Trip report by BestHike editor Rick McCharles
On leaving the famed Haukland beach, I walked to the nearby trailhead of Holandsmelen.
The unmarked, but well worn trail is easy to follow and relatively bog-free by Lofoten standards. That means it takes 20 minutes before your shoes are soaked rather than the usual 10 minutes. 
I found a possible campsite close to the trailhead parking lot — then hid my gear in a waterproof bag in the trees.
What I liked about Holandsmelen, relative to other Lofoten peaks, is that the going is not an unrelenting climb. There are flat sections on this half dayhike.
As usual, the views from the top are Lofoten breathtaking.
Here’s my favourite photo from the hike. I believe these tiny berries are edible.
Once again, sunset was long and astonishing.
