Lakselv
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Template:ErrorTemplate:Category handler (Norwegian; Template:Literal translation), Template:Native name or Template:Native name[1] is the largest village and administrative centre of Porsanger Municipality in Finnmark county, Norway. The village lies at the southern end of the large Porsangerfjorden.[2] The Script error: No such module "convert". village has a population (2023) of 2,224 which gives the village a population density of Script error: No such module "convert"..[3]
There are a number of shops and supermarkets in Lakselv, as well as private and public sector services that cater for the village and its surrounding settlements. Lakselv Church is located in the central part of the village.
Transportation
The European route E6 highway runs through the village. Lakselv Airport, Banak is located in Lakselv on the Banak peninsula. The airport has connections to Tromsø, Alta, and Kirkenes operated by Widerøe, as well as charter flights in the summer season.
Activities
The area is popular for salmon, trout, Arctic char, and grayling fishing throughout the summer months in the Lakselva river which runs through the village. There are also great hiking opportunities in the surrounding arctic wilderness, including in Stabbursdalen National Park just west of the village.
During the winter, skiing, snowmobile safaris, ice fishing, and dog sledding are popular activities.
Notable people
- Lars Iver Strand, a footballer who plays for Sandefjord Fotball is from Lakselv
References
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- The official website of Porsanger (only in Norwegian and Sami language)
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