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Leknes

Leknes · Norway · View on map

A central town in the Lofoten Islands and a cruise port known for scenery shaped by steep mountains and fishing villages. It is also a high-latitude fishing base where the midnight sun appears in summer and the Northern Lights in winter.

From port to town

Not yet confirmed

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Leknes · Map: Natural Earth (overview)

Port highlights

About 3,700 people

Population

A subarctic oceanic climate; winters are relatively mild for the high latitude thanks to the Gulf Stream.

Climate

Norwegian

Language

Norwegian krone

Currency

June to August (midnight sun and mild weather)

Best time to visit

Local food

Stockfish (dried cod)salmonseafood soupklepplamb rib dishes

Sights

Scenic drive through the Lofoten IslandsReine fishing villageUnstad BeachLofotr Viking MuseumHiking around Hamnoy

Monthly average high / low temperatures

2°

-1°Jan

2°

-2°Feb

2°

-1°Mar

5°

1°Apr

9°

5°May

13°

9°Jun

16°

12°Jul

15°

12°Aug

12°

9°Sep

8°

5°Oct

5°

2°Nov

4°

0°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: SKROVA FYR · about 43 km from port · Approximate (distant station) · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers

Much more expensive than Tokyo

Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)260 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, everything is much more expensive.

NOK 22.10

Water 500 ml

NOK 70.00

Coffee

NOK 135.00

Inexpensive meal

NOK 145.00

Local beer

NOK 78.00

Big Mac

Prices from nearby Bodø (about 102 km away) · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

LKN

Leknes Airport

Nearest airport

Airport name: OurAirports

About 0.6 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Airport to port (approx.)

C — Two or more connections

Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

Northern Europe & FjordsMay 2027 – Jun 2028

14-Night Northern Europe & Fjords Cruise from Bergen to London (Greenwich)

Viking Saturn/ Viking Ocean Cruises

Bergen›Bergen›Geiranger›+7›London (Greenwich)

Indicative fare

From $9,399.00

Price on the US site (USD, tax inclusion unknown; JPY is an estimate)

Fare level: Highest

14 nightsOne way · 9 ports of call

Fare checked for departure on Jun 9, 2027

Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details

Northern Europe & FjordsJun–Aug 2027

12-Night Northern Europe & Fjords Cruise from Hamburg

3 itineraries

Costa Favolosa/ Costa Cruises

Hamburg›Bergen›Nordfjordeid›+5›Hamburg

Indicative fare

Fare in preparation

Fare level: Standard

12 nightsRound trip · 7 ports of call

Last checked Oct 5, 2026Details

Ports in the same region

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Sources

Secondary sourceweather2travel.com

Checked Jul 22, 2026

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