvag, northern Norway, Lofoten islands, within Arctic Circle. Joacim Nyhaugen, 30, teacher in Kabelvag “Surfing is how I live my life. I decided to move here to be around waves and the mountains and have the opportunity to do it everyday when I’m not working. The special thing about Lofoten is you can also ski and snowboard, and surf on the same day, how beautiful is that. There aren’t that many people in the lineup in the water, compared to warm places. The best surfing here is around October, and November, when the water is slightly warmer and there are a lot of storms out in the ocean, which bring a lot of waves up here. It starts to get dark so we get beautiful, long sunsets and we can surf until 11 in the evening. I’ve surfed in Portugal, south of France, Morocco, Bali, Sri Lanka., but after a while I always end up getting homesick. At the end of summer the sun doesnt set. we can surf 24 hours a day, that’s a very special feeling, going out around midnight and when you’re done at three there is still light outside.” Picture: AFP

Lisa Blom, 38, from Sweden, a hotel manager in Kabelvag, poses on March 7, 2018, in Svolvaer, northern Norway, Lofoten islands, within Arctic Circle. Lisa Blom, 38, a hotel manager in Kabelvag, from Sweden “Surfing is life. It’s a must. It’s the same for me as breathing, eating, sleeping, being with my family. There are quality waves here, they’re consistent. When you’re not surfing there are heaps of other things you can do, hike, ski, kayak, stand-up paddle, fish... Lofoten is like a big playground for grownups. Winter surfing is best because the waves are usually bigger but during the summertime (when the light never goes out), the social scene is fantastic, hanging out on the beach and camping...” Picture: AFP

15/34Lisa Blom, 38, from Sweden, a hotel manager in Kabelvag, poses on March 7, 2018, in Svolvaer, northern Norway, Lofoten islands, within Arctic Circle. Lisa Blom, 38, a hotel manager in Kabelvag, from Sweden “Surfing is life. It’s a must. It’s the same for me as breathing, eating, sleeping, being with my family. There are quality waves here, they’re consistent. When you’re not surfing there are heaps of other things you can do, hike, ski, kayak, stand-up paddle, fish... Lofoten is like a big playground for grownups. Winter surfing is best because the waves are usually bigger but during the summertime (when the light never goes out), the social scene is fantastic, hanging out on the beach and camping...” Picture: AFP

16/34A surfer looks at Northern Lights on March 9, 2018 in Utakleiv, northern Norway, Lofoten islands, within the Arctic Circle. Picture: AFP

Myrtille Heissat from France rides a SUP (Stand Upp Paddle) under Northern Lights, on March 8, 2018 in Unstad northern Norway, Lofoten islands, within the Arctic Circle. Picture: AFP

17/34Myrtille Heissat from France rides a SUP (Stand Upp Paddle) under Northern Lights, on March 8, 2018 in Unstad northern Norway, Lofoten islands, within the Arctic Circle. Picture: AFP

Christina Kolbu from Norway poses after a surf session, on March 11, 2018, in Unstad northern Norway, Lofoten islands, within the Arctic Circle as air temperature drops minus 13°C and water temperature above 4°C. Picture: AFP

18/34Christina Kolbu from Norway poses after a surf session, on March 11, 2018, in Unstad northern Norway, Lofoten islands, within the Arctic Circle as air temperature drops minus 13°C and water temperature above 4°C. Picture: AFP

19/34A surfer carries his surfboard as he walks through the snow out of the water on March 11, 2018 in Unstad, northern Norway, Lofoten islands, within the Arctic Circle as air temperature drops minus 13°C and water temperature above 4°C. Picture: AFP

People attend a surfing lesson, on March 11, 2018, in Unstad, northern Norway, Lofoten islands, within Arctic Circle as air temperature drops minus 13°C and water temperature above 4°C. Picture: AFP

20/34People attend a surfing lesson, on March 11, 2018, in Unstad, northern Norway, Lofoten islands, within Arctic Circle as air temperature drops minus 13°C and water temperature above 4°C. Picture: AFP

Surfers look at the water from ice plates, on March 5, 2018 in Henningsvaer, northern Norway, Lofoten islands, within the Arctic Circle as air temperature drops minus 13°C and water temperature above 4°C.Picture: AFP

21/34Surfers look at the water from ice plates, on March 5, 2018 in Henningsvaer, northern Norway, Lofoten islands, within the Arctic Circle as air temperature drops minus 13°C and water temperature above 4°C.Picture: AFP

A surfer carries his surfboard as he walks out of the water under snowfall, on March 11, 2018, in Unstad, northern Norway, Lofoten islands, within the Arctic Circle. Picture: AFP

22/34A surfer carries his surfboard as he walks out of the water under snowfall, on March 11, 2018, in Unstad, northern Norway, Lofoten islands, within the Arctic Circle. Picture: AFP

23/34A surfer rides a wave on March 10, 2018 in Unstad, northern Norway, Lofoten islands, within the Arctic Circle as air temperature drops minus 13°C and water temperature above 4°C. Picture: AFP

24/34A surfer rides a wave on March 10, 2018 in Unstad, northern Norway, Lofoten islands, within the Arctic Circle as air temperature drops minus 13°C and water temperature above 4°C. Picture: AFP

25/34People attend a a surfing lesson on March 11, 2018, in Unstad, northern Norway, Lofoten islands, within the Arctic Circle. Picture: AFP

26/34A surfer rides a wave on March 10, 2018 in Unstad, northern Norway, Lofoten islands, within the Arctic Circle as air temperature drops minus 13°C and water temperature above 4°C. Picture: AFP

Leela Krischna from India poses after a surf session, on March 11, 2018 in Unstad northern Norway, Lofoten islands, within the Arctic Circle as air temperature drops minus 13°C and water temperature above 4°C. Picture: AFP

27/34Leela Krischna from India poses after a surf session, on March 11, 2018 in Unstad northern Norway, Lofoten islands, within the Arctic Circle as air temperature drops minus 13°C and water temperature above 4°C. Picture: AFP

A surfer rides waves under snowfall on March 11, 2018, in Unstad, northern Norway, Lofoten islands, within the Arctic Circle as air temperature drops minus 13°C and water temperature above 4°C. Picture: AFP

28/34A surfer rides waves under snowfall on March 11, 2018, in Unstad, northern Norway, Lofoten islands, within the Arctic Circle as air temperature drops minus 13°C and water temperature above 4°C. Picture: AFP

29/34A surfer rides a wave, on March 10, 2018, in Unstad, northern Norway, Lofoten islands, within the Arctic Circle. Picture: AFP

A surfers rides a wave after a sudden snowfall on March 11, 2018 in Unstad, northern Norway, Lofoten islands, within the Arctic Circle. Picture: AFP

30/34A surfers rides a wave after a sudden snowfall on March 11, 2018 in Unstad, northern Norway, Lofoten islands, within the Arctic Circle. Picture: AFP

Surfers look at the water from ice plates, on March 5, 2018 in Henningsvaer, northern Norway, Lofoten islands, within the Arctic Circle. Picture: AFP

31/34Surfers look at the water from ice plates, on March 5, 2018 in Henningsvaer, northern Norway, Lofoten islands, within the Arctic Circle. Picture: AFP

A surfer walks out of the water under snowfall, on March 11, 2018, in Unstad, northern Norway, Lofoten islands, within the Arctic Circle. Picture: AFP

32/34A surfer walks out of the water under snowfall, on March 11, 2018, in Unstad, northern Norway, Lofoten islands, within the Arctic Circle. Picture: AFP

33/34A surfer rides a wave on March 10, 2018 in Unstad, northern Norway, Lofoten islands, within the Arctic Circle as air temperature drops minus 13°C and water temperature above 4°C. Picture: AFP

Solmoy Austbo from Norway poses after a surf session, on March 11, 2018 in Unstad northern Norway, Lofoten islands, within the Arctic Circle as air temperature drops minus 13°C and water temperature above 4°C. Picture: AFP

34/34Solmoy Austbo from Norway poses after a surf session, on March 11, 2018 in Unstad northern Norway, Lofoten islands, within the Arctic Circle as air temperature drops minus 13°C and water temperature above 4°C. Picture: AFP

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