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Explore Krakeryd in Sweden
Krakeryd in the region of Västra Götaland is a town in Sweden - some 171 mi or ( 276 km ) South-West of Stockholm , the country's capital city .
Current time in Krakeryd is now 01:49 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, Växjö, Uppsala, Tidaholm, and Somneryd. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Copenhagen . We encountered 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 Krakeryd ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
Floorball - Freestyle! (Zorro)
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V Götaland 2010 part 33, Tidaholm - Kungslena
Del 33 av cykelresan i Västra Götaland, juli 2010. Cyklar från Tidaholm till Dimbo, Gestilren och Kungslena. Part 33 of my bike trip in the province Västra Götaland in Sweden, July 2010. Biking from T ..
Tales of Troy - Suffer City @ Rockkarusellen 10/2-2010
Tales of Troy performing "Suffer City" at Rockkarusellen, Godsmagasinet in Tidaholm 10/2-2010. www.myspace.com www.rockkarusellen.se ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Helliden Castle
Helliden Castle, on the western slope of Mount Helliden, with view over the town Tidaholm, was built by Hans Henrik von Essen in 1858 as a manor. It was later rebuilt by his son Alfred. Helliden was a meeting place of many people and organisations. Oscar II, Gustav V and many other royalties visited the castle. Their signatures are engraved in the pillars outside the main entrance to the castle. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:58|10|26|N|13|58|44|E|type:landmark |primary |name= }}
Located at 58.17 13.98 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
Tidaholm Municipality
Tidaholm Municipality (Tidaholms kommun) is a municipality in Västra Götaland County in western Sweden. Its seat is located in the city of Tidaholm. The municipality is located on the banks of the river Tidan. In the early 1970s a nation-wide local government reform was carried out in Sweden. Urban and rural areas were merged into larger unitary municipalities.
Located at 58.18 13.95 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Mullsjö Municipality
Mullsjö Municipality (Mullsjö kommun) is a municipality in Jönköping County, southern Sweden. Its seat is in the town Mullsjö. The municipality was formed in 1952 by the amalgamation of four former entities. In 1998 it was transferred from the dissolved Skaraborg County to Jönköping County. The geography is known for its many lakes and canoeing waters. In the winter, one may enjoy winter sports activities such as cross-country and down-hill skiing.
Located at 57.92 13.88 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
Habo Church
Habo Church (Habo kyrka) in Habo Parish, Jönköping County, Sweden, is a unique wooden church building. It received its present appearance in 1723. The church is unique in its architecture, which bears resemblance to a cathedral, but is built entirely in wood. It is in the form of a basilica, with a high nave and two lower side aisles. The interior of the church was painted in 1741-1743 by two artists from Jönköping, Johan Kinnerius and Johan Christian Peterson.
Located at 57.88 14.02 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Battle of Gestilren
The Battle of Gestilren took place on July 17, 1210. The battle was fought between the exiled King of Sweden Sverker and the ruling King Eric. Sverker had been beaten in the previous Battle of Lena, but had returned with new forces. Sverker was killed in the battle. The exact strength of the armies are unknown, but it is believed that there were about 12,000 Danish soldiers, and at least 8,000 Swedish.
Located at 58.20 13.83 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
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