Explore Nilsby in Sweden
Nilsby in the region of Värmland is a town in Sweden - some 168 mi or ( 270 km ) West of Stockholm , the country's capital city .
Current time in Nilsby is now 02:12 PM (Monday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Stockholm " with a UTC offset of 1 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Copenhagen, Aalborg, Vastmyr, Tollestad, and Skövde. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Copenhagen . We saw some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Nilsby ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
Tetris the borzoi
Tetris, the great adventurer, is investigating a couple of rocks in beautiful lake Fryken in Värmland. What she's up to? Well... She want to rub herself against some bird droppings on the bigger rock, ..
Värmland and Karlstad - Sweden winter, spring and summer in 2012
Värmland and Karlstad - Sweden winter, spring and summer in 2012 Photos: Srdjana Music: Frederic Chopin - Nocturne Op. 27 ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Forshaga Municipality
Forshaga Municipality (Forshaga kommun) is a municipality in Värmland County in west central Sweden. Its seat is located in the town of Forshaga. The first municipality named Forshaga was a market town which was detached from Grava in 1944. The local government reform of the 1970s made Forshaga a unitary municipality in 1971 and in 1974 Ullerud was added to it. Forshaga was known in the 14th century as a location for salmon fishing in the river Klarälven.
Located at 59.53 13.47 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Kil Municipality
Kil Municipality (Kils kommun) is a municipality in Värmland County in west central Sweden. Its seat is located in the town of Kil. The local government reform of 1971 amalgamated Stora Kil, Järnskog and a part of Brunskog, thus forming Kil Municipality. Kil means wedge, crack or similar in Swedish, in this case referring to a bay (old Swedish). The name is at least from the fifteenth century, referring to a bay by the small lake Hyn, where the church was constructed.
Located at 59.50 13.32 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Fryken
Fryken is a chain of three lakes in Värmland, Sweden: Upper, Middle and Lower Fryken. The lakes are separated by two sounds, Sunnesundet and Nilsbysundet. The total length of Fryken is 80 km, but it is only 3 km wide at the widest part. The maximum depth is 120 meters and it is located at 62 meters above sea level. Fryken is drained by Norsälven.
Located at 59.73 13.17 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Värmland
Värmland is a historical province or landskap in the west of middle Sweden. It borders Västergötland, Dalsland, Dalarna, Västmanland and Närke. It is also bounded by Norway in the west. Latin name versions are Vermelandia and Wermelandia. Although the province's land originally was Götaland, the province's current land is Svealand. The origin of the province's name is uncertain.
Located at 59.75 13.25 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Ransäter
Ransäter is a minor locality (småort) (pop. 130) in Munkfors Municipality, Sweden. It is the birthplace of Erik Gustaf Geijer and Tage Erlander.
Located at 59.77 13.43 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
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