Edsbyn facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Edsbyn
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Edsbyn Train Station
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 Edsbyn
Location in Sweden Gävleborg
Edsbyn
Location in Sweden
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| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Hälsingland |
| County | Gävleborg County |
| Municipality | Ovanåker Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.26 km2 (2.03 sq mi) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 4,321 |
| • Density | 821.5/km2 (2,127.6/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Edsbyn (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈěːdsbʏn]) is a town in Sweden. It's located in Gävleborg County and is the main town of Ovanåker Municipality. In 2020, about 4,321 people lived there. Edsbyn is part of the historical area called Hälsingland.
This town is well-known for a few things. It used to be famous for making skis. Now, it's known for making office furniture through a company called Edsbyverken. Edsbyn is also home to a successful sports club, Edsbyns IF. Plus, it's the childhood home of Markus Persson, who created the super popular game Minecraft!
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Getting Around Edsbyn
Trains and Railways
Edsbyn and nearby towns like Alfta once had train service. This railway, called the Bollnäs–Orsa Railway, was finished in 1900. It was first used to transport wood from the forests. Later, people could also travel by train.
However, in the 1960s, new and better roads were built. More and more people and goods started using these roads instead of the trains. Because of this, passenger train service stopped in 1971. Freight (cargo) trains continued for a while but stopped completely in 2004. The railway line hasn't been maintained since 2015.
Some groups, like Inlandsbanan, want to reopen the line for freight. They especially want to transport wood and limestone. Local leaders from several municipalities, including Ovanåker and Bollnäs, also think it's a good idea. Reopening the line would cost at least 60 million SEK.
The closest train station that is still in use today is in Bollnäs.
Roads
Most people traveling to and from Edsbyn now use roads. The main road is Länsväg 301. It connects Edsbyn to nearby towns like Alfta, Bollnäs, and Rättvik.
Public Buses
Edsbyn has public bus services. Three bus lines, 100, 39, and 172, serve the town. These buses are run by Xtrafik, which is the public transport company for Gävleborg County.
| Line | Route |
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| 100 | Edsbyn-Alfta-Runemo-Bollnäs-Söderhamn |
| 172 | Edsbyn-Alfta-Bollnäs-Söderhamn-Hudiksvall |
| 39 | Edsbyn-Svabensverk-Enviken-Falun |
Air Travel
Near the Edsbyn Arena, there's a small airfield. It has a grass runway that is 700 meters long. For regular flights, the closest airport is Mora–Siljan Airport. It's about 80 kilometers southwest of Edsbyn.
Climate in Edsbyn
Edsbyn has a subarctic climate. This means it has very long winters that can be quite cold. Sometimes, there are very strong cold periods. The summers are short but usually mild.
Edsbyn is located in a river valley. It's also surrounded by tall hills. This makes it a bit like a "frost hollow." This means the temperature can change a lot between day and night. It also has bigger seasonal changes than other places in Hälsingland.
| Climate data for Edsbyn (2002–2021 averages); extremes since 1951) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 9.7 (49.5) |
12.2 (54.0) |
16.8 (62.2) |
25.9 (78.6) |
29.3 (84.7) |
32.7 (90.9) |
32.2 (90.0) |
33.4 (92.1) |
27.0 (80.6) |
21.5 (70.7) |
15.1 (59.2) |
10.7 (51.3) |
33.4 (92.1) |
| Mean maximum °C (°F) | 5.3 (41.5) |
6.2 (43.2) |
11.7 (53.1) |
17.5 (63.5) |
23.8 (74.8) |
26.7 (80.1) |
28.1 (82.6) |
26.6 (79.9) |
21.3 (70.3) |
14.4 (57.9) |
9.9 (49.8) |
6.2 (43.2) |
29.3 (84.7) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | −2.6 (27.3) |
−0.8 (30.6) |
3.7 (38.7) |
9.7 (49.5) |
15.1 (59.2) |
19.5 (67.1) |
22.0 (71.6) |
20.1 (68.2) |
15.2 (59.4) |
8.2 (46.8) |
2.6 (36.7) |
−1.0 (30.2) |
9.3 (48.8) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | −6.8 (19.8) |
−5.4 (22.3) |
−2.2 (28.0) |
3.8 (38.8) |
8.9 (48.0) |
13.3 (55.9) |
15.8 (60.4) |
14.3 (57.7) |
9.9 (49.8) |
4.2 (39.6) |
−0.6 (30.9) |
−4.9 (23.2) |
4.2 (39.5) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −11.0 (12.2) |
−9.9 (14.2) |
−7.1 (19.2) |
−2.2 (28.0) |
2.7 (36.9) |
7.1 (44.8) |
9.6 (49.3) |
8.5 (47.3) |
4.6 (40.3) |
0.1 (32.2) |
−3.7 (25.3) |
−8.7 (16.3) |
−0.8 (30.5) |
| Mean minimum °C (°F) | −25.3 (−13.5) |
−23.8 (−10.8) |
−19.8 (−3.6) |
−8.9 (16.0) |
−3.9 (25.0) |
0.3 (32.5) |
3.1 (37.6) |
0.9 (33.6) |
−2.9 (26.8) |
−7.9 (17.8) |
−14.2 (6.4) |
−22.3 (−8.1) |
−28.2 (−18.8) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −34.4 (−29.9) |
−35.7 (−32.3) |
−33.0 (−27.4) |
−20.7 (−5.3) |
−6.9 (19.6) |
−2.5 (27.5) |
0.0 (32.0) |
−2.8 (27.0) |
−7.5 (18.5) |
−14.5 (5.9) |
−25.0 (−13.0) |
−33.7 (−28.7) |
−35.7 (−32.3) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 37.5 (1.48) |
25.6 (1.01) |
25.1 (0.99) |
24.2 (0.95) |
50.2 (1.98) |
75.9 (2.99) |
74.3 (2.93) |
75.2 (2.96) |
41.3 (1.63) |
58.2 (2.29) |
42.3 (1.67) |
38.1 (1.50) |
567.9 (22.38) |
| Source 1: SMHI Open Data | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: SMHI Open Data | |||||||||||||
Sports in Edsbyn
Edsbyn is home to a few sports clubs:
- Edsbyns IF - plays bandy
- Edsbyns IF FF - plays football
The Edsbyns IF bandy team is very famous for how successful it has been. Edsbyn is also special because it has the first indoor bandy arena in Sweden. This arena, called Edsbyn Arena, was opened in 2003 by the King of Sweden, Carl XVI Gustaf.
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Inside the Edsbyn Arena
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Bandy player Magnus Olsson
See also
In Spanish: Edsbyn para niños
