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Skien
City in Telemark, Norway
Overview
Skien, located in the region of Telemark, is one of Norway's oldest cities and famously the birthplace of playwright Henrik Ibsen. The city blends historic charm, culture, and natural beauty, with the Telemark Canal running through its heart. It offers a variety of museums, scenic landscapes, and a cozy Scandinavian atmosphere.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Norway
County
Telemark
Population
56,866
Time Zone
Europe/Oslo
Coordinates
59.21°, 9.61°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
95
Female Safety
93
LGBTQ+ Safety
90
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,105
Local Cost
$1,540
Local Income
$3,100
Cashless
98
English
92
Temperature
6.6°C
Summer Avg
15.7°C
Winter Avg
-1.9°C
Record High
31.4°C
Record Low
-21.4°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
1154 mm
Internet Speed
150 Mbps
Upload
103 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
48
Coworking
0
Cafes
12
Nightlife
7
Parks
29
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
TRF
Distance
37 km
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Source-backed data
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 2025-12-05.
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: 82/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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