Lindesberg facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lindesberg
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Kungsgatan in Lindesberg
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 Lindesberg
Location in Örebro
Lindesberg
Location in Sweden
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| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Västmanland |
| County | Örebro County |
| Municipality | Lindesberg Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.09 km2 (3.12 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 9,672 |
| • Density | 1,195/km2 (3,100/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Website | lindesberg.se |
Lindesberg is a town in Sweden. It is the main town of the Lindesberg Municipality in Örebro County. In 2017, about 9,672 people lived there.
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A Look at Lindesberg's History
Lindesberg has a very long history. It was once a busy center for mining. The oldest signs of a town are found in the stone church. This church was built in the 1300s.
Back then, the town was called Lindesås. It got its official town rights and its current name, Lindesberg, in 1643. This was given by Queen Christina. The name lind means linden tree. This is why the town's coat of arms has a tree on it. Lindesberg's mining area was even shown on a big map from the 1500s called Carta Marina.
What Makes Lindesberg Special?
Lindesberg is known for a few interesting things.
Music and Festivals
From 1996 to 2007, a punk music festival called Augustibuller was held here. Many people came to the festival each year. Some famous bands played there, like Desmond Dekker and Napalm Death. The festival stopped after 2007.
Local Businesses
The Tormek AB factory is located in Lindesberg. This factory makes special sharpening tools. These tools use water to sharpen knives and other tools. They are sold all over the world.
Sports and Activities
Lindesberg has many sports clubs and places for activities.
- Football: The local football team is called IFK Lindesberg. They play at a field on Fotbollsgatan 11.
- Orienteering: If you like finding your way with a map and compass, Lindebygdens Orienteringsklubb is for you. It is right next to the football field.
- Golf: Lindesbergs Golf Club is a great place to play golf. It is located south of the town.
- Motorcycle Speedway: The Linde MSK Lindarna club races motorcycles on a special track. This track is north-west of the town. It used to host big international races in the 1970s. The team Lindarna even won a championship in 1982.
