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Sneek
City in Friesland, Netherlands
Overview
Sneek is a charming city in Friesland renowned for its scenic canals, lively sailing culture, and historic architecture. With a relaxed atmosphere, lively cultural events, and the iconic Water Gate, Sneek offers an authentic Dutch experience away from the big crowds. Its compact size makes it easy to explore both city amenities and natural surroundings.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Netherlands
Province
Friesland
Population
33,855
Time Zone
Europe/Amsterdam
Coordinates
53.03°, 5.66°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
93
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
90
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,113
Local Cost
$1,350
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
94
English
85
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
113 Mbps
Upload
48 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
20
Coworking
0
Cafes
7
Nightlife
10
Parks
3
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LWR
Distance
23 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 57 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 83/100.
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