Mo i Rana: Alteren

The landscape around Mo i Rana is defined by the Ranfjord, the Rana River and mountain country rising inland, which have shaped both the town’s layout and its industrial economy. Just south of the Arctic Circle in Nordland, it serves as the commercial centre of the Rana district. Industry remains central to its identity: the former Norsk Jernverk ironworks site is now part of Mo Industrial Park, home to a broad range of companies. Mo i Rana is also closely connected with the Saltfjellet–Svartisen area, where high mountain terrain meets the Svartisen glacier. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Mo i Rana and Nordland.

Nordland’s terrain shifts from an island-studded Atlantic coast in the west to mountains and inland plateaus near Sweden in the east, creating a long county of fjords, waterways and widely spaced communities. Bodø, just north of the Arctic Circle, is its principal city and was a European Capital of Culture in 2024. Nearby Saltstraumen is famed for its powerful tidal current, while the Vestfjorden separates the mainland from the dramatic Lofoten archipelago. Farther south, Svartisen adds glacier country to a region also shaped by enduring Sámi cultural traditions. Browse additional webcams from around Nordland to extend your view of Norway’s Arctic coast.

Norway has served as a seafaring link between the North Atlantic and northern Europe since the Viking Age. Its long coastline is cut by fjords, while the Lofoten archipelago rises sharply from the Norwegian Sea and the mountains of Jotunheimen include Galdhøpiggen, Norway’s highest peak. Bergen’s Bryggen, the former Hanseatic wharf, recalls centuries of maritime trade. Farther north, Sámi culture remains an essential part of the country’s identity. Explore nearby webcam locations that provide complementary perspectives on Norway’s coast, fjords and mountain regions.