Top Things to do in Northern Norway
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What to do and see in Northern Norway, Northern Norway: The Best Beaches
Home to both the midnight sun (with constant daylight from April to July) and the northern lights, North Norway is a rugged land of steep mountains, deep fjords and scenic coastline, making it a great place for outdoor adventures like dog sledding, snowmobiling and wildlife safaris. It's also the ancient home of the Sami people, 3,000 of whom live (along with 100,000 reindeer) at Kautokeino, Norway's largest municipality at over 3,700 square miles.
Restaurants in Northern Norway
1. Breivika Badeplass
2. Horseid Beach
3. Hauknesstranda
4. Bugoynes Beach
5. Bleikstranda
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 37 reviews
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!
6. Mjelle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 97 reviews
“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.
7. Bunes Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 72 reviews
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.
8. Kvalvika Beach
9. Alterenstranda
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
10. Haukland Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 353 reviews
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!
