Torsby facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Torsby
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Central Torsby
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 Torsby
Location in Sweden
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| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Värmland |
| County | Värmland County |
| Municipality | Torsby Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.49 km2 (2.12 sq mi) |
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(31 December 2010)
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| • Total | 4,049 |
| • Density | 738/km2 (1,910/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Climate | Dfb |
Torsby is a small town in Sweden. It is located in Värmland County. Torsby is the main town of Torsby Municipality. In 2010, about 4,049 people lived there.
Torsby is famous for its special ski tunnel. It also has a local airport. You can fly from Torsby Airport to Stockholm Arlanda Airport.
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What Makes Torsby Special?
The World's Longest Ski Tunnel
Torsby is home to the Fortum Ski Tunnel Torsby. This amazing tunnel is the longest ski tunnel in the world! It lets people ski indoors all year round. This means you can practice skiing even when there's no snow outside. It's a great place for athletes and ski lovers.
Torsby Airport
Near Torsby, there is a small airport. It helps connect the town to bigger cities. You can take flights from Torsby to Stockholm Arlanda Airport. This makes it easier for people to visit Torsby. It also helps local businesses.
Famous People from Torsby
Many interesting people have connections to Torsby.
- Sven-Göran Eriksson is a well-known football manager. He was born in Torsby.
- Marcus Berg is a famous footballer. He also comes from Torsby.
- Monica Kristensen Solås was born in Torsby in 1950. She is a scientist who studies glaciers and weather. She is also an explorer and writes mystery books.
