Vinberg facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Vinberg
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Vinberg Church, built 1899, here in August 2007
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 Vinberg
Location in Sweden Halland
Vinberg
Location in Sweden
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| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Halland |
| County | Halland County |
| Municipality | Falkenberg Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.45 km2 (0.17 sq mi) |
| Population
(31 December 2010)
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| • Total | 592 |
| • Density | 1,325/km2 (3,430/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Vinberg is a small town, also called a locality, and a parish in Falkenberg Municipality, Halland County, Sweden. In 2010, about 592 people lived there.
The parish of Vinberg includes three villages. These are Vinberg itself, Vinbergs kyrkby, and Tröingeberg. Tröingeberg is actually a part of the nearby city of Falkenberg.
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What is Vinberg like?
How big is Vinberg?
The Vinberg parish covers an area of about 35.5 square kilometers. Most of this area, 34.94 square kilometers, is land. A very large part of the land is used for farming. Forests cover only a small portion, about 5 percent, of the land.
Where is Vinberg located?
The Ätran River forms the border of the parish in the southwest. This river is an important natural feature of the area.
Are there any natural areas?
Yes, the Vinberg Nature Reserve is located just south of the main Vinberg town. Nature reserves help protect important plants and animals.
What is Vinberg's history?
When was Vinberg first mentioned?
Vinberg was first written about a long time ago, between 1330 and 1334. The name "Vinberg" might come from the Swedish words vind (meaning "wind") and berg (meaning "mountain").
What old things have been found?
The area around Vinberg has many old things from the past. These are called archaeological findings. Sadly, some of these old sites have been damaged by modern farming.
One example is Kungshögen, which means "the Royal Tumulus" in English. It was a burial mound in a place called Faurås. It was damaged, but a nearby stone called kung Fares sten (king Fare's stone) is still there. In Faurås, you can also find three other burial mounds from the Bronze Age. There are also some stone circles, which are ancient arrangements of stones. More old remains can be found in Töringe and Hällinge.
What about the old church?
The first known church in Vinberg was built in the 12th century. This very old church was taken down in the early 1900s. A bigger, newer church was built in its place in 1899. Some items from the old church, like two candlesticks, were saved. However, a special baptismal font from the 12th century was unfortunately destroyed.
How did the village grow?
The village of Vinberg grew up around a train station. This station was part of the Falkenberg railway.
How do people get around Vinberg?
What are the main roads?
County road 154 passes through the western part of the Vinberg parish. Until the 1990s, this road actually went right through Vinberg village. Several smaller roads connect Vinberg to other nearby villages. For example, road N700 goes between Falkenberg and Vessigebro. Road N702 connects Vinberg village with Vinberg kyrkby. Road N701 leads to Stafsinge, and road N750 goes to Långås.
What about sports in Vinberg?
Does Vinberg have a sports team?
Yes, Vinberg has a football (soccer) team called Vinbergs IF. For a town its size, the team is quite successful. They currently play in the fourth division of Swedish football.
Who are some famous people from Vinberg?
- Olof von Dahlin, a well-known writer.
- Magnus Svensson, a professional football player.
- Magnus Svensson, a professional floorball player.
