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Agunnaryd
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Agunnaryd is located in Kronoberg
Agunnaryd
Agunnaryd
Location in Kronoberg
Agunnaryd is located in Sweden
Agunnaryd
Agunnaryd
Location in Sweden
Country Sweden
Province Småland
County Kronoberg County
Municipality Ljungby Municipality
Area
 • Total 0.40 km2 (0.15 sq mi)
Population
 (31 December 2010)
 • Total 220
 • Density 544/km2 (1,410/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Website www.agunnaryd.se

Agunnaryd is a small village and a parish in Sweden. It is located in Ljungby Municipality, within Kronoberg County. In 2010, about 220 people lived here.

Discover Agunnaryd!

Agunnaryd is a special place. It is best known for its connection to Ingvar Kamprad. He was the person who started the famous furniture company, IKEA. The letter 'A' in IKEA actually stands for Agunnaryd!

Life in the Village

Even though it's a small village, Agunnaryd has a lot to offer.

  • It has its own school.
  • There is also a kindergarten for younger children.
  • You can find a small supermarket called 'Matöppet'.
  • For sports fans, the village has four football teams!
  • Agunnaryd even has its own newspaper. It is called Agunnaryds Allehanda. This newsletter is sent to everyone in the village once a month.

Nature and Fun Activities

Agunnaryd is a great spot for enjoying nature.

  • The beautiful Agunnarydsjön lake is very close. It is only about 300 meters from the village church.
  • This lake is perfect for fishing.
  • It is also a popular place for swimming.
  • The lake is part of the Helge å river system. This river flows into Möckeln lake, south of Agunnaryd.

Exploring the Outdoors

The area around Agunnaryd offers many ways to experience Swedish nature.

  • There are about 12,000 acres (49 square kilometers) of forest.
  • This forest is ideal for hiking and exploring.
  • The long-distance bicycle route, Sverigeleden, goes right through the village.
  • Canoeing on the Helge å river is a popular activity for visitors.
  • There are special spots along the stream for canoeists to stop and rest.

A Special Gift

In 2014, Ingvar Kamprad gave a very generous gift to the parish. He donated 53 million Swedish Kronor. This is about 7 million US dollars. The village can use this money for anything they decide will help the community.

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