Höör Municipality Facts for Kids

Höör Municipality (Höörs kommun) is a local area in southern Sweden. It is located in the central part of Skåne County. The main town in this area, which is also its administrative center, is called Höör.

This municipality was created in 1969. It was formed by joining the "old" Höör area with several other smaller municipalities and a parish.

Exploring Höör's Unique Geography
Churches and History
International Connections
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Exploring Höör's Unique Geography

Höör Municipality is special because it's different from other parts of Scania. While Scania is mostly known for its farms, Höör has many forests. It is also home to a large lake called Ringsjön.

Ringsjön is the second biggest lake in Skåne County. It covers about 40 square kilometers, which is roughly three times the size of the town of Höör itself.

Popular Places to Visit

Two main attractions bring many visitors to Höör Municipality. One is the zoological garden, Skånes Djurpark. The other is the historic Bosjökloster Castle.

Bosjökloster Castle was built in the 12th century. It sits in a beautiful spot on a piece of land that reaches into Ringsjön lake. Skånes Djurpark, the zoo, is located just north of the town of Höör.

Discovering the Town of Höör

The town of Höör itself is home to about 7,000 people. It has a large church that dates back to the 12th century. This church has a unique north transept added in 1769 and a tower from the 1800s.

You can also see some charming old houses in the town. Höör is a peaceful place with mostly one or two-story houses. There are no very large streets. Two small ponds in the center of town add to its beauty. These ponds are surrounded by thick trees and bushes that connect to the forests around the town.

Main Localities in Höör

Höör Municipality has six main urban areas, which are called localities. Here is a list of these areas and their populations as of December 31, 2005:

#	Locality	Population
1	Höör	7 379
2	Sätofta	1 160
3	Tjörnarp	742
4	Ormanäs och Stanstorp	422
5	Ljungstorp och Jägersbo	384
6	Norra Rörum	203

A small part of another town, Löberöd, is also located within Höör Municipality.

Churches and History

Since January 1, 2006, Höör Municipality has two main church areas, called parishes. These are Höör parish and parts of Ringsjö parish. These parishes include several older church areas that have been combined.

There are six former parish churches in the municipality, each with its own history:

Bosjökloster Church: This church is from the 12th century and is built in the Romanesque style. It used to be an abbey church next to Bosjökloster Castle.
Gudmuntorp Church: Built in 1860, this church replaced an older one from the 12th century.
Hallaröd Church: This church dates back to the late 12th century and is also in the Romanesque style. It was made larger in the 1800s and has old Gothic chalk paintings inside.
Höör Church: From the late 12th century, this church is also Romanesque. It has a tower from the 1800s and an important Romanesque baptismal font.
Norra Rörum Church: Built around 1200, this is another Romanesque church. It has a separate steeple from the 1700s and a large burial chapel from the 1770s.
Munkarp Church: This church was built in 1884. However, it still contains the baptismal font and pulpit from an even older church.

International Connections

Höör Municipality has special connections with other towns and cities around the world. These connections are called "twin towns" or "sister cities." They help promote cultural exchange and friendship.

Höör Municipality is twinned with: