Vingåker facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Vingåker
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Vingåker railway station
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 Vingåker
Location in Södermanland
Vingåker
Location in Sweden
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| Country | Sweden |
| Province | Södermanland |
| County | Södermanland County |
| Municipality | Vingåker Municipality |
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| • Total | 3.87 km2 (1.49 sq mi) |
| Population
(31 December 2020)
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| • Total | 4,741 |
| • Density | 1,225.1/km2 (3,173/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Climate | Dfb |
Vingåker is a town in Sweden. It is the main town of Vingåker Municipality in Södermanland County. In 2010, about 4,282 people lived there. Vingåker is about 50 kilometers (31 miles) from the city of Örebro. It is also about 80 kilometers (50 miles) northwest of Nyköping.
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Exploring Vingåker
Vingåker was partly built in the beautiful English garden of Säfstaholm. This was a large estate, like a big country home. Until 1855, it was the home of Gustaf Trolle-Bonde. He was a kind person who loved to help others. He also collected many pieces of art.
Today, the municipality owns the Säfstaholm estate. It has become an art museum. Every summer, the museum holds special art shows for visitors.
The Railway's Impact
The town of Vingåker started to grow a lot in 1862. This was when a railway station opened there. The station was part of the western main line, called Västra Stambanan. This important railway connects Stockholm to Gothenburg.
The station was used until 1971. But it was reopened in 2003, which was great news for the town.
Famous People from Vingåker
Vingåker is the birthplace of some well-known people. One is Gunnar Helén. He used to be the leader of the Liberal Party in Sweden. Another famous person is Göran Persson. He was once the Prime Minister of Sweden. The Prime Minister is the head of the government.
Kjesäter Manor and Its History
The manor of Kjesäter is also in Vingåker. During World War II, it was a special center. It helped refugees from Norway who were escaping the war. Today, Kjesäter Manor is a public high school.
