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Katrineholm
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city of beautiful parks and sports
A genuine industrial tradition. Favourable communications and transportation
facilities. A geographically strategic position and a landscape offering
numerous opportunities for a rich outdoor life. All above make Katrineholm
a very attractive place.
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 Katrineholm
is situated in a farming area, but the town has been an industrial centre.
Katrineholm is also one that protects the environment, a town that offers
good social services and educational facilities, a sportstown offering
one of Sweden´s largest indoor sports centre, Duveholmshallen, part
of Katrineholm Sports Centre.
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Attractions to visit
There is much to discover and experience within the municipality of Katrineholm.
Here are some attractions that we recommend you visit.
Julita Estate and Museum
The world´s largest museum (in measurements of area). During the Middle
Ages it was a monastery, thereafter a manor house and later on, an estate
of nobility. Today, the estate is open to the public.
Djulö recreational park
This "Beautiful Garden" offers the atmosphere of a mansion from
the beginning of the 18th century with a lovely garden and a mansion café
that is situated very close to the lake.
Floda Church
One of the country´s most remarkable provincial churches.
Vrå´s Stone Age habitation site
Central Sweden´s oldest peasant culture shown in reconstruction at
Vrå, constructed and preserved by Föreningen Vrå-Folket
(People´s Society at Vrå).
Ericsberg´s Castle
One of the most distinguished baroque castles in Sweden as well as one of
the country´s largest estates.
Bie
The spa that could offer several baths in the 18th century.
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In Swedish