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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
95
Female Safety
93
LGBTQ+ Safety
90
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost
$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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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 25 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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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