Åkersberga facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Åkersberga
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Åker's Canal in Åkersberga
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 Åkersberga
Location in Stockholm
Åkersberga
Location in Sweden
Åkersberga
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| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Uppland |
| County | Stockholm County |
| Municipality | Österåker Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16.27 km2 (6.28 sq mi) |
| Population
(31 December 2020)
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| • Total | 35,747 |
| • Density | 2,197.1/km2 (5,690.5/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Åkersberga is a lively town in Sweden. It is the main town of Österåker Municipality in Stockholm County. In 2010, about 28,033 people lived here. It's a great place to learn about Swedish history and modern life.
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Discovering Åkersberga's Past
Åkersberga started as a small, quiet place. It was about 30 kilometers (18 miles) from Stockholm.
How Åkersberga Grew
- 1901: A railway station called Berga opened. This brought more people and businesses to the area.
- Soon, shops and a post office were built.
- The name Berga was changed to Åkers Berga. This was to avoid confusion with other places in Sweden.
- Over time, it became Åkersberga.
From Village to Suburb
After World War II, Åkersberga grew a lot. New apartment buildings were constructed. The town slowly became a suburb of Stockholm. Many people who live here travel to Stockholm for work. This made Åkersberga feel more like a city.
Changes in Local Government
- 1974-1982: Åkersberga was the main town for Vaxholm Municipality.
- 1983: The municipality was divided. Åkersberga then became the main town for Österåker Municipality again.
Getting Around Åkersberga
The town has a special railway called Roslagsbanan. It's a narrow-gauge railway that helps people travel around. There are four stops in Åkersberga:
- Österskär
- Tunagård
- Åkersberga Station
- Åkers Runö
Sports and Recreation
Åkersberga is home to several sports clubs. These clubs help people stay active and play together.
Local Sports Teams
- IFK Österåker FK: A football club.
- Åkersberga HK: A handball club.
Famous People from Åkersberga
Many talented people have come from Åkersberga. They are known in different fields like music, sports, and entertainment.
Notable Residents
- Tommy Albelin: An ice hockey player.
- Carina Berg: A well-known TV host.
- Ingrid Carlberg: A respected author.
- Mattias Gustafsson: A handball player.
- Richard S. Johnson: A professional golf player.
- Johan Kinde: A musician.
- Thomas Lagerlöf: A football trainer.
- Loreen: A famous singer.
- Pär Nuder: A former minister of finance.
- Jesper Parnevik: A professional golf player.
- Patrik Peter: A journalist.
- Ola Skinnarmo: An adventurer.
Music Bands from Åkersberga
Åkersberga has also been home to several music bands:
- Coca Carola: A punk rock band.
- Lustans Lakejer: This band even released an album named Åkersberga.
- Eskobar
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