Hallsberg facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hallsberg
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Hallsberg Train Station
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 Hallsberg
Location in Örebro
Hallsberg
Location in Sweden
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| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Närke |
| County | Örebro County |
| Municipality | Hallsberg Municipality and Kumla Municipality |
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| • Total | 8.19 km2 (3.16 sq mi) |
| Population
(31 December 2010)
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| • Total | 7,122 |
| • Density | 870/km2 (2,300/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Hallsberg is a town in Sweden. It's located in Örebro County and is the main town of Hallsberg Municipality. Part of the town is also in Kumla Municipality. In 2010, about 7,122 people lived there.
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About Hallsberg: A Railway Town
Hallsberg grew up because of the railways. It's mostly known today as a place where many train lines meet. This means you often have to change trains here! The train station is quite big, even for the town's size.
How Hallsberg Grew
Hallsberg became a special type of borough (a municipalsamhälle) in 1883. Later, in 1908, it was called a market town (a köping). Since 1971, it has been the main town for the larger Hallsberg Municipality.
Hallsberg's Train Hub
Hallsberg is famous for its huge classification yard. This is where train cars are sorted and put together to form new trains. It also has a very large train station. The reason for this is that train lines from almost all directions meet here. These lines connect to big cities like Stockholm, Gothenburg, Mjölby, Örebro, and Karlstad. One very important line is the Västra stambanan, which is the "western main line." As these railways were built, Hallsberg grew around them.
Cool Places in Hallsberg
One interesting place to see in Hallsberg is the Bergööska House. It was built in the 1880s. A famous architect named Ferdinand Boberg designed it. Inside, you can see special wall-paintings by the artist Carl Larsson. These paintings show the Bergöö family and other well-known people from Hallsberg.
Local Businesses and Industries
Hallsberg has several important businesses. Some of the main industries include Volvo, which makes vehicles, and Ahlsell. Many companies related to the railway industry are also here, such as the freight operator Hector Rail. A company that makes sports equipment, Kosa, is also located in Hallsberg.
Hallsberg's Connections and Famous People
Hallsberg has three twin towns. These are towns in other countries that have a special friendship with Hallsberg.
A very famous person born in Hallsberg was Sven Wingquist. He was born on December 10, 1876. Sven Wingquist was one of the people who started the company SKF in 1907. SKF is a big company known for making bearings.
