Sandshamn: Møre og Romsdal, Norge: Sandsøya

Sandshamn sits on the island of Sandsøya in Møre og Romsdal, where the Norwegian Sea meets a low, wind-exposed chain of islands in Sande municipality. This small coastal settlement has long been shaped by fishing, with its harbour serving as the practical centre of local life. Sandsøya belongs to the outer islands of Sunnmøre, a maritime area marked by open water, skerries and broad horizons. Nearby island communities including Voksa and Kvamsøya reflect the sea routes that have traditionally linked this part of the coast. Continue with other webcams from the area to see how this part of Sunnmøre connects regionally.

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.