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Holmestrand

City in Vestfold, Norway

Overview

Holmestrand is a picturesque coastal town in Vestfold, Norway, set between steep forested hills and the Oslofjord. Known for its charming marina, rich history, and relaxed pace, it's a peaceful base for exploring the region.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Norway
County
Vestfold
Population
27,005
Time Zone
Europe/Oslo
Coordinates
59.49°, 10.32°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
92
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
90
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,790
Local Cost
$1,610
Local Income
$3,300
Cashless
94
English
90
Temperature
6.1°C
Summer Avg
15.8°C
Winter Avg
-3.1°C
Record High
31.1°C
Record Low
-23.0°C
Humidity
88%
Precipitation
1057 mm
Internet Speed
84 Mbps
Upload
39 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
16
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
3
Parks
11
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
TRF
Distance
34 km

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Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 15 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
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: 75/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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