Fauske: døgnhvileplass

Tucked along Fauskevika, a bay of Skjerstadfjorden, Fauske is a town whose character is shaped by the meeting of fjord waters and Nordland’s rugged interior. It is the administrative centre of Fauske Municipality, an area stretching from the coast toward the Swedish border and into the mountain country around Sulitjelma. Marble quarrying has long been important here, and Fauske marble remains part of the town’s identity. The Nordland Line stops at Fauske station on its route north to Bodø. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of 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.