Hässleholm facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hässleholm, Sweden
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Central Hässleholm
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Location in Skåne
Hässleholm
Location in Sweden
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| Country | Sweden | |
| Province | Scania | |
| County | Scania County | |
| Municipality | Hässleholm Municipality | |
| Charter | 1205 | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 12.03 km2 (4.64 sq mi) | |
| Population
(31 December 2021)
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| • Total | 18,500 | |
| • Density | 1/km2 (3/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
Hässleholm is a town in Sweden. It is the main town of Hässleholm Municipality in Scania County. About 18,500 people lived here in 2010.
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How Hässleholm Grew
Hässleholm started growing around 1860. This happened because a major railway line was built. This line connected Stockholm to Malmö. Before the railway, there was no town here. The train station got its name from a nearby large estate. This estate was called a manor. Hässleholm became a city in 1914. It was one of Sweden's smallest cities then.
Military History
During the 1900s, Hässleholm became an important military center. It had many military bases. After the Cold War ended, most of these military places closed. Some were moved to other areas. The Cold War was a time of political tension, not actual fighting.
Fun Places to Visit
In 2000, Hässleholm opened its Cultural Center. It is called "kulturhus" in Swedish. This center has theaters and a library. It also has a visitor center and places to eat.
East of the town center is the hometown park. It is called "hembygdspark". In this park, you can see a statue named "Snapphanen". A sculptor named Axel Ebbe made it. The statue reminds people of the area's history. In the 1600s, there were rebels here. They fought during conflicts between Sweden and Denmark.
Town Architecture
Some of the town's special buildings are on First Avenue. This street is called "Första avenyn". The Central Train Station is at the west end of this street. It is right in the middle of town. Hässleholm's church was built in 1914. It is at the east end of the street. Hotell Statt is the main and oldest hotel. It is on the north side of the street. The town's oldest building is on the south side. It now has stores, offices, and apartments.
Famous People from Hässleholm
Robin Stjernberg was born in Hässleholm in 1991. He represented Sweden in the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest.
Local News and Politics
In 2023, a local businessman made some claims. He said the mayor, Hanna Nilsson, tried to get him to stop someone from appealing a city decision. The decision was about buying a building for an elderly care home. Because of these claims, two political parties left the local government. These were the Moderate Party and Christian Democrats. They asked the mayor to step down.
Sports Teams
Hässleholm has local sports clubs. They include:
- Hässleholms IF
- IFK Hässleholm
See also
In Spanish: Hässleholm para niños
