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Ål
City in Buskerud, Norway
Overview
Ål is a picturesque town in the Hallingdal valley of Buskerud, Norway, renowned for its stunning mountain landscapes and strong cultural traditions. With a small population and a cozy atmosphere, Ål is a gateway to fjord country and outdoor adventures year-round.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Norway
County
Buskerud
Population
4,835
Time Zone
Europe/Oslo
Coordinates
60.63°, 8.56°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
95
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost
$2,440
Local Cost
$1,415
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
98
English
92
Temperature
0.4°C
Summer Avg
10.6°C
Winter Avg
-8.5°C
Record High
26.6°C
Record Low
-31.5°C
Humidity
89%
Precipitation
976 mm
Internet Speed
97 Mbps
Upload
104 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
62
Walk Score
62
Footways
124.0
Airport
GLL
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 8 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 80/100.
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