Färjestaden facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Färjestaden
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 Färjestaden
Location in Kalmar
Färjestaden
Location in Sweden
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| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Öland |
| County | Kalmar County |
| Municipality | Mörbylånga Municipality |
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| • Total | 4.64 km2 (1.79 sq mi) |
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(31 December 2010)
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| • Total | 5,018 |
| • Density | 1,082/km2 (2,800/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Färjestaden is a lively town in Sweden, located on the southern part of the beautiful island of Öland. It sits right by the Kalmar Strait, which is a narrow stretch of sea. In 2010, about 5,018 people called Färjestaden home.
The name Färjestaden means "The Ferry Town." This is because ferries were once the only way to travel between the island and the mainland of Sweden. Today, a long car bridge called Ölandsbron connects Öland to the mainland. Thanks to this bridge, Färjestaden has grown a lot! It is now much bigger than the nearby town of Mörbylånga.
Exploring Färjestaden
Färjestaden is a great place to visit and live. It offers many things for residents and visitors.
What Can You Find in Färjestaden?
The town center of Färjestaden has a modern shopping mall. Inside, you can find useful places like a pharmacy and a grocery store. There is also a local library, which is perfect for finding new books or studying.
Sports and Activities
If you love sports, you might be interested to know that FBC Kalmarsund is based in Färjestaden. This is a well-known floorball club. Floorball is a fast-paced team sport, similar to ice hockey but played indoors with a lightweight ball and sticks.
