Jakobsbakken: Kjelvatnet

Jakobsbakken occupies a high mountain settlement area in Nordland’s Sulitjelma district, close to the Swedish border. It lies within the Sulitjelmafjellene, a rugged mountain region shaped by long winters, open uplands and a network of lakes and valleys. The settlement is closely connected with the Sulitjelma mining enterprise, which transformed this remote part of northern Norway into an important industrial area for more than a century. Today, Jakobsbakken retains the atmosphere of a former mining community amid a distinctly alpine setting. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Nordland and the Sulitjelma mountains.

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.