Lofsdalen (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈlɔ̂fːsˌdɑːlɛn])[1] is a village and ski resort located in the district of Linsell in Härjedalen Municipality, Sweden.
Lofsdalen | |
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 View from Lofsdalen towards Lake Lofssjön | |
  Lofsdalen | |
| Coordinates: 62°007′N 13°016′E / 62.117°N 13.267°E | |
| Country |  Sweden |
| County | Jämtland |
| Municipality | Härjedalen |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
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. [1]
References
edit- ^ Jöran Sahlgren; Gösta Bergman (1979). Svenska ortnamn med uttalsuppgifter (in Swedish). p. 16.
- ^ "Lofsdalen: The real Swedish wilderness". The Local Europe AB. Retrieved January 1, 2019.
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