Ullared

Ullared is a place ( tätort ) in the Swedish province of Halland County and the historical province of Halland.

Location

The village in the municipality of Falkenberg is located about 35 km northeast of Falkenberg and east of Varberg, the highways ( swedish Länsväg ) 153 and 154 intersect in the city. Due to the location of Högvadsån, the largest tributary of the Ätran flows.

History

At the beginning of the 20th century, crossed the two railway lines Falkenberg and Varberg Limmared - Ätran that was tied across the railway line sweeping - Ätran until after sweeping in Ullared. The town had a railway station. This link was very beneficial for the economic development of the community. The place was among other things a hub for timber from the region. In 1961, the train lines were shut down.

Economy

With Gekås ( Gekås i Ullared AB), is one of the area 's largest and highest-volume stores in Sweden is in place. Due to the success of Gekås is another major markets have settled here, especially with Outlet assortments. The economy provides about 1,300 jobs in the city. There is also a secondary school, medical center and a campground in town. Since 1972 the place has its own sewage treatment plant.

Gekås has built in Ullared the largest year-round camping. In addition, there is a belonging to Gekas Motel in place. Normally projects Gekas are always successful. A short time open automobile museum was closed due to low visitor numbers. Göran Karlsson, founder, was a fan. Gekås operates one of the largest year-round campsites Sweden. The reception was moved from the campsite gas station near the waste station at the E.ON. This was previously created right at the campground. At the campsite there is now also a ski slope. At the outer bearing direction Gällared there is a Hunddagis. Here you can leave while shopping each his dog. Next to the motel from Gekås a conference hotel on the corner Danska Vägen / RV 153 will be completed in the course of 2013.

The Närbutik ( grocery) (Corner RV 153/154 ) has concluded in September 2012. The building is currently vacant and available for rent. There are now just the opposite lying ICA.

Attractions

The present church of Ullared stands at a place where previously stood older churches since 1829.

South of the town near the road 154 ( the heath ) is a small funnel ring ( swedish Domarring ) consisting of eight stones. Judge rings are a characteristic grave form in southern Sweden. They were ( 500 BC - 600 AD ) of the Pre-Roman Iron Age to recent built and apply (only ) in the tradition as execution sites.

To Ullared there is the Ekomuseum nedre Ätradalen (lower Ätrantal ). This shows in nature, a number of historically interesting places. The website Hiezu is in Swedish only ( http://www.ekomuseum.com/attgora.html ).

In the immediate vicinity you will find Abilds Kyrka ( Abilds church), Axtorna Slagfält ( battlefield ), Bocksten Mosse and Grimetons radio station (UNESCO World Heritage).

Swell

Place in Halland County
Falkenberg Municipality (Sweden)

Municipalities of Sweden Fegen (locality) Stone circle

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