The ‘Magic Beach’ – aka Kvalvika Beach – in Norway’s Lofoten Islands is only accessible by a 2 hour hike.
It’s a secluded white sand beach with turquoise water, surrounded by towering snow-covered mountains. Right up in the Arctic Circle!
In this post I’ll show you how to get there and I’ll also show you a nice place to camp with your camper or motorhome.
Also see these posts from the Lofoten Islands: how to photograph the Aurora and 20 essential tips if you want to see the Northern Lights
OK. Let me show you the hidden beach…
You drive on these roads over the water
Patches of land connected with bridges
Mountains in every window
Past the Frankenstein barn
Park here
Get out and walk: follow signs for Ryten
The trailhead is just down the road from the parking above. Here: Google maps link
Here it is on a map
You walk for about 3.5km
Don’t forget to look at the views behind you
Mountains on one side
The Arctic Ocean on the other
Eventually you’ll see the hidden beach – aka Kvalvika Beach
The snow-covered mountains make this beach really unique
You can enjoy the view here
Or carefully lower yourself into the sea
We went back to the van and camped in this amazing spot
Oh that other picture was just a joke
Have you been here?
Feel free to share your experience or and tips to help others in the comments below.
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Also see these posts from the Lofoten Islands:
20 essential tips if you want to see the Northern Lights
Norway by campervan – how to get to the lofoten Islands by van
LOL that hanging pic got me! Looks like an incredible place…
Yeah it is. I recommend this whole area to anyone visiting Norway, van or no van
did you swim? i must be a penguin, i always swim unless cops say i can’t. loved the hanging pic.ty raz
The colour makes it look inviting but really… it’s freezing cold!
That was a fine looking beach!
LOL that hanging pic got me! Looks like an incredible place…
Yeah it is. I recommend this whole area to anyone visiting Norway, van or no van
did you swim? i must be a penguin, i always swim unless cops say i can’t. loved the hanging pic.ty raz
The colour makes it look inviting but really… it’s freezing cold!
That was a fine looking beach!
Oh yeah I forgot to mention. I found out about this beach because I heard of these two Norwegian guys who lived here off-grid for 9 months over winter. They built a cabin out of driftwood and trash. See the trailer to their film ‘North of the Sun’ here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_LJ2GVttdk
Oh yeah I forgot to mention. I found out about this beach because I heard of these two Norwegian guys who lived here off-grid for 9 months over winter. They built a cabin out of driftwood and trash. See the trailer to their film ‘North of the Sun’ here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_LJ2GVttdk
That pic is not much of a joke to me!!! I still would have been too scared to do what you did. Thank you for all the posts over the years. i am very envious yet truly respect all the work you have put into taking control of your life. Bravo!!
Thank you,
Bernie
haha fair enough Bernie, well thank you for following for so long!
That pic is not much of a joke to me!!! I still would have been too scared to do what you did. Thank you for all the posts over the years. i am very envious yet truly respect all the work you have put into taking control of your life. Bravo!!
Thank you,
Bernie
haha fair enough Bernie, well thank you for following for so long!
Wow what do you know about the film?is it out now ?gotta see it….Amazing life you have
Yeah you can watch it here: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/northofthesun
Wow what do you know about the film?is it out now ?gotta see it….Amazing life you have
Yeah you can watch it here: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/northofthesun
I’ve just started my motorhome travels and I’ve been following your blog for a while
https://www.my-motorhome-travels.com/
Take care
Andy
I’ve just started my motorhome travels and I’ve been following your blog for a while
https://www.my-motorhome-travels.com/
Take care
Andy