Alingsås is a locality and the seat of Alingsås Municipality in Västra Götaland County, Sweden. It had 24,482 inhabitants in 2010. See more

Alingsås was founded as inhabitants from the city Nya Lödöse were made homeless as Danish troops burnt it down. Gustavus Adolphus granted … See more

In different locations in Alingsås you can find several round craters carved in the rock. These are called Giant's Kettles, and can vary a lot in … See more

Alingsås is known for its cafes, 26 in total (in 2010), and is often called "The Capital of Fika". Three of the cafes are included in the White Guide.
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Alingsås has a rich cultural life, and hosts a few different cultural events throughout the year. In October, Lights in Alingsås is held for one month; 6 European lighting designers get to … See more

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Alingsås has several sports associations. Swimming, figure skating, ice hockey, track and field, orienteering, soccer, handball and floorball are some of the more popular sports. There are two health centres, which host different types of group training as … See more