Leknes is a town in Nordland county, Norway, situated in the geographical middle of the Lofoten archipelago on the island of Vestvågøya. The town has a population of 3,763 and is known for its stunning natural surroundings, including mountains, peaks, cliffs, and white sandy beaches. Leknes is one of the few towns in Lofoten that does not depend on fisheries and does not have its town centre by the sea. The town's harbour is one of Norway's most important and visited harbours for cruise ships. Leknes has a small bus terminal with links to the rest of Lofoten and an airport with daily scheduled flights to Bodø and Tromsø
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