Utakleiv
A sandy west-coast beach framed by mountains, popular for evening light and, in winter, the northern lights.
Always accessible
Mannen
A steep hike above Haukland and Utakleiv with views over both beaches and the open sea.
- Season : Summer, autumn
- Free
- Municipality : Vestvågøy
- Coordinates : 68.1970° N, 13.5050° E
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About this place
Mannen is a mountain on the west coast of Vestvågøy, reached from near the Haukland and Utakleiv area. The path is steep and can be slippery when wet, but the reward is a wide view over the beaches and the surrounding peaks.
Local tip
Start earlier or later in the day to avoid the busiest hours.
Safety
Check weather and conditions on the day, bring proper footwear and layers, and turn back if in doubt.
Avalanche danger applies from autumn to late spring. Check the warning on varsom.no before any winter or spring trip, and check the weather forecast on the day.
Location
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- Approximate location
- 68.1970° N, 13.5050° E
Nearby
Haukland
A white-sand beach with clear water and mountains behind, close to the Mannen trailhead.
Always accessible
Eggum
A small village on the north-west side of Vestvågøy with open coastline and good sunset views.
Always accessible
Leknes
The commercial centre of Vestvågøy, with shops, the airport and most services on the island.
Always accessible