Höör facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Höör
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Höör Church
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 Höör
Location in Skåne
Höör
Location in Sweden
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| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Skåne |
| County | Skåne County |
| Municipality | Höör Municipality |
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| • Total | 16.64 km2 (6.42 sq mi) |
| Population
(31 December 2020)
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| • Total | 12,976 |
| • Density | 779.81/km2 (2,019.7/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Höör is a lovely town in Sweden. It's the main town, or "seat," of Höör Municipality in Skåne County. As of 2020, about 12,976 people live here.
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Why is Höör Called Höör?
The town of Höör has had a few different names over time. In the 12th century, it was called Hørg. Later, it became Hør and then Hör.
How the Name Changed
The way Höör is spelled today, with the unusual double "ö," came about in the early 1900s. The Swedish postal service made this change.
Avoiding Confusion
Back then, it was common to write "här" (which means "here" in Swedish) on letters. This showed that the letter should be delivered within the same town. To avoid confusing letters meant for the town of Hör with letters that just said "here," the postal service changed the town's name to Höör.
Getting Around Höör
Höör has a busy railway station. It is located on the northern side of the town. You can walk to the central square in about five minutes from the station.
Train Connections
The train line connects Höör to many places. You can travel between Kristianstad and Malmö. There are also frequent trains that go beyond Sweden. These trains can take you all the way to Copenhagen in Denmark.
Popular Train Routes
Here are some of the train services that stop at Höör station:
- Regional Train (Øresundståg): This train travels from Karlskrona to Helsingør. It stops in cities like Kristianstad, Hässleholm, Lund, and Malmö. It also goes to Copenhagen Airport and Copenhagen Central Station.
- Regional Train (Skånetrafiken Express): This service connects Alvesta, Hässleholm, Eslöv, Lund, and Malmö.
- Regional Train (Skånetrafiken Regional): This train runs from Höör to Eslöv, Lund, Malmö, Ystad, and Simrishamn.
