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Västervik
City in Kalmar, Sweden
Overview
Västervik, set on Sweden's southeastern coast in Kalmar County, is a picturesque seaside city renowned for its charming wooden houses, lively harbor, and scenic archipelago. With just over 21,000 residents, it offers a mix of cultural events, outdoor adventures, and relaxed small-town atmosphere.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sweden
County
Kalmar
Population
21,615
Time Zone
Europe/Stockholm
Coordinates
57.76°, 16.64°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
92
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,937
Local Cost
$1,155
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
92
English
90
Temperature
7.8°C
Summer Avg
16.7°C
Winter Avg
0.1°C
Record High
28.5°C
Record Low
-15.2°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
656 mm
Internet Speed
55 Mbps
Upload
58 Mbps
Latency
31 ms
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
8
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
VVK
Distance
7 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 2 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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