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Alvesta
City in Kronoberg, Sweden
Overview
Alvesta is a charming Swedish town in Kronoberg County, well-known for its tranquil atmosphere, easy rail connections, and surrounding forests. Visitors enjoy the blend of small-town hospitality and access to nature, making it perfect for a relaxing getaway or as a gateway to southern Sweden.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sweden
County
Kronoberg
Population
9,172
Time Zone
Europe/Stockholm
Coordinates
56.90°, 14.56°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
87
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,065
Local Cost
$1,235
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
90
English
85
Temperature
6.7°C
Summer Avg
15.6°C
Winter Avg
-1.8°C
Record High
32.9°C
Record Low
-22.1°C
Humidity
88%
Precipitation
893 mm
Internet Speed
93 Mbps
Upload
71 Mbps
Latency
59 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
35
Walk Score
35
Footways
70.0
Airport
VXO
Distance
11 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 35 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 82/100.
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