Vänersborg Municipality, Municipal administrative center in Västra Götaland County, Sweden.
Vänersborg is a municipality in Västra Götaland covering approximately 900 square kilometers in western Sweden. Its administrative center operates from Sundsgatan 29, serving around 40,000 residents with municipal services.
The municipality was founded in 1644 when residents of the former city of Brätte relocated to a new strategic location. This relocation led to the establishment of a fortified settlement at a key junction of transportation routes.
The Aqua Blå Festival in June brings locals and visitors to celebrate music and water-based events throughout the municipality. The October Market remains a traditional gathering where residents showcase local crafts and regional products.
Municipal services are centrally located at Sundsgatan 29 with direct access to public resources. The territory borders Lake Vänern to the north, helping visitors understand the geographic setting.
The municipality maintains sister city connections with Arsuk in Greenland, Eiði in the Faroe Islands, and Lich in Germany. These international partnerships extend well beyond the Nordic region.
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