S k j o l d e n

Houses on a hillside by a body of water, reflection of the houses and trees in the water

I was invited to a wedding in Skjolden, and spent some time before and after to capture the stunning landscape as well as Luster Sanatorium, Ottatunnelen and more.

Trip from August 22-24, 2026
Scenic view of a small coastal town at the base of lush green mountains with low-hanging clouds and a calm body of water reflecting the landscape.
Scenic view of a fjord with calm water reflecting the cloudy sky, a row of white boats along the shoreline, green grassy hills, and houses with mountains covered in dense forest in the background.
A marina with boats docked along the waterfront, surrounded by lush green mountains with a cloudy sky overhead.
Lush green mountains with houses and boats along a calm body of water, under cloudy sky.
Scenic view of a body of water reflecting a green hillside with small white buildings and a row of parked buses, surrounded by tall green mountains under a cloudy sky.
A scenic view of a hillside with multiple houses surrounded by green trees, with a body of water in the foreground reflecting the landscape.
Scenic landscape of a large body of water surrounded by mountains and trees under a partly cloudy sky.
Scenic view of a mountain landscape with lush green trees and houses near a vibrant green body of water.
A yellow flower on a green plant with green grass in the background, with a green butterfly perched on the flower.
Close-up of a purple wildflower with green leaves and blurred green background.
A scenic view of a small seaside village with colorful houses, trees, and a hill in the background, along a rocky shoreline with calm water reflecting the buildings and landscape.
Scenic view of a lakeside area featuring houses, including a red barn and white house, with greenery and trees on surrounding hills in the background. There is a small white tent and a red sculpture near the water.
Nighttime view of a body of water surrounded by mountains with clouds overhead and small lights along the shoreline.
View from inside a dark tunnel looking toward the outside, where trees and daylight are visible.
View inside a dark, rocky tunnel with light visible at the far end, revealing rocks and debris along the tunnel floor.
A black and white photograph of a tunnel with a curved ceiling, lined with rocks and concrete, with rubble and debris on the ground.
Long dark tunnel inside a rocky mountain or cave, with rough textured stone walls and ceiling, and a dirt floor.
A view inside a rocky tunnel with rugged, uneven walls and ceiling made of dark, layered stones. Light is visible at the tunnel's exit, illuminating part of the dirt ground inside.
A black and white photo of a rocky tunnel or cave with jagged rock formations on the walls and ceiling.
A rocky underground cave ceiling with jagged gray rocks.
A close-up view of a rocky cave wall with irregular, layered gray and brown stones.
Close-up view of a small pile of light-colored, rough-textured rocks in a dark, rocky environment.
Scenic view of a hillside with colorful houses, dense green forest, and a water body in the foreground.
A view from inside a rocky cave looking out at a landscape with lush green trees, mountains in the background, and a lake with small buildings on the shore.
View of a lake with green hills and mountains in the background, framed by a tree trunk and branches with green leaves in the foreground.
View from inside a cave looking out onto a scenic landscape with green trees, houses, a winding road, a body of water, mountains, and a cloudy sky
Scenic view of a lake with small red and white houses, lush green hillside, and a winding road, with forested mountains in the background and cloudy sky overhead.
Black and white photo of a river flowing through a mountainous landscape with steep hills and a partly cloudy sky
A river flowing through a mountainous landscape with trees, rocky cliffs, and a partly cloudy sky.
Scenic view of a green hillside with houses at the base, next to a calm body of water, and a densely forested mountain in the background.
A spider on a water surface near a floating leaf, with ripples around the spider.
A field of green grass with a tractor working on the land. In the background, dense forested hills rise under a mostly clear sky.
Cows grazing in a field with a dense forest and rocky hillside in the background.
A green field with grazing cows, electrical transmission towers, and a mountainous background covered with trees.
A rural scene with a gravel road curving through green fields enclosed by a wooden fence, with cows grazing and a backdrop of tall, green mountains under a partly cloudy sky.
Cow pasture with six cows grazing, power lines crossing the field, and a forested hillside in the background.
Cows grazing in a green field with a forested area and trees in the background.
A grassy field with a herd of cows, green forest, and a mountain in the background.
A herd of cows grazing in a lush green field with a dense forest of tall trees in the background.
A group of cows standing behind a wire fence in a green field with a dense forest and mountain in the background.

Luster Sanatorium

An old, abandoned building with peeling white paint and broken windows, surrounded by a weathered concrete wall and dark, cloudy sky.

Luster Sanatorium, also known as Harastølen, opened as a hospital for tuberculosis in 1902. It would later turn into a psychiatric hospital and reception centre. Today, it’s empty and not in use, and gives a chilling experience just walking around it…

Pictures taken August 23, 2026
Old white house with peeling paint, surrounded by trees and mountains, under a cloudy sky.
An old, weathered white house with peeling paint and damaged sections, surrounded by greenery and moss-covered rocks, under a cloudy sky.
Old, weathered building on a hillside with trees and rocks, foggy mountain in the background.
An old, weathered building with peeling paint and damaged walls next to a lush, green hillside shrouded in fog or low clouds.
View of green, mountainous terrain with a waterfall cascading down the hillside in the distance, seen above the roof of a house with a chimney in the foreground.
A multi-story old white building with several windows and balconies, showing signs of wear and weathering, under a cloudy sky.
A weathered multi-story white house with a steep roof, located near a forested hillside with low hanging fog, and surrounded by a gravel and dirt pathway with a fenced area.
Scenic view of green, forested mountains under a cloudy sky with a small wooden structure in the foreground.
A row of old, white multi-story buildings with arched windows and brick accents, standing on a hillside under a cloudy sky, with a construction fence and greenery in the foreground.
Old multi-story building with peeling white paint, multiple windows, and a tiled roof, under a cloudy sky.
A tall, old building with a steep, dark roof and multiple windows, some of which have plastic coverings. The building has a weathered, white exterior with patches of peeling paint.
An old, weathered white building with multiple windows, some with broken or missing glass, and visible damage to the exterior wall revealing brickwork underneath. The building is next to a green, forested hillside under an overcast sky.
Old, deteriorated building with a sloped, shingled roof, multiple chimneys, and damaged brick and siding exterior.
An old, dilapidated white multi-story building with peeling paint and damaged brickwork, featuring multiple windows and a sloped roof under a dark, cloudy sky.
Construction site covered by a wire fence with a sign in Norwegian giving safety rules and restrictions for unauthorized persons, showing a staircase overgrown with moss and debris, with some equipment and plant on the ground.
Old, weathered white building with multiple windows, chipped paint, and visible brickwork, showing signs of neglect and disrepair.
View of a dilapidated brick and stucco building through a chain-link fence, with a ground-level trash bin in the foreground, some moss, and dried nettles.
An abandoned, dilapidated building with peeling white paint, broken windows, and overgrown vegetation in the foreground. The building has multiple stories and steep roofs, with a cloudy sky overhead.
An overgrown backyard with tall grass and weeds in front of an old, abandoned building with boarded-up windows and peeling paint.
An old, abandoned building with peeling paint and damaged brickwork, surrounded by overgrown grass and bushes, with a metal chair in the foreground.
An old, weathered multi-story building with peeling white paint and multiple windows, some boarded up or with broken glass. The building has a steeply sloped roof with dormer windows and appears to be abandoned.
A window with peeling blue paint on the frame, set into a beige wall with visible texture.
A view of an old red house with white-framed windows and a rusty metal roof, surrounded by green trees and foliage, with part of a white brick wall and a metal fence in the foreground.
Growing blackberry plant with ripe blackberries in front of a mountainous landscape and cloudy sky.
Old multi-story building with weathered white walls and multiple windows, next to a smaller wooden structure, under a cloudy sky with surrounding trees.
An old, dilapidated building with peeling, dirty white paint and broken or boarded-up windows. There are trees in the background and a small wooden structure in the foreground, surrounded by a fence.
An old, rusted metal shed with a high roof and a small tower-like structure on top, surrounded by green foliage, with a white house visible in the background and a cloudy sky overhead.
A tall, rusty, corrugated metal structure or shed with a small, elevated section on top, against a cloudy sky, with trees and neighboring houses in the background.
A building with partially damaged walls and peeling paint, revealing bricks underneath. The building has tall, narrow windows with some broken or missing glass, and a tiled roof.
An old, weathered building with peeling yellow paint and exposed brickwork, topped with a shingled roof under a cloudy sky.
A small wooden birdhouse with a rusty metal roof, situated against a dense green forest background.
Close-up of an old building's exterior showing broken and damaged windows, peeling paint, and weathered brick and plaster walls.
A broken window with a green frame in a peeling yellow wall, showing cracked glass and a dark interior.
Tall trees with green foliage in front of a mountain range, cloudy sky, part of a white house with a roof and railing visible in the lower left corner.
An old, weathered building with peeling paint, exposed bricks, and multiple windows under a dark, cloudy sky.
Overgrown yard with dry grass, a cement block wall, and a folding chair in front of a concrete building with unfinished surfaces.
An old, weathered metal chair in front of a concrete or stone wall, with overgrown grass and plants around it.
A chimney with smoke rising from it on a house roof, with distant hills and clouds in the background.
View of trees and a building with a rusted roof, seen through a window with metal blinds.
Broken glass shards scattered on a surface with a blurred outdoor background.