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Schermerhorn
City in North Holland, Netherlands
Overview
Schermerhorn is a charming Dutch village in North Holland, renowned for its historic windmills, serene landscapes, and local heritage. It offers a peaceful atmosphere ideal for slow travel, connecting visitors to authentic countryside life close to larger cities like Alkmaar. The compact size encourages exploration by foot or bike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Netherlands
Province
North Holland
Population
1,290
Time Zone
Europe/Amsterdam
Coordinates
52.60°, 4.89°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
93
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
92
Traffic Safety
87
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost
$2,152
Local Cost
$1,400
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
84
English
88
Temperature
10.4°C
Summer Avg
17.2°C
Winter Avg
3.9°C
Record High
32.1°C
Record Low
-11.4°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
827 mm
Internet Speed
457 Mbps
Upload
70 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
24
Walk Score
24
Footways
47.0
Airport
AMS
Distance
32 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 30 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 66/100.
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