Skare: Låtefoss

Skare is best known within Vestland for Låtefossen, the twin waterfall whose two streams descend beside a stone bridge on Norwegian National Road 13. Set in a steep, water-shaped valley south of Odda, this small settlement lies near the southern end of the Norwegian Scenic Route Hardanger, which connects fjord communities with the mountain interior. Låtefossen is fed by Lotevatnet, and its position directly beside the road has made it one of western Norway’s most recognisable waterfalls. Skare is part of Ullensvang municipality, with routes leading towards Sørfjorden, an arm of Hardangerfjord, and the highland districts beyond. Browse other webcams across Vestland to place Skare in a wider geographic context.

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.