📷 Photo by Pascal Debrunner on UnsplashHaukland Beach
Leknes, Norway
White sand and turquoise water under steep peaks on Vestvågøy. The short climb up Mannen next to the beach gives a view over both Haukland and Uttakleiv.
Haukland Beach is a white sand beach on the outer coast of the island of Vestvågøy in Lofoten, about a ten-minute drive north of Leknes. Steep mountains frame the bay, and the beach was once voted Norway's best. The car park has nine motorhome spaces, a beach café with varying opening hours and modern toilets. Parking is paid, by app, at the meter or in the café.
A path leads from the car park up Mannen (400 m), with views over Haukland and Uttakleiv. The hike is rated moderate with exposed sections, especially near the top, and takes about two to three hours there and back. Haukland is a public recreation area, not a campsite: tents are allowed, but some zones are off limits. On hot summer days it is busiest in the early afternoon.
- Nearest town
- Leknes, Norway
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 68.1985, 13.5305
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
Cold, short days in November–April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Norway: Electronic tolls by number plate. Automatic toll roads and toll rings; many routes include car ferries. Motorway limit for cars: 110 km/h.
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Lofoten Camp StorfjordCampsite10 km from Haukland Beach
- Sjøstrand RorbuerCampsite13 km from Haukland BeachTentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Lofoten Beach CampCampsite14 km from Haukland BeachTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Brustranda FjordcampingCampsite15 km from Haukland BeachTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Ramberg GjestegårdCampsite17 km from Haukland Beach
- Fredvang Strand og SkjærgårdscampingCampsite19 km from Haukland BeachTentsCaravansShowersToiletsWaste disposal
All campsites in Norway · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Haukland Beach?
Haukland Beach is in Leknes, Norway, at GPS 68.1985, 13.5305. It is about 17 km from Ramberg.
Can you camp near Haukland Beach?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Lofoten Camp Storfjord, about 10 km away; within 25 km there are 12 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Haukland Beach?
Haukland Beach is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Lofoten end to end, by ferry from Bodø.
What is there to see near Haukland Beach?
Places worth a stop nearby: Lofotr Viking Museum (11 km), Reine (35 km), Å i Lofoten (42 km) and Saltstraumen (117 km).
When is the best time to visit Haukland Beach?
Cold, short days in November–April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)