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West-Terschelling
City in Friesland, Netherlands
Overview
West-Terschelling is the largest village on the island of Terschelling, located in the Friesland region of the Netherlands. Known for its iconic lighthouse, beautiful natural reserves, and relaxed seaside ambiance, it's a popular escape for locals and visitors seeking tranquility and outdoor adventures.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Netherlands
Province
Friesland
Population
2,525
Time Zone
Europe/Amsterdam
Coordinates
53.36°, 5.21°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
87
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
93
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,276
Local Cost
$1,460
Local Income
$2,450
Cashless
85
English
80
Temperature
10.9°C
Summer Avg
16.4°C
Winter Avg
5.8°C
Record High
25.7°C
Record Low
-4.6°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
913 mm
Internet Speed
181 Mbps
Upload
75 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
5
Parks
0
Transport
69
Walk Score
69
Footways
138.0
Airport
LWR
Distance
39 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 23 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 72/100.
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