Askersund facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Askersund
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Askersund Town hall
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 Askersund
Location in Örebro
Askersund
Location in Sweden
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| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Närke |
| County | Örebro County |
| Municipality | Askersund Municipality |
| Founded | 1643 |
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| • Total | 2.7802 km2 (1.0734 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 101 m (331 ft) |
| Population
(31 December 2010)
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| • Total | 3,887 |
| • Density | 1,398/km2 (3,620/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code |
696 xx
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| Area code(s) | (+46) 696 |
Askersund is a lovely town in Sweden. It is located in Örebro County. Askersund is also the main town of Askersund Municipality. In 2010, about 3,887 people lived there.
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Exploring Askersund's Geography
Askersund is a popular spot for tourists. Many people visit for swimming and to enjoy nature. The town center still has many old wooden buildings. It also has two beautiful churches.
Askersund's Churches
One church is called Sophia Magdalena. It was designed by Olof Tempelman. The other is Askersund Country Church. Its designers were Jean de la Vallée and Erik Dahlberg.
Nature and Lakes
The town is right next to the Tiveden forest. It sits by Lake Alsen, which is north of the big Lake Vättern. Near the town, you can find Husabergsudde. This place is great for swimming and camping. From Askersund, you can see amazing views of Lake Vättern and the Tiveden forest. Across the water, you can even spot Prince Gustaf's Castle, called Stjernsund.
A Look at Askersund's History
Askersund has a long history. Its beginnings can be traced back to the 14th century. This means it was around over 600 years ago!
Becoming a City
In 1643, Askersund became important enough to get its own charter. A charter is like a special document. It gave Askersund the rights of a city. Even though it's a small town today, it's still called a city because of this history. Today, a place usually needs more than 10,000 people to be called a city in Sweden.
Important Developments
In the 1800s, there were plans for Askersund. It was meant to be a supply base for Karlsborg Fortress. This fortress was on an island in Lake Vättern.
In 1813, something very special happened. The Askersunds flickskola was started in Askersund. This was only the second school in Sweden to offer higher education for girls. It was a big step forward for education!
See also
In Spanish: Askersund para niños
