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House of Hegelund

– Arctic family traditions since 1635

In 1635, Morten C. Hegelund, a 35-year-old from Denmark, travelled north and settled in Karlsøy, far above the Arctic Circle. Life on the outer islands was harsh and isolated. The family endured – and thrived.

For almost four centuries the Hegelunds have lived by the same code: make use of what is at hand, be creative, take care of each other, and see opportunities where others see none.

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A Pioneering Spirit

The Hegelunds recognised opportunities where no one else was looking. They challenged established conformities, traded with Russia and South Norway, and built a family code for life and survival in the Arctic.

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Four centuries

above the

Arctic Circle

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The Arctic – a harsh land of extremes

Above the Arctic Circle the jagged Norwegian coastline erupts from the ice-blue waters of the North Atlantic Ocean.

This is not a comfortable environment for even the hardiest of individuals. Here, survival has always depended on ingenuity, cooperation and a strong sense of community – the qualities that still define the Hegelund family.

70° 07’ 48” N
Karlsøy Municipality
Northern Norway

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To the Hegelund family, it has always been important to take part in social work and to practice charity in the community. We especially care for children’s upbringing conditions, particularly children’s home environment.

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LETTERS FROM THE ARCTIC

A few times a year we share stories from the Hegelund family, our history and life above the Arctic Circle – and invitations to what we are building next.

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