Charlottenberg facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Charlottenberg
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Charlottenberg town centre
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 Charlottenberg
Location in Sweden
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| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Värmland |
| County | Värmland County |
| Municipality | Eda Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.59 km2 (1.00 sq mi) |
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(31 December 2010)
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| • Total | 2,215 |
| • Density | 857/km2 (2,220/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Charlottenberg is a small town in Värmland County, Sweden. It is the main town of Eda Municipality.
About 3,000 people live in Charlottenberg. It is a very important place because it is close to the border with Norway.
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Where is Charlottenberg?
Charlottenberg is located about seven kilometers from the Norwegian border. This makes it a key spot for travel and trade.
Travel Connections
The town has a railway station. It is the last station in Sweden before you cross into Norway. This station connects the Swedish and Norwegian train systems.
Swedish national road 61 also runs through Charlottenberg. This road turns into Norwegian national road 2 at the border.
Other towns nearby include Åmotfors (14 km) and Arvika (30 km) in Sweden. In Norway, you can find Magnor (9 km), Skotterud (14 km), and Kongsvinger (38 km).
What is Charlottenberg known for?
Charlottenberg is famous for its "border trade." This means many people from Norway come here to shop. They often find that prices for certain goods are lower in Sweden.
Shopping Fun
Norwegian shoppers often buy a lot of food, candy, and other items. This shopping is especially popular before holidays like Christmas. Sometimes, so many people visit that local residents prefer to shop in other towns!
Local Economy
Besides shopping, Charlottenberg also has factories. These factories make parts from cast aluminum. These parts are used in the transport industry, like for cars or trains.
