Brekka – An Abandoned House Full of Questions and Golden Light

There’s a house I’ve passed many times while driving between Røra and Sparbu, always catching my eye as it sits alone — worn, weathered, and full of unanswered stories.
This time, instead of just glancing at it through the car window, I finally stopped.

With golden hour creeping across the landscape, I took the opportunity to capture a few moments of quiet and wonder at a place that seems almost forgotten.

A Silent Witness

I don’t know the full story of the house at Brekka, in Grandmarka just below the E6 — and maybe that’s part of the magic. Its faded paint, cracked windows, and leaning posture speak of time, change, and memory.
It makes you wonder: Who lived here? What kind of life unfolded inside these walls? Why was it left behind?

There’s something powerful about places like this. Even in silence, they speak.

Photography in the Golden Hour

As the last sunlight of the day brushed over the landscape, the textures of the wood, the tall grass, and the backdrop of fields and forest came to life. The soft, warm light turned the house into a kind of sculpture — fragile, glowing, and cinematic.

This shoot wasn’t about technical perfection — it was about capturing a feeling, and letting curiosity guide the frame.

Tips if You Visit

• The location is easy to spot from the E6 between Røra and Sparbu, on the downhill side in Grandmarka.
• Be respectful — this is private property, and the house is clearly not safe to enter.
• Sunset or golden hour brings out the character of the house and surrounding fields.
• Bring a zoom lens if you’re keeping your distance but still want detail.

📍 Where It Is

The house is located in the Brekka area of Grandmarka, on the lower side of the E6. It’s not marked on many maps, but it’s visible from the road and easy to reach with a short stop.

Brekka (Canon R6 + Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 – 1/100sec – f/7.1 – ISO 400 – 329mm)

Brekka (Canon R6 + Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 – 1/60sec – f/5.6 – ISO 400 – 150mm)

Brekka (Canon R6 + Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 – 1/100sec – f/6.3 – ISO 800 – 600mm)