Things to do in Nordland, Northern Norway: The Best Beaches

August 15, 2021 Janean Rudisill

Typified by steep mountains and the flat lowlands where they meet the Norwegian Sea, Nordland is known for its stunning scenery. The Lofoten Islands off the mainland are considered among the world's best for travelers and include unique attractions like the Lofotr Viking Museum at Borg. Saltstraumen near Bodo has the world's strongest tidal current. Further south, Vega has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its age-old lifestyle of fishing and eider duck down harvesting.
Restaurants in Nordland

1. Breivika Badeplass

Breivika, 8820 Norway
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Breivika Badeplass

2. Hauknesstranda

Hauknesgata 1, Mo i Rana 8618 Norway
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Hauknesstranda

3. Bleikstranda

Fiskevaersveien, Bleik, Andoya 8481 Norway
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5.0 based on 37 reviews

Bleikstranda

Reviewed By Summer_angel04 - Oslo, Norway

You should visit Bleik and if the weather is nice, stay, have a picnic, and maybe even go for a swim if you are the tough type!

4. Horseid Beach

Norway
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Horseid Beach

5. Mjelle

Bodo Kommune, Bodo 8005 Norway +47 75 54 80 00 http://www.nordnorge.com/?id=412616041
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4.5 based on 97 reviews

Mjelle

“You have to have been there to understand,” sings the local troubadour, Terje Nilsen, describing Mjelle in a song. In the summer, many excursions end at Mjelle, both weekends and weekdays. You don’t have to be a child to collect shells or build sand castles, or to enjoy a good ball game. Bring firewood and cooking equipment if you want to barbecue.

6. Bunes Beach

Moskenesoya, Reine, Moskenes Municipality Norway
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4.5 based on 72 reviews

Bunes Beach

Reviewed By sirx - Copenhagen, Denmark

Beautiful beach within walking distance from Vindstad. To get there take a ferry from Reine. The boat is small but it takes at least 38 seated passengers. You can buy a return ticket straightaway and then come back from Vindstad at anytime. After reaching Vindstad the path to the beach is easy to find, you will need to walk for 3 km and go up a hill but it is not a difficult hike. In June there was nothing open in Vindstad so bring your own food and drinks. There are plenty of camping spots on the beach and it is very safe. We stayed overnight and saw several couples and families camping there. There are no toilet facilities though but there is a stream that can be used for drinking water. This was one of the most beautiful beaches we saw in Lofoten and worth visiting. The size of it is impressive and both the beach and Vindstad offer amazing scenes to photograph.

7. Kvalvika Beach

Norway
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4.5 based on 123 reviews

Kvalvika Beach

8. Alterenstranda

Nesnaveien Alteren, Mo i Rana 8616 Norway +47 75 01 80 00 http://www.visithelgeland.com
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

Alterenstranda

9. Haukland Beach

Uttakleivveien 200, Leknes 8370 Norway
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4.5 based on 353 reviews

Haukland Beach

Haukland is one of Lofoten's most famous beaches and voted to Norway's best beach. It is located only 10 minutes drive from Leknes. Popular area for hiking for all levels and ages!

Reviewed By TravelCat1970

We raced the setting sun to see this beach...it was amazing. 50+ mile/hour winds and insanely beautiful landscape. If you're in the area and want an amazing view it's worth the stop - even in the dead of Winter!

10. Uttakleiv Beach

Uttakleivveien 238 Drive to the End of the Road, Leknes 8370 Norway
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4.5 based on 138 reviews

Uttakleiv Beach

Reviewed By goingwalkabout - Tonsberg, Norway

Awesome beach that would have been great for staying out late in the midnight sun. possible to camp with your tent. The beach is full of big round rocks. hiking possibilities along the beach and to nearby mountaintops. We loved it here

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