Valbo

Valbo is a place ( tätort ) in the Swedish province of Gävleborg and the historic province Gastrikland. The 6,911 inhabitants village is located in the municipality of Gavle, close to the main town of Gävle.

In the village the Swedish whiskey distillery Mackmyra Svensk Whisky is established.

  • 2.1 Sons and daughters of the town
  • Born 2.2 Valbo

Attractions

Valbo Köpcentrum

The Valbo Köpcentrum is one of the largest shopping centers in Sweden with more than 50 shops.

Valbo kyrka

The Valbo kyrka is probably the oldest church in Gastrikland. The first stone foundation dates from the 11th century and was discovered during the restoration of the church 1955-1956.

Personalities

Sons and daughters of the town

  • Nicklas Bäckström (* 1987), ice hockey player
  • Andreas Dackell (born 1972 ), ice hockey player
  • Joa Elfsberg ( born 1979 ), ice hockey player
  • Magnus Lindqvist (born 1973 ), musician

Born in Valbo

  • Svedberg (1884-1971), chemist and Nobel Prize winner
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