Valdemarsvik facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Valdemarsvik
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 Valdemarsvik
Location in Östergötland
Valdemarsvik
Location in Sweden
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| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Östergötland and Småland |
| County | Östergötland County |
| Municipality | Valdemarsvik Municipality |
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| • Total | 2.89 km2 (1.12 sq mi) |
| Population
(31 December 2020)
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| • Total | 2,751 |
| • Density | 951.9/km2 (2,465/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Valdemarsvik is a town in Sweden. It sits by a bay called Valdemarsviken, which connects to the Baltic Sea. This town is the main place in Valdemarsvik Municipality, found in Östergötland County. The beautiful coast here is a very popular spot in summer, especially for Swedish visitors.
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History of Valdemarsvik
Valdemarsvik is surrounded by water today. But a long time ago, after the last ice age ended, this area was under the sea. As the land slowly rose, the water moved back. This process is called post-glacial rebound.
When the land appeared, it had rich soil. This drew the first people to settle here around 1500 BC, during the Bronze Age.
The waters around Valdemarsvik have a long history. Old shipwrecks and items from the Viking Age show that battles happened here a very long time ago.
The town started to grow with industries in the 1630s. Valdemarsvik became an important port for trading copper and leather. One of Sweden's biggest leather factories, called a tannery, was located right here. The name Valdemarsvik was first written down in 1664.
Fun Things to Do in Valdemarsvik
Valdemarsvik is a great place for fun activities, especially during the summer!
Water Activities
Many people love to go sailing in the nearby Tjust archipelago. It's a perfect place to swim and fish. You can also rent boats for trips or try out jetskis for a thrilling ride on the water.
Land Activities
There are many other ways to have fun in Valdemarsvik. You can rent bicycles to explore the area or play a round of golf. If you like movies, there are cinemas to visit. For outdoor adventures, you can go canoeing or even try horse riding.
Museums and Art
Valdemarsvik has museums where you can learn about the town's past. A famous glass artist named Milan Wobruba has a studio here. Visitors can watch him create beautiful glass art. Sometimes, you might even get to try glass blowing yourself!
October Market
Every year on October 4th, Valdemarsvik hosts a special "October Market." It's a big event with lots of things to buy. It's also a fair with exciting shows like acrobats, yummy cotton candy, and live music. There are also different amusement rides for everyone to enjoy.
Food and Restaurants
Valdemarsvik has many restaurants and cafés. Some are open all year, while others open just for the busy tourist season. Each year, there's a special "food competition." Chefs create dishes using ingredients that are grown or made locally. A group of judges picks the best dish. The winning dish is then served at most restaurants in the area!
Sports
If you like sports, Valdemarsvik has its own football (soccer) club, called Valdemarsviks IF.
