Sorry Tormod, I actually think this is from Yugoslavia. There are certain houses in the background that has an alpine feel to them, with rather tall buildings with sharp roofs.
I am from Stavanger in the Southwest. The typical houses of the area around Nærbø and Jæren would be more low and drawn out, while some of the houses in that pic seem to be quite large, more like they'd be in the East of Norway.
Nordlandshouses are higher and more narrow as Smithy said, but we're talking about 1000 km off when it comes to location.
Another thing is the snow. While 44/45 maybe was a cold winter you'll seldom see snow covering the area like you do in that picture. Once in a while, yes, but it is/was rare. Admittedly it WAS colder with more lasting snow in the beginning/mid last century.
Compare the pic to what you see in this one showing IIRC 16 Sqn SAAF Beaufighters busting trains etc in Yugoslavia early 1945.
What are your thoughts?
Regards,
Kyrre
Harstad, Norway.