Ankarsrum facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ankarsrum
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 Ankarsrum
Location in Kalmar
Ankarsrum
Location in Sweden
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| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Småland |
| County | Kalmar County |
| Municipality | Västervik Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.66 km2 (0.64 sq mi) |
| Population
(31 December 2010)
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| • Total | 1,254 |
| • Density | 756/km2 (1,960/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Ankarsrum is a small town, also called a 'locality,' located in Sweden. It's part of Västervik Municipality in Kalmar County. In 2010, about 1,254 people lived there.
History
A Look Back in Time
Ankarsrum has a long history! We know about it from old writings. Around the year 1430, it was called 'Jangolsrwme.' Later, in 1544, it was known as 'Ångersrum.'
The Ironworks Story
A very important part of Ankarsrum's history is its ironworks. An 'ironworks' is a place where iron is made and shaped into different products. The Ankarsrums bruk ironworks started in Ankarsrum in 1655.
This company was famous for making things like cast iron kitchen stoves and bathtubs. In 1969, a big company called Electrolux bought the ironworks. Electrolux then moved the production line for their famous kitchen machine, the Electrolux Ankarsrum Assistent, to Ankarsrum from another town called Motala.
Getting There
You can reach Ankarsrum by car using Swedish national road 40.
There's also a special old train station building in Ankarsrum. It's part of the Hultsfred – Västervik narrow-gauge railway. A 'narrow-gauge railway' means the tracks are closer together than usual. This train line still operates during the summer, offering a fun way to visit the town.
