Boden is a
localityUrban area is a common English translation of the Swedish term tätort. The official term in English, used by Statistics Sweden, is, however, locality. There are 1,940 localities in Sweden . They could be compared with census-designated places in the United States.A tätort in Sweden has a minimum of...
and the seat of
Boden MunicipalityBoden Municipality is a municipality in Norrbotten County in northern Sweden. Its seat is located in Boden.In 1919 the evolving garrison town of Boden was detached from Överluleå and instituted as a city municipality of its own. In 1967 the rest of Överluleå was merged into the city together with...
in
Norrbotten CountyNorrbotten County is the northernmost county or län of Sweden. It borders Västerbotten County to the southwest, the Gulf of Bothnia to the southeast. It also borders the counties of Nordland and Troms in Norway to the northwest, and Lapland Province in Finland to the northeast.The name...
,
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with 18,680 inhabitants in 2005.
History
The town of Boden started as a railway junction where the Northern Line (
Norra stambananThe Northern Main Line is long electrified railway in Sweden, between Gävle or Storvik and Ånge. The railway consists of single track except the parts between Mo grindar and Holmsveden, Kilafors and Bollnäs, and Ramsjö and Ovansjö, a total of double track....
, opened 1894) met with the Ore Line (
MalmbananThe Iron Ore Line is a long railway line between Riksgränsen and Boden in Norrbotten County, Sweden. The line contains two branches, from Kiruna to Svappavaara and from Gällivare to Koskullskulle. The term is often colloquially used to also include the Ofoten Line, from Riksgränsen to Narvik in...
) from the rich iron ore fields in northern Sweden.
The town experienced increased growth when the
Boden FortressBoden Fortress is a modern fortress consisting of several major and minor forts and fortifications surrounding the city of Boden, Norrbotten, in northern Sweden. The fortress was originally intended to stop or delay attacks from the east or coastal assaults, which at the time of construction meant...
was constructed in the beginning of the 20th century. The purpose of the fortress was to defend Sweden from a possible attack from the east, where Russia was considered the most dangerous threat.
The first official writings about Boden, was in a 1500~ tax paper, where the mention of "Boden village" with 7 homes.
Boden got the title of
cityA city is a relatively large and permanent settlement. Although there is no agreement on how a city is distinguished from a town within general English language meanings, many cities have a particular administrative, legal, or historical status based on local law.For example, in the U.S...
in 1919. This title became obsolete in 1971 and Boden is now the seat of Boden Municipality.
Industry
Today Boden is still a military stronghold, and houses the largest garrison of the
Swedish ArmyThe Swedish Army is one of the oldest standing armies in the world and a branch of the Swedish Armed Forces; it is in charge of land operations. General Sverker Göranson is the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Army.- Organization :...
.
The army and the municipality are the two largest employers in Boden. As the military is continuously disarming, with the five regiments united into one garrison, the population has decreased by 2,000 people over the past ten years.
The famous
FällknivenFällkniven, is a Swedish-based manufacturer of knives and knife-related gear and apparel. Fällkniven was founded in 1984 by company president Peter Hjortberger. The company started by importing knives and, in 1987, began designing their own knives.-Products:...
knives are from Boden.
Well-known Boden Citizens, Former or Current
- Amle, singer/songwriter
- Moa-Lisa Björk, translator
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- Brolle Jr, singer
- Thomas Deutgen, journalist
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- Lars-Anders Edström, inventor
- Tommy Eliasson, skicrosser
- Peter Englund
Peter Englund is a Swedish author and historian, and the permanent secretary of the Swedish Academy since 1 June 2009.-Biography:...
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, Permanent secretary of the Swedish AcademyThe Swedish Academy , founded in 1786 by King Gustav III, is one of the Royal Academies of Sweden.-History:The Swedish Academy was founded in 1786 by King Gustav III. Modelled after the Académie française, it has 18 members. The motto of the Academy is "Talent and Taste"...
(2009-)
- Stefan Gunnarsson
Stefan Gunnarsson, born October 24, 1968 in Boden, Sweden, is a Swedish musician, known as team captain in the Swedish TV program "Så ska det låta"....
, singer, piano player
- Stina Honkamaa, VP, Google Sweden
- Kerstin Johansson, author
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- Eyvind Johnson
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winner in literature 1974
- Bert-Olav Karlsson, ice hockey player
- Yeni Karlsson, singer
- Lennart Klockare
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, politicianA politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
- Bengt Kostenius, author
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- Daniel Larsson, ice hockey player
- Leif Lindmark, professor of Business Economy
- Barry Lundqvist, football player
- Petter Nallo, author
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, game designer
- Alf Nilsson, actor
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- Petra Nordlund, news anchor
- Curt Nordmark, football player
- Susanna Rosén, author and journalist
- Holger Rosenquist, choreographer
- Helena Ruthström, handboll player
- Margareta Stone, actress
- Stig Strömholm
Stig Fredrik Strömholm , Swedish, former rector magnificus of Uppsala University.Strömholm received his education in Uppsala . He completed a doctorate in Law in Uppsala in 1966. He was Professor in Jurisprudence in Uppsala from 1969, and Professor in Private Law and Conflict of Laws there 1982-1997...
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, rector magnificus
- Stig Sundqvist
Stig "Vittjärv" Sundqvist is a retired Swedish professional footballer. He played 11 games for the Swedish national team and scored 3 goals in the 1950 FIFA World Cup, helping Sweden to a third place finish and their first ever world cup medal. After the World Cup he left Swedish side IFK...
, football player
- Bertil Sundstedt, painter and sculptor
- Gunnar Svensson, pianist
- Robert Vallmark, illustrator
- Stig Synnergren
Stig Gustaf Eugén Synnergren was a General in the Swedish Army and Supreme Commander of the Swedish Armed Forces 1970-1978....
, former Swedish Supreme Commander
- Mats Ulander, ice hockey player
- Sven Utterström
Sven "Uttern" L. Utterström was a Swedish skier who competed in cross country.He was born in Boden, Sweden and won several medals at the Winter Olympics, the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships, and the Holmenkollen ski festival.Utterström won the 50 km cross country event at the Holmenkollen ski...
, skier
- Stig Vig, lead singer of Dag Vag
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- Niclas Wallin
Niclas Wallin is a Swedish professional ice hockey player currently playing for Luleå of the Swedish Elitserien .-Playing career:...
, ice hockey player
- Hans Wallmark
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- Edvard Vestberg, psychiatrist
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- David Åström, artist
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, music producer och music critician
- Fredrik Öberg, ice hockey player
- Johanna Larsson, tennis
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player
Sports
The following sports clubs are located in Boden:
- Hedens IF
Hedens IF is a Swedish football club located in Boden. -Background:Hedens IF currently plays in Division 4 Norrbotten Norra which is the sixth tier of Swedish football. They play their home matches at the Olympia, Heden in Boden....
- Skogså IF
Skogså IF is a Swedish football club located in Boden. -Background:Skogså IF currently plays in Division 4 Norrbotten Norra which is the sixth tier of Swedish football. They play their home matches at the Boden Arena in Boden....
- Vittjärvs IK
Vittjärvs IK is a Swedish football club located in Boden. -Background:Vittjärvs IK currently plays in Division 4 Norrbotten Norra which is the sixth tier of Swedish football. They play their home matches at the Tjärnbacken Vittjärv in Boden....