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Norwegians probably consider Töckfors a shopping center across the border in Sweden. While for Swedes, this is the last stop before heading across the border to Norway. Töcksfors is a locality of around 1.300 inhabitants in Årjäng Municipality in Värmland County, just five kilometers from the border with Norway. A Short History of Töcksfors Töcksfors…
Låtefossen is a massive waterfall in the valley south of the town of Odda. The mist from this waterfall as well as from neighboring Espelandsfossen is impressive with a lot of water heading down towards the Grønsdalslona River. The valley and its waterfalls have been a popular tourist attraction since the 19th century. A Short…
Björnlunda is a locality in Gnesta Municipality, located in the county of Södermanland, Sweden. It is situated in the historic province of Södermanland. With a population of around 830 inhabitants, Björnlunda is a stereotypical small locality in the Swedish countryside. The community is located on the shore of Lake Kyrksjön, and the Western Main Line…
Rö is a small settlement in the historical province of Uppland in eastern Sweden. This is a settlement with the church at its center that has a history going back to the Middle Ages. The area is today a part of Norrtälje Municipality within Stockholm County. A Short History of Rö Rö Parish has its…
Gusum is a locality in the historical province of Östergötland in the eastern part of Sweden. It is a former company town that centered around the production at its old brass mill. Today the locality has around 1.100 inhabitants and is a part of Valdemarsvik Municipality in Östergötland County. A Short History of Gusum Gusum…
Husnes is a village in Kvinnherad Municipality, a part of Vestland County in western Norway. The village is the largest within the municipality and is its commercial center. It is home not only to around 2.200 inhabitants but also the companies such as HMR Group and Hydro Husnes. A Short History of Husnes A continuous…
Överum is a locality and former company town in the historical province of Småland. It and its around 1.100 inhabitants are today a part of Västervik Municipality in Kalmar County, but this was once the center of the local parish. The locality has a long industrial history and is still home to the company Överums…
Södertuna is an estate, usually considered a castle, a bit north of Gnesta in the province of Södermanland. The mansion watches out over Lake Frösjön. This part of eastern Sweden is famous for its many castles and mansions. The estate’s history goes back to the Middle Ages and today houses a hotel and conference business….
Odda is a town in western Norway, in the traditional district of Hardanger. It is the seat of the municipality that shares its name and was once a part of Hordaland County which is today within Vestland County. Odda has a population of around 4.700 inhabitants. The people live in a valley surrounded by mountains…
Valdemarsvik is a locality in the province of Östergötland along the shores of the bay Valdemarsviken in eastern Sweden. This long and narrow bay provides Valdemarsvik with access to the Baltic Sea. The town has a population of around 2.700 inhabitants, but both Valdemarsvik and the nearby archipelago come to life during the summer and…
Drammen is a town on the shores of the river Drammenselva, at the spot where the river flows into the fjord Drammensfjorden. This is in southern Norway, a short distance to the southwest of the capital Oslo. The town and its around 111.000 inhabitants were formerly a part of Buskerud County, which today makes up…
Åtvidaberg, or Åtvid, is a town in the province of Östergötland in eastern Sweden. It was once home to the company Facit AB but is today finding other ways to occupy its around 6.900 inhabitants. The town developed from a former mining community to an advanced industrial center with a love for football. Our Impression…