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Heerenveen
City in Friesland, Netherlands
Overview
Heerenveen is a welcoming city in Friesland famed for its passion for ice skating, historic buildings, and typical Dutch canals. The city offers a pleasant blend of cultural attractions and tranquil green spaces, making it ideal for both culture lovers and families.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Netherlands
Province
Friesland
Population
50,650
Time Zone
Europe/Amsterdam
Coordinates
52.96°, 5.92°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
81
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,247
Local Cost
$1,420
Local Income
$2,800
Cashless
92
English
93
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
286 Mbps
Upload
180 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
25
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
10
Parks
12
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LWR
Distance
32 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 52 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 74/100.
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