Location: Leknes
Top Things to do in Leknes
What to do and see in Leknes, Northern Norway: The Best Things to do
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
2. Experience Lofoten Islands
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4.5 based on 17 reviews
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
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4.5 based on 28 reviews
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
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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!
5. Uttakleiv Beach
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4.5 based on 138 reviews
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 Seafood Center
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
Salmon exhibition center with salmon farm boat tour. House of stockfish with guide, Fine dining restaurant and seafood take away. Shop of local seafood.
7. Lofoten Gaver og Brukskunst AS
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4.0 based on 11 reviews
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
8. Surfer - The Bar - Lofoten
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4.0 based on 4 reviews
Cozy sportsbar in the middle of Lofoten at the small town of Leknes. Menu: Beer, wine and all sorts of drinks. Coffee and local food.
9. Arctic Guide Service
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1.5 based on 3 reviews
Lofoten has a tour for everyone—and we have a guide for every tour. Whether you’re interested in sightseeing, hiking, photographic tours, history, nature, culture, the midnight sun or the northern lights—in Lofoten, you can experience them all. We cater to groups of all sizes, including independent travelers, for tours lasting from a few hours to several days.
10. Kare Berg
Im Kåre Berg, an old man who has spent his whole life being the captain of numerous boats. Now I run my own touring boat in the heart of Lofoten, Ballstad, where I bring tourists on their greatest boat rides for fishing and sightseeing purposes.
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