“View From My Window”: 30 Mesmerizing Scenes People Snapped Right From Their Windows

A window, at first glance, might seem like a solely practical physical object that lets in light and air into our buildings and allows us to see what is happening outside. However, due to its ability to connect inside to the outside, it has acquired a deeper meaning, especially inartand literature where an opening in the wall symbolizes communication, liberation, hope, opportunity, and even escapism.During the COVID-19 pandemic, when everyone was confined between four walls, a view from a window could suddenly provide people with all of this and more. Seeing an opportunity to connect people during trying times, Barbara Duriau createdthe Facebook group‘View From My Window,' encouraging its members to capture scenes from the comfort of their homes and share them with others so they could vicariously travel through them and break out of their isolation. Now there are more than 3.8 million people who continue to share the most incredible views through their windows, which you can find in the list below!While you’re taking in their beauty, make sure to check out a conversation with founders ofWindowSwap, Sonali Ranjit and Vaishnav Balasubramaniam, who kindly agreed to tell us about the inspiration behind their project, where people are also invited to share their views from their windows.This post may includeaffiliate links.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, when everyone was confined between four walls, a view from a window could suddenly provide people with all of this and more. Seeing an opportunity to connect people during trying times, Barbara Duriau createdthe Facebook group‘View From My Window,' encouraging its members to capture scenes from the comfort of their homes and share them with others so they could vicariously travel through them and break out of their isolation. Now there are more than 3.8 million people who continue to share the most incredible views through their windows, which you can find in the list below!

While you’re taking in their beauty, make sure to check out a conversation with founders ofWindowSwap, Sonali Ranjit and Vaishnav Balasubramaniam, who kindly agreed to tell us about the inspiration behind their project, where people are also invited to share their views from their windows.

This post may includeaffiliate links.

Ravensdale - Ireland. Sunset, Our First Neighbours, Literally Our Window View!

West Cork - Ireland

Sydney, Australia

The co-founders toldBored Pandathat it started in May 2020, during the strictest period of the Singapore lockdown.

Today’s Sunset @ Xlendi Gozo Malta

Easter. Ombo. Norway

My Current View, Loen , Vestlandet Norway

“We were feeling a little cooped up and antsy in our little one-bedroom apartment in Singapore. It had a nice but bland view overlooking a reflective glass building—not the most interesting of views. And like us, our friends in lockdown around the world, were tired of their views.One of them in Barcelona posted an IG story of his gorgeous view, talking about how tired he was of it. We were joking about how we wished we could just swap places with him. And that’s when we came up with the idea—if we couldn’t swap places, perhaps we could swapwindowviews and pretend we were somewhere else for a while. The website launched on June 5th, 2020,” recalls Sonali and Vaishnav.

One of them in Barcelona posted an IG story of his gorgeous view, talking about how tired he was of it. We were joking about how we wished we could just swap places with him. And that’s when we came up with the idea—if we couldn’t swap places, perhaps we could swapwindowviews and pretend we were somewhere else for a while. The website launched on June 5th, 2020,” recalls Sonali and Vaishnav.

First Thing I See When I Open My Eyes In The Morning. New Jersey

Sunset, From The Balcony Of My House. Gandosso, Italia

View From My Livingroom Window This Morning. I’m Not So Good At Taking Pictures, So I Didn’t Manage To Capture The Total Beauty Of The Colours. Sunnmøre, Norway!

Now, 4 years and one pandemic later, they keep the WindowSwap alive so it could continue to be a tranquil oasis of calm on the internet. “There are those who visit WindowSwap to get rid of anxiety, teachers who use it to help students focus and learn, and those who come just to relax,” they tell us.

Look At My Fantastic View Outside The Kitchen Window. This Is My Cat Akira

Backyard View Murree, Pakistan

Good Afternoon. This Is My Backyard Scenery Today. +3c And 60cm Snow. Believe It Or Not, Summer Is Soon. Selkie, Finland

“It’s the opposite of TikTok and the rest of the manic internet, which is just one constant stream of dopamine hits. We have created a place on the internet that’s making people around the world calmer, stiller, inspired, and relaxed. What started out as a way to travel without moving has changed. Our users come to WindowSwap for various reasons—to fight anxiety, unwind, travel virtually, get inspired to travel, focus, and learn about different places and cultures,” share the creators.

Beautiful Morning From Wicklow, Ireland

Taken On A Visit To Caernarfon, Wales

View From My Hotel Room In Wengen, Switzerland

View From My Kitchen Window, When The Wisteria Is About To Bloom. April, Novato, California USA

A View From My Window Last Night. Northern Norway

My Window View Rituvík Faroe Islands

View Of Perth Australia From My Bedroom Window

The Day Will Be What You Make It, So Rise, Like The Sun, And Burn. Phuket, Thailand

This Was The View From My Room At Ponte Winery Inn In Temecula, California

“We hope WindowSwap gives our visitors a sense of connection and a fresh perspective on the world,” say Sonali and Vaishnav. “Our goal is to provide a moment of calm and escape while fostering empathy and understanding across cultures. We want people to experience the beauty and diversity of global views, reminding them that despite our differences, we share a common human experience. Ultimately, we aim to inspire joy, curiosity, and appreciation for both the familiar and the unknown.”

This Is My View Of My Back Garden In Tiverton, Devon U.k

Autumn Dawn In The Cariboo, British Columbia, Canada

“Chapel Of Christ By The Lake” In St. Arnaud/New Zealand

In the last four years, they’ve built a vibrant community of people from all over the world who return regularly to their site, and they couldn’t be more proud of it. “We’ve created a simple yet powerful platform that allows people to connect and share their window views, fostering a sense of global community. Our goal has always been to provide a moment of calm and escape, while also nurturing empathy and understanding across cultures. It’s heartening to see how WindowSwap has evolved from a ‘quarantine project’ into a meaningful space for people worldwide to experience the beauty and diversity of humanity,” say Sonali and Vaishnav, signing off.

View From My B&b Window In Bluff, Durban, South Africa

Mount Shasta, California This Afternoon. Such Cool Friend-Ships Here

Sitting On The Verandah Enjoying The Sunset - Murrurundi, Australia

View From My Window, Slovenia

View From The Windows At The Back Of My House In The Villages, Florida, USA

View Of The Old Town Of Trogir, Croatia From My Hotel Room Balcony

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Coucher De Soleil . Chambord, Lac-St-Jean, Québec, Canada

View Last Night From Front Window Weston Super Mare

From My Front Window. March 30, Reno, Nevada, U.s.a., Where We Can Have 4 Seasons..in 1 Day! I Guess No Yard Work Today

View From My Stateroom On The Douro River In Portugal

I’ve Lived In My Narrowboat For 11 Years. Each Summer I Take It Out Of Town To Hertfordshire Where We Can Swim In The Lakes And Pick Apples. It’s Great To Take Your Whole Home On Holiday With You, No Packing! Also I Love That The View From The Hatch Changes As You Move From Place To Place

View To Central Park From My Living Room Window In Helsinki, Finland, A Few Minutes Ago. It Is Getting Dark Fast, But The Colors Of The Sky And Trees Were So Beautiful For A While Before That