Sea Serpent Sculpture at Stodi, Seljord
Meet Selma, a giant concrete sea serpent sculpture at a rest area along Road 36 by Seljordsvatnet in Telemark.
The Sea Serpent at Stodi is a playful roadside sculpture inspired by the legendary creature said to live in Lake Seljordsvatnet. Located beside Road 36 between Bø and Seljord, the sculpture gives visitors an unusual introduction to one of Telemark's best-known local legends.
Meet Selma
The sculpture represents the sea serpent Selma emerging onto land. Its large concrete body forms several sections within the rest area, with stone tables and seats placed between the different parts. It is a popular place to stop, take photographs and enjoy the scenery.
Views of Seljordsvatnet
The rest area overlooks the lake and the surrounding landscape of mountains and shorelines. The serpent story adds a touch of folklore to a scenic drive through central Telemark, while the sculpture turns the legend into something visitors can explore up close.
Practical visit
Visit Seljord lists free car parking, space for buses and toilets at this rest area. The exact GPS position of the sculpture was not independently confirmed from a sufficiently reliable map source; use the named rest area rather than an approximate pin.
