Folkestad: ferjekai

Folkestad has served as a ferry crossing point in Sunnmøre for generations. Set on the northern shore of Voldsfjorden in Volda Municipality, it is linked by ferry with Volda on the opposite side of the fjord, making the waterway a practical part of local travel. Steep, wooded slopes rise around the settlement, reflecting the terrain of western Norway’s fjord country. Folkestad Church, a wooden church consecrated in 1877, is a local historical landmark. Browse additional webcams from the Sunnmøre fjords to extend your view of western Norway.

Møre og Romsdal has been a coastal crossroads in western Norway since the Viking Age. Stretching from the Norwegian Sea to deep fjords and rugged inland valleys, the county includes the UNESCO-listed Geirangerfjord and the dramatic Romsdalsfjord. Ålesund is known for its distinctive Art Nouveau townscape, rebuilt after the fire of 1904, while Molde faces a broad sweep of fjord and mountains. Fishing, shipbuilding and maritime travel remain central to local life, alongside farming in sheltered coastal and valley communities. The Atlantic Ocean Road is another defining route, linking islands and skerries along the exposed coast. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Møre og Romsdal.

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.