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Hvaler

City in Østfold, Norway

Overview

Hvaler is a unique archipelago of over 800 islands in southeastern Norway, known for its stunning coastlines, charming fishing villages, and summer holiday vibe. The area is beloved for outdoor recreation, from kayaking and hiking to sunbathing on scenic beaches.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Norway
County
Østfold
Population
4,777
Time Zone
Europe/Oslo
Coordinates
59.03°, 11.03°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
95
Female Safety
94
LGBTQ+ Safety
90
Traffic Safety
93
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost
$2,815
Local Cost
$1,820
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
98
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
90 Mbps
Upload
133 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
17
Walk Score
17
Footways
34.0
Airport
TRF
Distance
47 km

Frequently Asked Questions

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 2 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 70/100.

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