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Horten

City in Vestfold, Norway

Overview

Horten is a charming coastal town in Vestfold renowned for its maritime history, scenic waterfront, and access to natural beauty. Visitors enjoy a mix of museums, local dining, and tranquil parks, all set in a relaxed Norwegian atmosphere.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Norway
County
Vestfold
Population
28,039
Time Zone
Europe/Oslo
Coordinates
59.42°, 10.49°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
90
Female Safety
86
LGBTQ+ Safety
83
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,707
Local Cost
$1,625
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
95
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
149 Mbps
Upload
124 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
15
Coworking
0
Cafes
7
Nightlife
4
Parks
4
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
TRF
Distance
29 km

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Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 19 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: 78/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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