Hanoya - Hanik: Raftsundet
Hanøy lies along Raftsundet, a narrow sea passage framed by the steep island mountains of Lofoten and Vesterålen. This small settlement stands near the E10, the road that threads through northern Norway’s coastal archipelagos and provides the principal overland connection through Lofoten. Raftsundet separates Austvågøya from Hinnøya; from its waters, Trollfjord cuts into Austvågøya in a tight, mountainous side arm. The Raftsund Bridge, opened in 1998, made the E10 crossing between the two islands possible without a ferry. Hanøy combines a working road corridor with the deeply indented coastal geography that defines this part of Nordland.
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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.
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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.
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