Kristinehamn Municipality Facts for Kids

Kristinehamn Municipality (Kristinehamns kommun) is a local government area in west-central Sweden. It's part of Värmland County. The main town and administrative center of this municipality is Kristinehamn.

This municipality was created in 1971. It was formed when the old City of Kristinehamn joined together with parts of two nearby rural areas called Visnum and Väse.

Towns and Villages
Cool Places to Visit
International Friends
- Twin Towns
See also

Towns and Villages

Here are some of the main towns and villages you'll find in Kristinehamn Municipality:

Kristinehamn (This is the main town)
Björneborg
Bäckhammar
Ölme

Cool Places to Visit

Kristinehamn Municipality has many interesting spots to explore. Here are a few:

Saxholmen Island

Saxholmen is a small island with a long history, dating back to the Middle Ages. It's located in the beautiful group of islands near Kristinehamn. People have done archaeological digs here, finding clues about the past. There's even a old story that a mean person named Saxe av Sachsen once lived on the island with his family.

Östervik Chapel

The Östervik chapel is a special small church. It has a unique look and an interesting story. It's a great example of different architecture styles.

Folk Museum

Kristinehamn Folk Museum

Imagine red wooden houses, the sound of water rushing, and the gentle bleating of sheep. That's the atmosphere at the Folk museum! It's a wonderful place to visit and learn about how people lived long ago. You can see Lundbomsgården, which was a typical home from the 1800s. There's also a mill that dates back to the early 1600s.

Värmlands Säby Manor House

The Värmlands Säby manor house is a grand old home from the 1700s. It has beautiful tiled stoves and painted wall hangings called tapestries. Outside, there's a really cool hedge maze made from 1,747 bushes! It's a fun challenge to find your way through it.

International Friends

Kristinehamn Municipality has "twin towns" or "sister cities" in other countries. This means they have special friendships and often share ideas and cultures.