Vejbystrand

Vejbystrand was a bimunicipal locality situated in Skåne County, Sweden with 2,721 inhabitants in 2010.[1] The majority of its population lived in Ängelholm Municipality and a minority in Båstad Municipality. It is included in Ängelholm from 2015 on.

For Vejby Strand in Denmark, see Vejby, Gribskov Municipality
Vejbystrand
Vejbystrand
Coordinates: 56°19′N 12°46′E
CountrySweden
ProvinceSkåne
CountySkåne County
MunicipalityÄngelholm Municipality
and Båstad Municipality
Area
  Total2.74 km2 (1.06 sq mi)
Population
 (31 December 2010)[1]
  Total2,721
  Density992/km2 (2,570/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)

The most famous building in Vejbystrand was the kitchen/admin building of Kronprinsessan Victorias kustsanatorium, built in 1903. The building was taken down in May 2010 and will be replaced by apartments.

Vejbystrand is a popular vacation area for Swedes and people visiting Sweden. There is one hotel (Vejby Strand Hotel) and one hostel and also many summer houses for rent.

References

  1. "Tätorternas landareal, folkmängd och invånare per km2 2005 och 2010" (in Swedish). Statistics Sweden. 14 December 2011. Archived from the original on 10 January 2012. Retrieved 10 January 2012.


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