Bjärred facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bjärred
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The long jetty in Bjärred
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 Bjärred
Location in Skåne
Bjärred
Location in Sweden
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| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Skåne |
| County | Skåne County |
| Municipality | Lomma Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.79 km2 (1.85 sq mi) |
| Population
(31 December 2010)
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| • Total | 9,542 |
| • Density | 1,992/km2 (5,160/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Bjärred is a lovely town located right by the sea in Lomma Municipality, Skåne County, Sweden. It's about 20 kilometers (12 miles) north of Malmö and 10 kilometers (6 miles) west of Lund.
With nearly 10,000 people living there in 2016, Bjärred is the second largest town in Lomma Municipality. It's often considered a suburb of the bigger cities of Malmö and Lund. One of its most famous spots is the open-air swimming baths, which are located 500 meters (about a third of a mile) out on a very long pier called Långa bryggan.
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Discovering Bjärred's Past
The name Bjärred might come from the Danish word bjerg, which means "height" or "hill." This could refer to how the town looks like it's on a hill when seen from the sea.
How Bjärred Grew
Bjärred started as a popular seaside resort for people from the nearby city of Lund in the 1800s. To make it easier for visitors to come, an 11-kilometer (7-mile) long railway was built between Lund and Bjärred. This railway opened on July 27, 1901.
The railway was updated in 1916 to use electricity. However, it didn't make enough money and eventually closed on June 15, 1939. The tracks were removed the following year.
Bjärred's Population Growth
Since the mid-1900s, Bjärred has grown a lot. In 1960, only 864 people lived there. By 2010, the population had jumped to 9,874 residents! This shows how popular the town has become.
Exploring Bjärred's Geography
Bjärred can be divided into four main areas. These include Löddesnäs in the north-west, Borgeby in the north, Centrum (the central part), and Gamla Bjärred and Haboljung in the south.
A large farm called Bjerehof gave its name to a living area in central Bjärred. It also inspired the names of a school and a sports hall. What is now the town center used to be an orchard called Högsäters orchard, started in the early 1920s.
Nature and the Coastline
Along the beach in Löddesnäs, in northern Bjärred, there's a special nature reserve. Its most interesting feature is a 10–15 meter (33–49 feet) high wall called Littorinavallen. This wall runs right next to the beach.
Above the wall, there's a meadow called Gyllins meadow. It's named after the person who owned a large part of Bjärred in the 1900s. The river Lödde å flows into the Öresund sea just north of Bjärred. You can also find a bird-watching tower there, perfect for spotting different kinds of birds.
The town has a shallow beach on the Öresund, which is great for swimming. There's also a long bathing jetty, stretching 524 meters (1,719 feet), making it one of the longest in Sweden! In 2004, an outdoor swimming area opened at the end of this jetty, which also has a restaurant.
Sports in Bjärred
Bjärred is home to several successful sports clubs and has produced famous athletes.
Handball
The handball club HK Ankaret is based in Bjärred. It's known as one of the most successful youth handball clubs in Sweden. As of the 2016-2017 season, their team played in Division 1.
Tennis
Lomma-Bjärreds Tennis Klubb (LBTK) is a tennis club that started in 1956. This club has helped train several well-known tennis players, including Caroline Magnusson and Henrik Sundström.
Football
Famous professional football players Patrik "Bjärred" Andersson and his brother Daniel Andersson both played for the local team Bjärred IF.
Famous People from Bjärred
Many talented people have grown up in Bjärred, including:
- Patrik Andersson, a former football player for the Sweden men's national football team
- Daniel Andersson, a football player for the Sweden men's national football team
- Andreas Johnson, a popular singer
- Li Pamp
- Sanna Persson, an actress
- Pär Sandå, an entrepreneur
- Henrik Stenson, a professional golf player
- Henrik Sundström, a tennis player
Images for kids
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An aerial view showing the remarkably long bathing pier
See also
In Spanish: Bjärred para niños
