Flakstad

Village Flakstad

The old church village of Flakstad municipality, set beside a quiet bay.

About this place

Flakstad is a small settlement with an old wooden church, and gives its name to the municipality and the island. It is calm and rural, a good stop for a short walk and a look at local history.

Local tip

Pair the stop with a walk on the nearby beaches.

Location

Flakstad Flakstad Napp Napp Nusfjord Nusfjord Ramberg Ramberg Skagsanden Skagsanden

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Municipality
Flakstad
Approximate location
68.1000° N, 13.2000° E

Nearby

Ramberg

Village Flakstad 1.2 km away

A village on Flakstadøya's west coast with a long sandy beach facing the open sea.

Always accessible

Skagsanden

Beach Flakstad 1.3 km away

A broad white-sand beach on the west coast of Flakstadøya, with mountains rising behind it.

Always accessible

Napp

Village Flakstad 4.8 km away

A fishing village at the eastern end of Flakstadøya, close to the bridge to Vestvågøy.

Always accessible

Nusfjord

Village Flakstad 9.5 km away

A small, well-preserved fishing village around a sheltered inlet, with old wooden buildings along the quay.

Always accessible