Edsberg, Sollentuna

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Edsberg is an urban district in Sollentuna Municipality, Stockholm County, Sweden. It is located at the bottom of the Edsviken Bay, which forms a long inlet all the way from the Gulf of Bothnia. It forms part of the Stockholm urban area.

[edit] Edsberg Center

The center of Edsberg hosts the community library and numerous stores. The central areas have recently gone through considerable renovations, including a large new parking facility. The Edsberg church is a notable sight within close proximity to the center. It is a massive red wooden church inaugurated in 1972, with later administrative extensions built in 2003.

[edit] Edsberg Manor

One of the prominent old buildings in the heart of Edsberg is The Edsberg Manor, occupied by The Royal College of Music in Stockholm, and offering tuition in classical music in the form of thematic studies on an internationally high level. This rococo style small castle was built in 1760.

In addition, Edsberg Manor is the home of a chamber orchestra composed of string students.