Falkenberg is a locality and the seat of Falkenberg Municipality, Halland County, Sweden, with 27,813 inhabitants in 2019. It is located at the mouth of river Ätran. The name consists of the Swedish words for falcon (falk) and mountain (berg). Falkenberg is a popular tourist destination in the summers, and the main beach of the town is Skrea strand.
Ljungby is a former parish in Falkenberg Municipality, Halland County, Sweden. The name is most likely derived from the conjunction of ljung (Calluna) and by (village). It is confirmed in written sources from at least 1267. Two conurbations exist within the parish borders; Ljungby/Lilla Ljungby and Bergagård. A minor part of Ätrafors is also within the parish boundary.
Falkenberg (Falkenbergshus) was a fort located at Falkenberg in Halland County, Sweden. The fortification was located on the south strand of the river Ätran, about 60 m (200 ft) from the southern abutment of Falkenberg Bridge. It would later give name to the town of Falkenberg which was previously known as Ätraby.
Klitterbadet is a bath house in Falkenberg, Sweden. It started as an outdoor bath in 1969, but was rebuilt as an indoor bath in 1983. It is the only 50 meter salt water pool with eight lines in Sweden.
The Falkenberg Bridge is a stone arch bridge in Falkenberg, Sweden, built between 1756 and 1761. The bridge spans the Ätran river and is a listed building since 1984. It underwent major repair and restoration works in 1927 and 1994. The bridge is still in use and is used by an average of 3,800 vehicles a day. It was a toll bridge until 1914. The ruin of the fort Falkenberg is located close to the bridge, at the southern strand. The bridge has given its name to the nearby Tullbroskolan high school.
Törngrens krukmakeri is a pottery in Falkenberg, Sweden, in a backyard of Krukmakaregatan, close to the river Ätran. It was founded in 1789 and claims to be one of the oldest, still manufacturing, potteries in Europe. The pottery is still in the ownership of the same family, now in its seventh generation.
Falkenbergs gymnasieskola is a gymnasium in Falkenberg, Sweden.
Falkenberg Town Hall is a listed modern building, built 1958-1959 and inaugurated 16 August 1960. Lennart Tham was chosen as architect after no less than three competitions, the last one in 1949. The building process was delayed due to the need to build a new fire station, as the town hall would be located where the old fire station had been situated. The building was to be Tham's last work and has been listed since 2006.
The Saint Lawrence Church is located at Falkenberg in Halland County, Sweden. The medieval era church is situated across from Laurentii Park in the centre of old town Falkenberg.
Skrea strand is a beach in Falkenberg, Sweden. It is approximately two kilometres long, and has a 250 metre long pier and about 1,600 cabins. An indoor bath, Klitterbadet, is located close to the beach.
Grimsholmen is a nature reserve in Falkenberg Municipality, Halland County, Sweden. It is located 7.5 kilometers southeast of Falkenberg center and has an area of 173 hectares, of which 70 is land. It has been protected since 1992 in order to protect the coastal heath.
Falkenberg Old Town Hall is a former town hall, built 1826. The building has given name to the adjacent square, Rådhustorget.
Bengtesgård meadow is a nature reserve in Falkenberg Municipality, Sweden. It has an area of 4.4 hectares and has been protected since 1972. Hawfinches nest in the area and another red-listed species, Grifola frondosa, can be found on the ground.
2012 UEFA European Under-19 Championship was the first round of qualifications for the Final Tournament of 2012 UEFA European Under-19 Championship.
The Vaigai Reservoir, often known as the Virahanoor Dam, is a small dam on the River Vaigai. The dam is 10 km from Madurai city, between Madurai and Sivagangai on the Rameshwaram national highway 49. The dam is commonly referred to as Virahanoor Dam because is sited by the village of Virahanoor. The dam is under the maintenance of Tamil Nadu Public Works Department (PWD). A small park is also maintained near the dam. The main purpose of the dam is to use the water for irrigation purpose for the areas around the dam.
The 2012 Superettan, part of the 2012 Swedish football season, was the 13th season of Sweden's second-tier football league in its current format. The 2012 fixtures were released on 9 December 2011. The season began on 6 April 2012 and ended on 3 November 2012.
The 2012 season in Swedish football, started in January 2012 and ended in December 2012.
Vinberg Nature Reserve is a municipal nature reserve in Falkenberg Municipality, Halland County, Sweden, of area 14.02ha. It was established by the municipality in 2003 and managed by it. NUTS code: SE231.
The 2015 Allsvenskan, part of the 2015 Swedish football season was the 91st season of Allsvenskan since its establishment in 1924. The 2015 fixtures were released on 21 January 2015. The season started on 4 April 2015, when BK Häcken visited newly promoted Hammarby IF at Tele2 Arena and ended on 31 October 2015. Malmö FF were the defending champions from the 2014 season.
Falcon Alkoholfri Arena is a football stadium in Falkenberg, Sweden. It is home to Allsvenskan club Falkenbergs FF and seats 5,500 spectators. The naming rights for the stadium are owned by Carlsberg Group, and the stadium is named after the Carlsberg-owned brand Falcon's non-alcoholic beer.
