Ryssby

Ryssby is a place ( tätort ) in the Swedish province of Blekinge County, the historical province of Småland.

Ryssby lies about 10 km east of Ljungby to the state road 25 in the direction of Växjö in the municipality of Ljungby. Work will find most in Ljungby, Alvesta and Vislanda. The jobs in Ryssby are mainly found in the areas of training and support / maintenance.

In the village is the Ryssbygymnasiet, a school with education programs on the topics of hunting, forests, tourism, hotel and restaurant business. In the summer it serves as a youth hostel.

The original village lies around the station and the hotel.

History

In the area around Russby there are a number of grave mounds, which suggests an early settlement of the area.

Economy

The largest companies in Ryssby are Bröderna Andersson Åkeri AB, a timber transport company and grafiska Möbler AB, a Büromöbelwerk.

Nature and Culture

Around the lakes Ryssbysjön and Stensjön are nature reserves. The property is Sällebergs herrgård monument since 1982.

Personalities

  • Alfred von Hedenstjerna
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