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Moskenes
City in Nordland, Norway
Overview
Moskenes is a remote municipality at the southern tip of Norway's Lofoten archipelago, celebrated for its dramatic mountain scenery, colorful fishing villages, and lively natural beauty. With fewer than a thousand residents, Moskenes offers an authentic, slow-paced escape amidst some of Norway's most iconic landscapes. Visitors flock here for hiking, fishing, and the magical midnight sun or northern lights.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Norway
County
Nordland
Population
969
Time Zone
Europe/Oslo
Coordinates
67.93°, 13.09°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
95
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
97
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost
$2,255
Local Cost
$1,625
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
90
English
90
Temperature
6.2°C
Summer Avg
11.2°C
Winter Avg
2.2°C
Record High
22.3°C
Record Low
-7.8°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1096 mm
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
20
Walk Score
20
Footways
40.0
Airport
LKN
Distance
32 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
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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