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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
95
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost
$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
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 6 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 80/100.
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