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Älvkarleby
City in Uppsala, Sweden
Overview
Älvkarleby is a charming riverside town in Uppsala County, famed for its salmon fishing, beautiful scenery, and peaceful rural feel. Its small size offers visitors a taste of authentic Swedish countryside life, just a train ride from larger cities like Gävle and Uppsala.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sweden
County
Uppsala
Population
1,506
Time Zone
Europe/Stockholm
Coordinates
60.57°, 17.45°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
93
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
88
Traffic Safety
95
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,675
Local Cost
$1,160
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
96
English
85
Temperature
6.3°C
Summer Avg
16.2°C
Winter Avg
-2.5°C
Record High
31.1°C
Record Low
-24.4°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
682 mm
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
17
Walk Score
17
Footways
34.0
Airport
GVX
Distance
27 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.
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 83/100.
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