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Franeker
City in Friesland, Netherlands
Overview
Franeker is a charming historic city in Friesland, famed for its 18th-century Eise Eisinga Planetarium, the world's oldest working planetarium. The picturesque canals, friendly local atmosphere, and a blend of tradition and quiet make it an ideal base to explore the Dutch countryside.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Netherlands
Province
Friesland
Population
12,781
Time Zone
Europe/Amsterdam
Coordinates
53.19°, 5.54°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
93
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,015
Local Cost
$1,370
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
92
English
75
Temperature
10.3°C
Summer Avg
17.1°C
Winter Avg
3.8°C
Record High
31.8°C
Record Low
-11.9°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
824 mm
Internet Speed
184 Mbps
Upload
51 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
3
Parks
3
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
472.0
Airport
LWR
Distance
15 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 32 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 80/100.
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