Halsa: Forøya ferjekai
Few places in Nordland have a history as closely tied to coastal transport as Halsa. Set beside Holandsfjorden in Meløy municipality, this small settlement lies on County Road 17, the Kystriksveien coastal route linking communities through much of northern Norway. Nearby Forøy ferry quay is part of the route’s essential chain of road-and-ferry connections, reflecting why sea crossings still shape travel here. Across the fjord, steep, serrated mountains frame the water, while the wider Meløy area is closely associated with Svartisen, Norway’s second-largest glacier. Halsa is a practical stop on a long coastal journey rather than an urban centre, defined by its shoreline road, ferry traffic and proximity to Nordland’s fjord country.
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Halsa has served as a small coastal settlement in Nordland since at least the 19th century. It stands beside Holandsfjorden in Meløy, close to the Engabreen outlet glacier, which descends from Svartisen, Norway’s second-largest glacier. This sparsely settled section of the Helgeland coast brings fjord water, rugged mountains and Arctic-circle light into close proximity. Halsa is part of a mainland-and-island district where sea routes and mountain roads remain central to everyday connections. Continue with other webcams from Nordland to see how this part of the Helgeland coast connects its fjords and glacier country.
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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.
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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.
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