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Karlsøy

City in Troms, Norway

Overview

Karlsøy is a scenic municipality in Troms, Norway, famed for its stunning islands, rich wildlife, and serene landscapes. Visitors can enjoy outdoor adventures, local culture, and the magical midnight sun during summer or the northern lights in winter.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Norway
County
Troms
Population
Time Zone
Europe/Oslo
Coordinates
69.96°, 19.62°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
93
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
88
Traffic Safety
96
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$3,075
Local Cost
$1,580
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
92
English
97
Temperature
2.9°C
Summer Avg
10.1°C
Winter Avg
-3.2°C
Record High
24.2°C
Record Low
-18.9°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
1229 mm
Internet Speed
302 Mbps
Upload
296 Mbps
Latency
26 ms
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
6.0
Airport
TOS
Distance
41 km

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Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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 45/100.

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