Life in Ljungby

Work
Private employers:
There are 2,000 companies in Ljungby, 1,700 of which are small or avarage size. Engineering industry predominates. World-known companies are for example: Strålfors, Electrolux, Svetruck, Kalmar Industries, Enertech and Tenneco.
Large public employers:
The Municipality of Ljungby and the County Council of Kronoberg.
Solid labour-market: A strong industry, a growing service-sector and a large number of companies give Ljungby a solid labour-market with very low unemployment.

Studies
The Centre for College Stuides in Ljungby offers several college-educations created in close cooperation between industry, college/universities and the municipality of Ljungby.
In 2006, a new, moden high school was built in Ljungby.

Living
In Ljungby ypu can choose between living in the city, a community 10-30 km from the city or in the countryside. Whichever you choose, you are always close to forests, lakes and open fields.

For the children
Child-care is well developed; there are both public and privare alternatives, located in the city and the communities. Elementary schools are also located in the city as well as several communities.

Spare time
Hiking, fishing, canoeing and skating on the frozen lake - the large forests and many lakes offer many opportunities to relax and enjoy. Ljungby also has a rich cultural arena which offers quality in your spare time.
Museums featuring local artist Sven Ljungberg, story-telling and local history, music and theatre, antiques, art and crafts, and sports such as ice-hockey and soccer are just a few examples of possibilities for recreation in Ljungby.