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Arvika
City in Värmland, Sweden
Overview
Arvika is a picturesque small city located on the shores of Glafsfjorden in western Värmland, Sweden. Known for its lively arts scene, friendly atmosphere, and proximity to stunning lakes and forests, Arvika offers a blend of outdoor adventure and Scandinavian small-town culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Sweden
County
Värmland
Population
14,186
Time Zone
Europe/Stockholm
Coordinates
59.66°, 12.59°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,825
Local Cost
$1,045
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
90
English
80
Temperature
5.8°C
Summer Avg
15.8°C
Winter Avg
-3.9°C
Record High
30.5°C
Record Low
-31.3°C
Humidity
88%
Precipitation
959 mm
Internet Speed
3 Mbps
Upload
3 Mbps
Latency
36 ms
City Vibrancy
15
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
4
Parks
7
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
336.0
Airport
KSD
Distance
48 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 1 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 2025-12-06.
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 70/100.
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