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Witmarsum
City in Friesland, Netherlands
Overview
Witmarsum is a picturesque Frisian village in northern Netherlands, famous as the birthplace of Menno Simons, founder of the Mennonites. It offers a blend of history, rural landscapes, and a welcoming local community, making it ideal for slow travel and cycling enthusiasts.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Netherlands
Province
Friesland
Population
1,585
Time Zone
Europe/Amsterdam
Coordinates
53.10°, 5.47°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
92
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost
$1,870
Local Cost
$1,230
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
80
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
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
52
Walk Score
52
Footways
103.0
Airport
LWR
Distance
24 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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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 75/100.
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