Tilbakeå

Tilbakeå is a fictional rural village in Norway, created for illustrative purposes in discussions of Nordic place names and regional geography. The community is depicted as a coastal settlement with a long history of fishing and small-scale farming.

Tilbakeå sits on a sheltered inlet along a rocky coastline. Inland there are pine and spruce forests and open fields used for potatoes and berries. A small stream runs through the village, feeding into the inlet and shaping local drainage.

The name Tilbakeå combines tilbak(e) meaning "back" or "return" and å meaning "stream" or "river," indicating a backwater stream feeding the inlet. In the fictional chronology, the name appears in parish records from the 16th century, and the village grows around a landing point used by fishermen and farmers.

The population is modest, around 250 residents. The local economy centers on fishing, fish processing, and seasonal tourism. A cooperative operates a modest processing facility and a quay for small vessels.

Tilbakeå features a small wooden church dating from the early 20th century and a village hall that hosts cultural events. An annual harvest festival and midsummer market are described in local tradition, with music, crafts, and produce on display.

Administratively, Tilbakeå belongs to a local municipality within the Norwegian regional framework of the fictional setting. It is connected by a regional road network and has a small waterfront quay. Public transport consists of bus services, with the nearest rail line and airport in neighboring towns of the same region.