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Halden

City in Østfold, Norway

Overview

Halden is a scenic border city in southeastern Norway, famed for its imposing Fredriksten Fortress and serene fjord setting. Blending historical charm with modern amenities, Halden offers a laid-back vibe ideal for both cultural explorers and nature enthusiasts.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Norway
County
Østfold
Population
32,038
Time Zone
Europe/Oslo
Coordinates
59.12°, 11.39°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
92
Female Safety
93
LGBTQ+ Safety
87
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,700
Local Cost
$1,480
Local Income
$3,300
Cashless
97
English
90
Temperature
7.3°C
Summer Avg
16.1°C
Winter Avg
-1.0°C
Record High
30.1°C
Record Low
-20.3°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
990 mm
Internet Speed
173 Mbps
Upload
120 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
34
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
7
Parks
22
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
664.0
Airport
—
Distance
—

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Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 53 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 72/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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