Why go
- Town in Vestvågøy Municipality, Norway.
- Served by Leknes Airport (LKN).
History
Leknes is a town in Vestvågøy Municipality in Nordland county, Norway. The town is also the administrative centre of Vestvågøy Municipality. Leknes was designated a "town" in 2002. The 2.7-square-kilometre (670-acre) town has a population (2023) of 3,763 and a population density of 1,394 inhabitants per square kilometre (3,610/sq mi).
Where to stay
Restaurants & places to go
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 3 direct destinations
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Leknes Airport (LKN). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: LKN has direct flights to 3 destinations on 1 airline (incl. Bodo, Røst, Svolvær). By water: 3 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Ballstadgutt, 8.5 km); routes include Nusfjord - Ballstad, Hurtigruten.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Leknes-Vestgavoy, Norway. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.