Rättvik facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rättvik
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Overview of Rättvik
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 Rättvik
Location in Dalarna
Rättvik
Location in Sweden
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| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Dalarna |
| County | Dalarna County |
| Municipality | Rättvik Municipality |
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| • Total | 8.34 km2 (3.22 sq mi) |
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(31 December 2010)
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| • Total | 4,686 |
| • Density | 562/km2 (1,460/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Climate | Dfc |
Rättvik is a lovely town located in Sweden. It sits right on the eastern shore of Lake Siljan. Rättvik is also the main town, or "seat," of the Rättvik Municipality in Dalarna County. In 2010, about 4,686 people lived here.
Rättvik is known for its sports teams. The local bandy club, IFK Rättvik, has even played in the top league called Elitserien. They have their own indoor arena! The town's baseball team, Rättvik Butchers, has also won the Swedish Cup once and the Swedish Championship twice.
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A girl from Rättvik in traditional folk clothing, painted in 1862.
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The beautiful Rättvik Church.
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A view of Rättvik from across Lake Siljan.
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An aerial view of the bandy arena in Rättvik.
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Sports in Rättvik
Rättvik is a great place for sports! The town has a strong tradition in both bandy and baseball.
Bandy
- The IFK Rättvik bandy club is very popular.
- They have played in Sweden's highest league, the Elitserien.
- The club built a special indoor arena called Rättvik Arena for their games.
Baseball
- The local baseball team is known as the Rättvik Butchers.
- They have achieved great success in Swedish baseball.
- The Butchers have won the Swedish Cup one time.
- They have also won the Swedish Championship twice.
See also
- In Spanish: Rättvik para niños
