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Lakselv
City in Finnmark, Norway
Overview
Lakselv is a small riverside town in northern Norway, set at the mouth of the Porsangerfjord. It is known for its proximity to Arctic wilderness, Sami culture, and stunning natural phenomena like the Northern Lights.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Norway
County
Finnmark
Population
2,250
Time Zone
Europe/Oslo
Coordinates
70.05°, 24.97°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
92
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
95
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost
$2,475
Local Cost
$1,580
Local Income
$2,800
Cashless
95
English
85
Temperature
-1.1°C
Summer Avg
9.3°C
Winter Avg
-9.9°C
Record High
25.4°C
Record Low
-29.9°C
Humidity
92%
Precipitation
835 mm
Internet Speed
160 Mbps
Upload
22 Mbps
Latency
43 ms
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
3
Parks
5
Transport
27
Walk Score
27
Footways
53.0
Airport
LKL
Distance
2 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 3 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 85/100.
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