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Balestrand
City in Vestland, Norway
Overview
Balestrand is a picturesque village set beside the Sognefjord in Vestland, Norway. Known for its dramatic fjord scenery, charming wooden architecture, and rich artistic history, it attracts nature enthusiasts and tranquil-seeking travelers. Despite its small population, Balestrand has a lively tourist scene each summer.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Norway
County
Vestland
Population
781
Time Zone
Europe/Oslo
Coordinates
61.21°, 6.54°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
92
Female Safety
87
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
95
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,530
Local Cost
$1,660
Local Income
$2,900
Cashless
88
English
90
Temperature
2.6°C
Summer Avg
11.5°C
Winter Avg
-4.9°C
Record High
28.3°C
Record Low
-28.0°C
Humidity
90%
Precipitation
2509 mm
Internet Speed
74 Mbps
Upload
99 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
30
Walk Score
30
Footways
59.0
Airport
SOG
Distance
33 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 15 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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 74/100.
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