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Leknes
City in Nordland, Norway
Overview
Leknes is a lively town in the heart of the Lofoten archipelago, well-known for its spectacular landscapes, fishing heritage, and accessibility year-round. Small yet busy, it is a gateway to northern Norway's natural wonders and hiking adventures.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Norway
County
Nordland
Population
3,766
Time Zone
Europe/Oslo
Coordinates
68.15°, 13.61°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
92
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
83
Traffic Safety
94
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,660
Local Cost
$1,670
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
95
English
92
Temperature
5.9°C
Summer Avg
11.5°C
Winter Avg
1.5°C
Record High
23.8°C
Record Low
-9.3°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1211 mm
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
1
Parks
2
Transport
97
Walk Score
97
Footways
193.0
Airport
LKN
Distance
1 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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 78/100.
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