Handen facts for kids
Handen is a town in eastern Sweden. It is part of Metropolitan Stockholm and is the main town for Haninge Municipality. In 2018, about 15,092 people lived there.
Handen is also known as Haninge Centrum. It is an important center for the Haninge area.
Where is Handen Located?
Handen is part of the larger Stockholm urban area. This means it's connected to the big city of Stockholm.
Getting around Handen is easy. It has its own station on the Stockholm commuter rail system. There is also a big bus station that connects Handen to many other places in the Södertörn area.
What Can You Find in Handen?
Handen is where the main offices for Haninge Municipality are located. This is where local decisions are made.
You can also find Haninge's biggest shopping center here, called Haninge Centrum. It's a great place for shopping and meeting friends.
Handen is also home to a joint campus for two universities. These are KTH and Södertörns Högskola. Students come here to learn many different subjects.
Nature Around Handen
Just west of the main town center, you can find a beautiful lake. It is called Övre Rudasjön. It's a nice spot to enjoy nature.
