Lofsdalen Explained

Lofsdalen
Pushpin Map:Sweden
Coordinates:62.1167°N 29°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Sweden
Subdivision Type1:County
Subdivision Name1:Jämtland
Subdivision Type2:Municipality
Subdivision Name2:Härjedalen
Unit Pref:Metric
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone1:CET
Utc Offset1:+1
Timezone1 Dst:CEST
Utc Offset1 Dst:+2

Lofsdalen (in Swedish pronounced as /ˈlɔ̂fːsˌdɑːlɛn/)[1] is a village and ski resort located in the district of Linsell in Härjedalen Municipality, Sweden.

Lofsdalen is situated in the south of Härjedalen on the north side of Lake Lofssjön.In 1880, a road began to be broken between Linsell and Glöte, and the following year extended to Lofsdalen. From 1900 to 1901, a new highway was built between Linsell and Glöte. In 1931 the final stretch of road between Glöte and Lofsdalen was completed. In 1923, a road connection was made west to Högvålen.

Traditionality associated with fishing and hunting, Lofsdalen was developed during the mid 20th century as a ski destination offering alpine skiing, cross-country skiing trails and downhill runs.[2]

In the Lofsdalen village there are a total of 170 constant inhabitants. Whereas in the whole Lofsdalen area there are 262 inhabitants. https://www.lofsdalen.com/sites/cb_lofsdalen/files/2020-02/År-2019-Nuläge-1%20%281%29.pdf

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Svenska ortnamn med uttalsuppgifter. Jöran Sahlgren. Gösta Bergman. sv. 1979. 16.
  2. Web site: Lofsdalen: The real Swedish wilderness . The Local Europe AB . January 1, 2019.