Borgund: Seltun

Borgund combines a small mountain-valley setting with a long role on the route across Filefjell, reflecting its position in upper Lærdal. The settlement lies in Vestland, where the Lærdalselvi runs through a valley linking the high interior with the Sognefjord district. Its defining landmark is Borgund Stave Church, a wooden medieval church generally dated to around 1180 and known for its layered roofs and dragon-head carvings. Nearby, the historic Vindhellavegen forms part of the old King's Road over Filefjell; its steep, stone-lined curves recall how travellers once crossed this mountain corridor. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Vestland.

Among the regions of Norway, Vestland stands out for fjords that cut deep into a coast backed by high mountains. Sognefjord, Norway’s longest and deepest fjord, reaches far inland, while Hardangerfjord is closely associated with orchards and spring blossom. The county extends from wave-battered islands and sheltered coastal communities to valleys, waterfalls and upland terrain. Bergen, Vestland’s largest city, developed as a Hanseatic trading centre; its wooden Bryggen wharf is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Maritime life, mountain routes and farming communities meet here. Browse other webcams across Vestland to place this fjord country in a wider geographic context.

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.