Järvsö facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Järvsö
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Järvsö Church around 1910.
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 Järvsö
Location in Sweden Gävleborg
Järvsö
Location in Sweden
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| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Hälsingland |
| County | Gävleborg County |
| Municipality | Ljusdal Municipality |
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| • Total | 2.13 km2 (0.82 sq mi) |
| Population
(31 December 2010)
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| • Total | 1,407 |
| • Density | 660/km2 (1,700/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Järvsö is a charming town in Sweden, located in Ljusdal Municipality within Gävleborg County. In 2010, about 1,407 people lived here. People from Järvsö often travel to nearby towns like Ljusdal, Färila, Bollnäs, and Gävle for work or other activities. The name "Järvsö" comes from a Swedish word that means "wolverine".
Järvsö's official slogan is Alltid-Vackert-Nära, which means "Always Beautiful Near."
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Discover Järvsö: A Fun Swedish Town
Järvsö is a popular place for tourists! It's known for its exciting ski slope, Järvsöbacken. This makes it a great spot for winter sports.
Amazing Animals at Järvzoo
Järvsö is also home to Järvzoo, a special zoo that focuses on Nordic animals. Here, you can see many large animals that live in the Nordic region. It's a fantastic place to learn about wildlife.
Famous Faces and Friendly Places
Järvsö is the hometown of the famous Swedish singer and actress Lill-Babs (1938-2018). She was a beloved figure in Sweden. The town also has several large hotels, like Hotell Järvsöbaden and Bergshotellet, where visitors can stay.
Sports and Sustainability
Järvsö is proud to have its own hockey team, Järvsö IK, which plays in Division 3. The town is also officially certified by the EarthCheck Sustainable Destinations program. This means Järvsö is working hard to be a good example of a place that cares about the environment and being sustainable.
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National costume from Järvsö around 1900.
