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Rjukan
City in Telemark, Norway
Overview
Rjukan is a picturesque town set in the dramatic valley of Telemark, Norway, best known for its industrial heritage and stunning mountain scenery. The city played a key role during WWII and offers a blend of cultural attractions and outdoor pursuits. Its compact size makes it easily walkable and ideal for short stays or weekend getaways.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Norway
County
Telemark
Population
3,005
Time Zone
Europe/Oslo
Coordinates
59.88°, 8.59°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
94
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
93
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost
$2,135
Local Cost
$1,355
Local Income
$3,100
Cashless
98
English
90
Temperature
1.3°C
Summer Avg
11.4°C
Winter Avg
-7.6°C
Record High
26.9°C
Record Low
-29.6°C
Humidity
89%
Precipitation
1174 mm
Internet Speed
166 Mbps
Upload
51 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
1
Parks
5
Transport
34
Walk Score
34
Footways
67.0
Airport
NTB
Distance
49 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 14 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 82/100.
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