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Beach · Reine, Nordland
Haukland strand
White-sand beach with light-green water between mountains on the northern coast of Vestvågøy, connected by a tunnel to the neighboring beach Uttakleiv, with the Mannen mountain trail between them.
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About Haukland strand
Haukland beach lies on the north coast of the island of Vestvågøy, about 12 km from Leknes, in a bay surrounded by green mountains. It has fine white sand and light-green water that on sunny days looks like a tropical beach, although the temperature is usually cold even in summer.
The beach has a grass area, restrooms and picnic facilities, and locals use it for walking, playing and, on warmer days, swimming. The road follows the edge of the bay to the neighboring beach Vik and via a short tunnel to Uttakleiv, another beach with rounded stones, known for sunset and aurora photos.
Between the two, the Mannen mountain trail, about 400 metres, climbs in roughly an hour up the slope and shows both bays from above, with the sea and the opposite mountains. A dirt path, closed to cars, skirts the mountain along the coast between Haukland and Uttakleiv.
In summer, under the midnight sun from late May to mid-July, the beach often receives visitors at night. In winter the sand is covered by snow, and from September to March the aurora borealis often appears over the bay on clear nights.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
1 to 3 hours; add 2 to 3 hours with the Mannen trail.
Best time
From June to August on sunny days for the beach and the trail; until mid-July the midnight sun. From September to March on clear nights the aurora borealis. The water is usually cold year-round.
How to get there
It's about 12 km from Leknes, on the north coast of Vestvågøy, via a road that branches off the E10. By car about 15 minutes; there is no regular bus.
Tip
Do the Mannen trail in the morning and spend the afternoon on the beach. For sunset or the aurora, go to Uttakleiv through the tunnel.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Haukland strand
Can you swim at Haukland?
Yes, on warm summer days, but the water is usually cold even in July.
How to get to Haukland?
By car about 15 minutes from Leknes. There is no regular bus.
What is the Mannen trail?
A climb of about an hour up the mountain between Haukland and Uttakleiv, with views over both beaches.
Is Haukland good for the aurora borealis?
Yes, the north-facing bay is often used to watch the aurora from September to March on clear nights.