Touring Haggen in Sweden
Haggen in the region of Örebro is a city located in Sweden - some 109 mi or ( 175 km ) West of Stockholm , the country's capital city .
Time in Haggen is now 05:40 PM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Stockholm " with a UTC offset of 1 hours. Depending on your travel resources, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Copenhagen, Uppsala, Stockholm, Sorby, and Sodra Billinge. Being here already, consider visiting Copenhagen . Check out our recommendations for Haggen ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Kilsbergen
Kilsbergen (Wedge Mountains/Hills) is a low mountainous ridge that separates Närke from Värmland. It is the southernmost extension of the taiga in Scandinavia and shows a flora and fauna that are unusual for the latitude. There are several skiing and hiking facilities in Kilsbergen. Kilsbergen is especially known for its elk population. It was awarded the 1998 Elk Protection medal by Hans Hoffberg in 1993 and these magnificent beasts continue to thrive in the area.
Located at 59.33 14.92 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Latorp
Latorp is a village of Örebro Municipality in Sweden. It is located about 12 kilometers west of Örebro, and has a population of about 500. Recently the local inhabitants saved a local school by protesting against its permanent closure with the help of 130 liters of popcorn. Latorp was also the centre for a campaign in 2004 against the Tysslinge area becoming a city of its own. The village has a very active community council .
Located at 59.29 14.99 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Garphyttan National Park
Garphyttan National Park is a Swedish National Park in Kilsbergen west of Örebro in Lekeberg Municipality. The national park has an area of 1.11 km² and was established in 1909 as the first of its kind in Sweden, but was in existence as early as 1857.
Located at 59.28 14.88 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Örebro Airport
Örebro Airport is located 10 kilometers southwest of Örebro and is Sweden's 23rd largest passenger airport and the 4th largest cargo airport. It was opened in 1979.
Located at 59.22 15.04 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
Gustavsvik
Gustavsvik is a major recreational facility in the town of Örebro which was built in 1963 and it includes the largest waterland in Northern Europe. Gustavsvik is one of Sweden’s most visited tourist and leisure facilities. It is an all year round facility where the smash hit “Upplevelsebadet” (the Adventure Pool Area) attracts large crowds from way beyond the borders of Sweden. Every year, over 700,000 guests visit Gustavsvik.
Located at 59.26 15.19 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
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