Svelvik, Norway
Buskerud · Norway
Svelvik is a small town in Buskerud, Norway with a population of 3,926. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Svelvik
is a town in Drammen Municipality in Buskerud county, Norway. The town is located along the west shore of the Drammensfjorden, about 20 kilometres (12 mi) to the southeast of the town of Drammen and about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) north of the village of Berger. The village of Klokkarstua lies about 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) to the east, across the fjord.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,926 |
| Population Density | 4,362 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Coordinates | 59.6137°, 10.4087° |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
| Country | 🇳🇴 Norway |
| State / Province | Buskerud |
| Average Temperature | 43°F (6°C) |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 33.2 inches (843 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 12.6 inches (32 cm) |
About Svelvik
Svelvik is a small town in Norway (Buskerud) with a population of 3,926. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Oslo.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 42.8°F |
| 21% below Norway avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,362/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 59.6137°N, 10.4087°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Oslo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1966 | EASTERN NORWAY | Meteorological | 6.0 m | - | 13 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 35°F (1°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.5 in |
Svelvik has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 27°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.7").
Schools in Svelvik
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tømmerås skole | - | - | - | - |
| Steinerskolen i Hurum | - | - | - | - |
| Svelvik ungdomsskole | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Svelvik
21 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nrk P1 Stor-Oslo | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| NRK P3 | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| P9 Retro (MP3 128k) | p4, 60s | MP3 192 kbps | |
| P10 Country (AAC HQ) | p4, country | AAC 191 kbps | |
| NRJ Norge | pop, hits | MP3 128 kbps | |
| P5 Hits (MP3 128k) | p4, hits | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Norge | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| P6 Rock (MP3 128k) | p4, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| NRK P1 Østfold | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Metal Express Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Vinyl Oslo | info | MP3 128 kbps | |
| P4 – Lyden av Norge | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| P6 Rock | - | AAC 191 kbps | |
| Tune Tribe Radio | 24/7, ai radio | AAC 52 kbps | |
| NRK Nyhter (MP3 - HI) | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Metro Oslo | classic hits, hits | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Tønsberg | - | MP3 | |
| radiOrakel | feminist, minority genders | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Latin-Amerika | chile, latin | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 🎥 ues 🎬 | epic, movies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Metro Buskerud | music | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Svelvik
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminiummuseet | ||||
| Asker museum | ||||
| Austad gård | ||||
| Avistegnernes hus | ||||
| Berger museum | ||||
| Cementmuseet | ||||
| Dikemark psykiatriske sykehusmuseum | ||||
| Drammens museum | ||||
| Drøbak båtforening Maritime samlinger | ||||
| Follo museum | ||||
| Friluftsmuseet | ||||
| Friluftsmuseet | ||||
| Geologisenteret | ||||
| Gulskogen gård | ||||
| Halling og Krødsheradtunet | ||||
| Hernestangen bygdemuseum | ||||
| Holmestrand museum | ||||
| Holmsbu kunstmuseum | ||||
| Horten bilmuseum | ||||
| Jansløkka skolemuseum | ||||
| KNM Narvik | ||||
| Kystsamlingen | ||||
| Langedragsetra | ||||
| Lier Bygdetun | ||||
| Lokalhistorisk senter | ||||
| Midgard vikingsenter | ||||
| Numedalstunet Friluftsmuseet | ||||
| O. B. Hansens Trykkerisamling | ||||
| Olav og Emma Duuns hus «Fjellvang» | ||||
| Oscarsborg festningsmuseum | ||||
| Oslofjordmuseet | ||||
| Preus Fotomuseum | ||||
| Reidvin-tunet | ||||
| Royal Norwegian Navy Museum | ||||
| Sande gamle prestegård | ||||
| Sjøboden | ||||
| Sønsteby Natur og Kultursenter | ||||
| Støa | ||||
| Strandsitterhuset | ||||
| Svelvik museum | ||||
| Våle prestegård | ||||
| Vollen Kystkultursenter |
Libraries in Svelvik
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asker bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Asker bibliotek, Heggedal | 0.0 | |||||
| Book booth | 0.0 | |||||
| Drammen bibliotek, Fjell filial | 0.0 | |||||
| Drammensbiblioteket | 0.0 | |||||
| Drøbak Bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Holmestrand bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Horten bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Hurum folkebibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Lier bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Lier bibliotek, Tranby avdeling | 0.0 | |||||
| Prison library | 0.0 | |||||
| Revetal bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Røyken bibliotek, Midtbygda | 0.0 | |||||
| Røyken bibliotek, Slemmestad | 0.0 | |||||
| Sande bibliotek | 0.0 | |||||
| Svelvik bibliotek | 0.0 |
Restaurants in Svelvik
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Svelvik
4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Svelvik
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Svelvik
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Svelvik
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Svelvik
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Svelvik
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Svelvik
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Svelvik
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Svelvik
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Svelvik
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aass bryggeri | ||||
| Haandbryggeriet AS | ||||
| Wettre Bryggeri |
Stadiums & Teams in Svelvik
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Svelvik
29 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martabakken | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nannestad Skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ringkollen hoppanlegg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ringkollen skistadion | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ringkollen alpinbakke | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Skimore Oslo | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nylendlia skianlegg | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Lillomarka Arena | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Linderudkollen hoppbakke | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Modum skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Trollbakkene | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Holmenkollen National Ski Arena | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Oslo Skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| SNØ Oslo | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Jerikobakken | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Tagtvedtbakken | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Marikollen skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Jardarkollen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Leirskallen skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ingierkollen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Trolldalen skisenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Løvaasjordet | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Høvikbakken | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Ellingsrudkollen | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Gjerpenkollen hoppbakke | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Stillerud akebakke | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Montebello ski resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Høgås alpinsenter | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Breimyrbakkene | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Svelvik
16 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Oslo-Gardermoen International Airport | OSL | Large Airport |
| Sandefjord Airport, Torp | TRF | Large Airport |
| Moss Airport, Rygge | - | Medium Airport |
| Askestad Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hokksund Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hønefoss Airfield, Eggemoen | - | Small Airport |
| Huseby Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Jarlsberg Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lier Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lillestrøm Airfield, Kjeller | - | Small Airport |
| Ruteig Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ski Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Skitnerød flyplass | - | Small Airport |
| Spydeberg Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Torsnes Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Veum Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Svelvik
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Svelvik post i butikk |
Treatment Centers in Svelvik
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Unicare Jeløy |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Svelvik
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Den Frie Evangeliske Forsamling Hurum bedehus | |
| Hurum Church | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Pinsemenigheten i Hurum | |
| Svelvik kirke |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Norway
12 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Svelvik
What is the population of Svelvik?
Svelvik has a population of 3,926 residents and is located in Norway. The population density is 4,362 people per square mile, spread across 0.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Svelvik?
Svelvik has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 276 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.2 inches, with 12.6 inches of snow.
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