Ljusnarsberg Municipality
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Ljusnarsberg Municipality (Ljusnarsbergs kommun) is a municipality
in Örebro County
in central Sweden
. Its seat is located in the town of Kopparberg
.
In 1908 Kopparberg was detached from the rural municipality Ljusnarsberg to form a market town (köping
). In 1962 they were reunited.
is located by the outlet of the Arboga River
, about 80 km north of Örebro
. The municipality borders the province
or landskap Dalarna
to the north. One of the highest points is the mountain Gillersklack which is a popular winter resort with both downhill and cross country skiing.
Ljusnarsberg lies in a mountainous mid-lower-central district of Sweden named Bergslagen
(Berg = mountain, lag = law).
The area has historically been a mining district.
, making beer and cider distributed both nation- and worldwide, and is arguably one of the most known brands of that kind in Sweden.
The municipality is part of a regional KNÖL-group (acronym for Kommuner i Norra Örebro Län), consisting of Ljusnarsberg Municipality, Nora Municipality
, Lindesberg Municipality
and Hällefors Municipality
.
with the year of its establishing:
Municipalities of Sweden
The municipalities of Sweden are the local government entities of Sweden. The current 290 municipalities are organized into 21 counties...
in Örebro County
Örebro County
Örebro County is a county or län in central Sweden. It borders the counties of Västra Götaland, Värmland, Dalarna, Västmanland, Södermanland and Östergötland.- Province :...
in central Sweden
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
. Its seat is located in the town of Kopparberg
Kopparberg
Kopparberg is a locality and the seat of Ljusnarsberg Municipality, Örebro County, Sweden with 3,189 inhabitants in 2005. It is famous for one of the most valuable postage stamps in the world, the Treskilling Yellow from 1857-July-13, Kopparberg's Church , and Kopparberg Cider, now the number 1...
.
In 1908 Kopparberg was detached from the rural municipality Ljusnarsberg to form a market town (köping
Köping
This article deals with the Swedish denomination for a market town. For the city, see Köping, Sweden. For the municipality, see Köping Municipality....
). In 1962 they were reunited.
Geography
KopparbergKopparberg
Kopparberg is a locality and the seat of Ljusnarsberg Municipality, Örebro County, Sweden with 3,189 inhabitants in 2005. It is famous for one of the most valuable postage stamps in the world, the Treskilling Yellow from 1857-July-13, Kopparberg's Church , and Kopparberg Cider, now the number 1...
is located by the outlet of the Arboga River
Arboga River
Arboga River is a river in Sweden. It flows from the lake Väringen, through Arboga and eventually into the lake Mälaren at Kungsör....
, about 80 km north of Örebro
Örebro
-Sites of interest:Örebro's old town Wadköping is located on the banks of Svartån . It contains many 18th and 19th century wooden houses, along with museums and exhibitions....
. The municipality borders the province
Provinces of Sweden
The provinces of Sweden, landskap, are historical, geographical and cultural regions. Sweden has 25 provinces and they have no administrative function, but remain historical legacies and the means of cultural identification....
or landskap Dalarna
Dalarna
', English exonym: Dalecarlia, is a historical province or landskap in central Sweden. Another English language form established in literature is the Dales. Places involving the element Dalecarlia exist in the United States....
to the north. One of the highest points is the mountain Gillersklack which is a popular winter resort with both downhill and cross country skiing.
Ljusnarsberg lies in a mountainous mid-lower-central district of Sweden named Bergslagen
Bergslagen
Bergslagen is a historically, culturally, and linguistically distinct mining district located north of Lake Mälaren in northern Svealand, Sweden. In Bergslagen mining and metallurgic industry have been important since the Middle Ages...
(Berg = mountain, lag = law).
The area has historically been a mining district.
Industry
One of the largest industries is the Kopparbergs BreweryKopparbergs Brewery
Kopparberg's Brewery is a Swedish brewery and cider company based in Bergslagen.- Kopparberg Cider :Kopparberg Cider is made by Kopparberg Breweries in the town of Kopparberg in central Sweden. Established in 1882, the brewery is family owned and is the main employer for the tiny town of just...
, making beer and cider distributed both nation- and worldwide, and is arguably one of the most known brands of that kind in Sweden.
The municipality is part of a regional KNÖL-group (acronym for Kommuner i Norra Örebro Län), consisting of Ljusnarsberg Municipality, Nora Municipality
Nora Municipality
Nora Municipality is a municipality in Örebro County in central Sweden. Its seat is located in the city of Nora.The amalgamation leading to the present municipality took place already in 1967 and in 1971 the City of Nora became a unitary municipality.- Localities :* Dalkarlsberg* Gyttorp*...
, Lindesberg Municipality
Lindesberg Municipality
Lindesberg Municipality is a municipality in Örebro County in central Sweden. Its seat is located in the city of Lindesberg....
and Hällefors Municipality
Hällefors Municipality
Hällefors Municipality is a municipality in Örebro County in central Sweden. Its seat is located in the town of Hällefors....
.
Localities
Town with over 50 inhabitants:- KopparbergKopparbergKopparberg is a locality and the seat of Ljusnarsberg Municipality, Örebro County, Sweden with 3,189 inhabitants in 2005. It is famous for one of the most valuable postage stamps in the world, the Treskilling Yellow from 1857-July-13, Kopparberg's Church , and Kopparberg Cider, now the number 1...
, including Bångbro 3,300 (seat) - StälldalenStälldalenStälldalen is a locality situated in Ljusnarsberg Municipality, Örebro County, Sweden with 661 inhabitants in 2005....
736 - Stjärnfors
- Ställberg
- Högfors
- Mossgruvan
- Hörken
- Bastkärn
- Silverhöjden
- Yxsjöberg
Twin towns
Ljusnarsberg's three twin townsTown twinning
Twin towns and sister cities are two of many terms used to describe the cooperative agreements between towns, cities, and even counties in geographically and politically distinct areas to promote cultural and commercial ties.- Terminology :...
with the year of its establishing:
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External links
- Ljusnarsberg Municipality - Official site