Utakleiv
A sandy west-coast beach framed by mountains, popular for evening light and, in winter, the northern lights.
Always accessible
Haukland
A white-sand beach with clear water and mountains behind, close to the Mannen trailhead.
- Always accessible
- Season : All year
- Free
- Good with children
- Parking
- Toilet
- Northern lights
- Municipality : Vestvågøy
- Coordinates : 68.1900° N, 13.5340° E
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About this place
Haukland is one of the best-known beaches in Lofoten, with fine pale sand and green-blue shallows in calm weather. It lies next to Utakleiv and the start of the Mannen hike. Even in summer the sea is cold.
Local tip
Visit outside the middle of the day in July to avoid the parked cars.
Safety
The sea is cold and conditions change fast; check the surf before you go in.
Location
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- Approximate location
- 68.1900° N, 13.5340° E
Nearby
Mannen
A steep hike above Haukland and Utakleiv with views over both beaches and the open sea.
Leknes
The commercial centre of Vestvågøy, with shops, the airport and most services on the island.
Always accessible
Eggum
A small village on the north-west side of Vestvågøy with open coastline and good sunset views.
Always accessible