Elsfjord: Korgfjelltunnelen

Among the settlements of Nordland, Elsfjord stands out for its position at the head of Elsfjorden, a southern branch of Ranfjorden. The community belongs to Vefsn Municipality, where long fjords shape both the coastline and the routes through the terrain. Elsfjord Church, consecrated in 1955, is a local landmark and reflects the continuing role of parish life in this sparsely settled part of northern Norway. Elsfjord provides a clear sense of the transition between the fjord coast and inland Nordland. Browse additional webcams from the surrounding area to extend your view of Ranfjorden and 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.