Väskinde facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Väskinde
Västkinde(Gutnish)
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Väskinde Church
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 Väskinde
Location in Gotland
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| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Gotland |
| County | Gotland County |
| Municipality | Gotland Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.40 km2 (0.15 sq mi) |
| Population
(31 December 2014)
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| • Total | 1,501 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Väskinde is a small town located on Gotland, a large island in Sweden. It's known for its beautiful church and friendly community. Väskinde is also the name for a larger area, like a traditional district, that includes the town itself. This district was officially created on January 1, 2016.
Exploring Väskinde's Location
Väskinde is found in the northwest part of Gotland. The town is built around the old Väskinde Church. This church dates back to the Middle Ages, making it a very old and interesting building.
Natural Beauty Near Väskinde
Along the coast in the southern part of Väskinde's district, you'll find the Brucebo nature reserve. This special place was once the home of two artists, William Blair Bruce and his wife Carolina Benedicks-Bruce. Today, it's a museum and a protected natural area.
Further north along the coast, there's a small fishing village called Brissund. It also has a lovely beach where you can relax and enjoy the sea.
What Can You Do in Väskinde?
Väskinde has a school for younger students, from kindergarten up to the sixth grade. About 200 children from Väskinde and nearby towns like Lummelunda and Bro go to school here.
The town also has an active cultural association called a Hembygdsförening. This group organizes fun events for the community. For example, they often host a traditional midsummer dance. They also help take care of the local meadows, keeping them beautiful.
Getting around Väskinde is easy with public transport. Bus lines 27, 61, and 62 serve the area, connecting it to other parts of Gotland.
