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Svolvær
City in Nordland, Norway
Overview
Svolvær is the picturesque gateway to Norway's Lofoten Islands, famed for dramatic mountain peaks, lively fishing life, and scenic coastal beauty. Despite its small population, the city offers charming harborfront experiences and serves as the cultural and economic hub of Lofoten.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Norway
County
Nordland
Population
4,775
Time Zone
Europe/Oslo
Coordinates
68.23°, 14.57°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
93
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,685
Local Cost
$1,745
Local Income
$2,900
Cashless
96
English
83
Temperature
5.6°C
Summer Avg
11.7°C
Winter Avg
0.7°C
Record High
24.8°C
Record Low
-10.9°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
1312 mm
Internet Speed
50 Mbps
Upload
48 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
9
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
3
Parks
2
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
215.0
Airport
SVJ
Distance
4 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 15 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 79/100.
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