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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
92
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
90
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost
$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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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 15 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 75/100.
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