Hjelset: Hjellset

Fannefjorden defines the setting of Hjelset — its sheltered waters and low, wooded shoreline place everyday life on an inland reach of the Romsdalsfjord system. The settlement lies in Molde municipality, east of Molde, where roads follow the fjord through a dispersed coastal-rural district rather than a dense town centre. Hjelset Church, a white wooden Church of Norway building from 1878, is a local landmark and a reminder of the area’s long parish life. Around it, slopes combine forest, farms and fjordside homes, while the wider Romsdal region extends beyond the shore. Find related webcams in the Fannefjorden and Molde area to build a fuller picture of Hjelset and Romsdal.

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.