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Seljord
City in Telemark, Norway
Overview
Seljord is a picturesque town set in the heart of Telemark, renowned for its legendary lake and lush surroundings. Famous for the Seljordsormen (lake monster), it blends Norwegian folklore with stunning outdoor access and a close-knit community feel.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Norway
County
Telemark
Population
2,981
Time Zone
Europe/Oslo
Coordinates
59.48°, 8.63°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
95
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,022
Local Cost
$1,335
Local Income
$3,400
Cashless
93
English
82
Temperature
3.0°C
Summer Avg
12.8°C
Winter Avg
-5.9°C
Record High
27.4°C
Record Low
-28.6°C
Humidity
89%
Precipitation
1261 mm
Internet Speed
88 Mbps
Upload
91 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
19
Walk Score
19
Footways
38.0
Airport
NTB
Distance
34 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
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: 80/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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