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Viken

City in Västerbotten, Sweden

Overview

Viken is a tiny village set in Västerbotten, northern Sweden, surrounded by lakes and forest. With only 76 residents, it's a tranquil destination, ideal for relaxation and outdoor exploration. Visitors experience genuine Swedish countryside life, untouched by mass tourism.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Sweden
County
Västerbotten
Population
76
Time Zone
Europe/Stockholm
Coordinates
64.73°, 20.92°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
97
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
96
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,410
Local Cost
$940
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
80
English
85
Temperature
2.7°C
Summer Avg
13.9°C
Winter Avg
-7.5°C
Record High
30.9°C
Record Low
-31.2°C
Humidity
89%
Precipitation
786 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
SFT
Distance
14 km

Frequently Asked Questions

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 2025-12-09.
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 55/100.

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