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Vestvågøy

City in Nordland, Norway

Overview

Vestvågøy, situated amid the dramatic peaks and coastal reaches of Norway's Lofoten archipelago, offers visitors a captivating blend of pristine nature, charming fishing villages, and authentic Norwegian culture. This small city is ideal for hiking, fishing, and experiencing the classic scenery of Northern Norway.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Norway
County
Nordland
Population
11,582
Time Zone
Europe/Oslo
Coordinates
68.15°, 13.61°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
92
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
93
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost
$2,745
Local Cost
$1,570
Local Income
$3,100
Cashless
95
English
85
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
Internet Speed
95 Mbps
Upload
150 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
1
Parks
2
Transport
98
Walk Score
98
Footways
195.0
Airport
LKN
Distance
1 km

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Haugsongelen Nyheim Skjærgården

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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 24 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
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.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 3 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-27.

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 80/100.

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