Örnsköldsvik

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Örnsköldsvik, Coastal urban center in Västernorrland County, Sweden

The municipality extends across forested areas and includes a natural harbor on the Gulf of Bothnia, featuring an elevation of 18 meters above sea level.

The settlement received its market town status in 1842 and city rights in 1894, named after Per Abraham Örnsköld, the governor of Västernorrland County.

The area maintains strong connections to winter sports, with numerous athletes competing professionally in ice hockey at national and international levels.

The transportation network includes the European route E4, Örnsköldsvik Airport offering Stockholm flights, and the Bothnia Line railway for regional connectivity.

Örnsköldsvik made sports history by hosting the first Winter Paralympic Games in 1976, marking the beginning of this international competition.

Location: Örnsköldsvik Municipality

Elevation above the sea: 18 m

Website: https://ornskoldsvik.se

GPS coordinates: 63.26549,18.67618

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:31

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