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Hemsedal
City in Buskerud, Norway
Overview
Hemsedal, set in the Buskerud region of Norway, is a charming alpine village famous for its world-class ski resorts and dramatic mountain scenery. With a population of just under 2,700, the town combines a cozy local atmosphere with lively activity, especially in winter.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Norway
County
Buskerud
Population
2,685
Time Zone
Europe/Oslo
Coordinates
60.86°, 8.57°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
93
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost
$2,530
Local Cost
$1,650
Local Income
$2,900
Cashless
98
English
85
Temperature
-0.5°C
Summer Avg
9.8°C
Winter Avg
-9.4°C
Record High
25.4°C
Record Low
-32.2°C
Humidity
90%
Precipitation
1090 mm
City Vibrancy
7
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
3
Parks
2
Transport
25
Walk Score
25
Footways
49.0
Airport
GLL
Distance
27 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 2025-12-07.
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 67/100.
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