What to do and see in Leknes, Northern Norway: The Best Free Things to do

September 15, 2021 Natalie Tallman

 Leknes (help·info) is a town in Nordland county, Norway. The town is also the administrative centre of the municipality of Vestvågøy (with 10,764 inhabitants, it is the most populous municipality in Lofoten and Vesterålen). The 2.37-square-kilometre (590-acre) town has a population (2013) of 3,176. The population density of the town is 1,340 inhabitants per square kilometre (3,500/sq mi). Leknes was designated a "town" (Norwegian: by) in 2002.
Restaurants in Leknes

1. Justadtinden

Hagskarveien, Leknes 8370 Norway
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5.0 based on 17 reviews

Justadtinden

2. Experience Lofoten Islands

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Experience Lofoten Islands

Experience Lofoten Islands is an adventure company delivering exciting, memorable and nature-friendly activities for everyone. - Kayak rental - Kayak guiding - Paddle board rental (SUP) - Mountain guiding - Boat rental and excursions Groups or individual.

3. Himmeltinden

Haukland, Leknes 8370 Norway
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4.5 based on 28 reviews

Himmeltinden

On Vestvagøy you can pick and choose among rides high and low. The highest peak is "Himmeltinden" The tour starts from Uutakleiv og Haukland beach. The main top is 964 meters above sea level. The view is breathtaking. The hike to Vestvagøy islands highest peak takes 5-6 hours up and down, not marked, partly trail. More information about the trip at the local tourist office in Leknes.

4. 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!

5. Uttakleiv Beach

Uttakleivveien 238 Drive to the End of the Road, Leknes 8370 Norway
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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

6. Lofoten Gaver og Brukskunst AS

Storgata 38, Leknes 8370 Norway +47 76 08 13 12 [email protected]
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4.0 based on 11 reviews

Lofoten Gaver og Brukskunst AS

Lofoten Gaver og Brukskunst is situatet in the middle of Leknes in the middle of Lofoten. We offer you a lot of gifts, souvenirs, postcards, stamps, knitting, lamps and moore. You can rent bikes and excange money in our shop. You are welcome to use all creditcards and pay with the most commond currency. We also offer you Tax Free shopping. Welcome

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