Notable beach · Nordland, Nordland

Vangpollen

Vangpollen is a beach in Nordland, Nordland.

Vangpollen: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this beach: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Vangpollen

Season: October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

Visiting Vangpollen: tips

  • Swim only where lifeguards or flags show it is safe.

How to reach Vangpollen — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 68.61686, 15.57814. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Vangpollen

    • Hinnøya · river spot · Troms · ~12 km · Must-see
    • Møysalen · viewpoint · Nordland · ~14 km · Must-see
    • Møysalen nasjonalpark · sanctuary · Nordland · ~15 km · Must-see
    • Vikosen naturreservat · sanctuary · Nordland · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Vikeid · viewpoint · Nordland · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Brottøya · river spot · Nordland · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Børøya · river spot · Nordland · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Kveøya · river spot · Troms · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Snøkolla · viewpoint · Nordland · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Gapøya · river spot · Troms · ~38 km · Must-see
    • Rotvær Lighthouse · attraction · Troms · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Hadseløya · river spot · Nordland · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Tjeldøya · river spot · Troms · ~42 km · Must-see
    • Alsvågvatnet · lake · Nordland · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Norsk Fiskeindustrimuseum · museum · Nordland · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Langøya · river spot · Nordland · ~43 km · Must-see
    • Kvasstinden · viewpoint · Nordland · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Nupen · viewpoint · Troms · ~47 km · Must-see

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    Other beaches & coast near Vangpollen

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Vangpollen?

    October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Vangpollen?

    Nearby: Hinnøya (river spot, 12 km), Møysalen (viewpoint, 14 km), Møysalen nasjonalpark (sanctuary, 15 km), Vikosen naturreservat (sanctuary, 25 km), Vikeid (viewpoint, 26 km), Brottøya (river spot, 28 km).

    Is Vangpollen worth visiting?

    Vangpollen is listed as a notable beach in Nordland on Spotwander.