Saltsjöbaden facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Saltsjöbaden
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Aerial winter view of Grand Hotel Saltsjöbaden
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 Saltsjöbaden
Location in Stockholm
Saltsjöbaden
Location in Sweden
Saltsjöbaden
Location in European Union
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| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Södermanland |
| County | Stockholm County |
| Municipality | Nacka Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.42 km2 (2.09 sq mi) |
| Population
(31 December 2020)
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| • Total | 9,467 |
| • Density | 1,746.7/km2 (4,524/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Saltsjöbaden is a town located in Nacka Municipality, Stockholm County, Sweden. In 2010, about 9,491 people lived there. It sits right on the coast of the Baltic Sea, nestled deep within the beautiful Stockholm Archipelago.
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History of Saltsjöbaden
Saltsjöbaden means "the Salt Sea baths" in Swedish. This area was created as a special resort by Knut Agathon Wallenberg. He was part of the very rich and important Wallenberg family.
In 1891, he bought farmland and started a new railway company. He wanted to build a fun place for people to visit and live.
Saltsjöbaden was its own local government area, called a municipality, from 1909 to 1970. In 1971, it became part of Nacka Municipality again.
The Saltsjöbanan Railway
The local railway, called Saltsjöbanan, was built by Wallenberg. It was finished in 1893. This railway connects Saltsjöbaden with Stockholm. Its last stop is at Slussen.
In the late 1960s, the railway became part of Stockholm's public transport system. This made it easy for people to travel between the town and the city.
Early Buildings and Growth
Two fancy hotels were built in 1893. There was also a sanatorium, which was a place for people to get well. These buildings were designed by architect Erik Josephson.
The local church, called Uppenbarelsekyrkan (the "Church of the Epiphany"), was built between 1910 and 1913. It was designed by Ferdinand Boberg. Inside, you can see amazing art by Olle Hjortzberg and Carl Milles.
The railway company sold off the rest of the land in smaller pieces. Because it was so easy to get to the city by train, Saltsjöbaden quickly became a popular place. Many well-off families bought land and built large private homes there.
The Saltsjöbaden Observatory
The Stockholm Observatory was located in Saltsjöbaden from 1931 to 2001. An observatory is a place where scientists study stars and space. It had a very large telescope, 102 cm wide!
An asteroid found there in 2000 was named 36614 Saltis. "Saltis" is a common nickname for Saltsjöbaden. The building where the observatory used to be is now a school.
The Saltsjöbaden Agreement
The larger of the two hotels, Grand Hotel Saltsjöbaden, was a very important meeting place. In 1938, a big agreement was made there. It was called the Saltsjöbaden Agreement.
This agreement was between Swedish employers and worker unions. They decided to work together to solve problems in the workplace. This spirit of cooperation became known as the "Saltsjöbaden spirit." It helped create a peaceful way for businesses and workers to get along in Sweden.
Chess Tournaments
Saltsjöbaden is also famous in the world of chess. Two major international chess tournaments were held there.
In 1948, David Bronstein from the USSR won the tournament. In 1952, Alexander Kotov, also from the USSR, won another big chess event.
Notable Residents
Many interesting people have lived in Saltsjöbaden:
- Kang Youwei: A reformer from China who visited Sweden. He bought a small island near Saltsjöbaden in 1904 and lived there for a few years.
- Ivar Wickman: A doctor who discovered how the disease poliomyelitis spread in 1907.
- Alice Habsburg: An aristocrat and Polish resistance fighter who died in Saltsjöbaden in 1985.
- John Engelbert: A member of the rock duo Johnossi. He was born and grew up in Saltsjöbaden.
- Fredrik Kessiakoff: A two-time Swedish Olympian. He was born and grew up in Saltsjöbaden.
- Inger Brattström: An author who wrote many books for children. She lived and died in Saltsjöbaden at 97 years old.
- Gabriel J Marian: Born in Saltsjöbaden in 1949. He later moved to America and became known for telling stories about his life and skiing.
Images for kids
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Grand Hotel Saltsjöbaden
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The station house at Saltsjöbaden
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The view from the beach at Saltsjöbaden
