Frölunda
Encyclopedia
Frölunda is one of 21 borough
s in the city of Gothenburg
. It is located in the south western part of the city, and is the smallest of the boroughs with a population of only 12,855 (2004) on 3.72 square kilometres, although the term Frölunda generally is used for a much wider area covering almost all the city's western suburbs.
The ice hockey team Frölunda HC
is named after Frölunda, but plays in Scandinavium
in central Gothenburg.
Borough
A borough is an administrative division in various countries. In principle, the term borough designates a self-governing township although, in practice, official use of the term varies widely....
s in the city of Gothenburg
Gothenburg
Gothenburg is the second-largest city in Sweden and the fifth-largest in the Nordic countries. Situated on the west coast of Sweden, the city proper has a population of 519,399, with 549,839 in the urban area and total of 937,015 inhabitants in the metropolitan area...
. It is located in the south western part of the city, and is the smallest of the boroughs with a population of only 12,855 (2004) on 3.72 square kilometres, although the term Frölunda generally is used for a much wider area covering almost all the city's western suburbs.
Sports
The following sports clubs are located in Västra Frölunda:- Assyriska BKAssyriska BKAssyriska BK is a Swedish football club located in Västra Frölunda, Gothenburg.-Background:Assyriska BK was formed in 1985 as a sports division of the Assyriska Mesopotamiska Association in Gothenburg. ABK was formed with the objective of promoting their sporting interests in the Assyrian...
- Utsiktens BKUtsiktens BKUtsiktens BK is a Swedish football club located in Västra Frölunda, Gothenburg.-Background:Since their foundation in 1935 Utsiktens BK has participated mainly in the middle and lower divisions of the Swedish football league system. The club currently plays in Division 2 Västra Götaland which is...
- Västra Frölunda IFVästra Frölunda IFVästra Frölunda Idrottsförening is a Swedish football club located in Gothenburg. The club, formed January 1930, is most known for its ability to produce talented youths...
- Näsets SKNäsets SKNäsets SK is a Swedish football club located in Västra Frölunda.-Background:Näsets SK currently plays in Division 4 Göteborg B which is the sixth tier of Swedish football. They play their home matches at the Åkeredsvallen in Västra Frölunda....
- Älvsborgs FFÄlvsborgs FFÄlvsborgs FF is a Swedish football club located in Västra Frölunda.-Background:Älvsborgs FF currently plays in Division 4 Göteborg B which is the sixth tier of Swedish football. They play their home matches at the Apelsinplan in Västra Frölunda....
- IF VästerIF VästerIF Väster is a Swedish football club located in Västra Frölunda. -Background:Idrottsföreningen Väster is a football club from western Göteborg, with Önnered being the main catchment area. The club was formed in 1973 and has over 1000 active members. In addition to the men's and ladies teams the...
The ice hockey team Frölunda HC
Frölunda HC
Frölunda Hockey Club, also known as the Frölunda Indians, are a Swedish professional ice hockey club based in Gothenburg. They are currently playing in the highest Swedish league, Elitserien, where they have played the majority of the seasons during its existence. The last time they played in the...
is named after Frölunda, but plays in Scandinavium
Scandinavium
Scandinavium is the primary indoor sports and event arena in Gothenburg, Sweden. Construction on Scandinavium began in 1969 after decades of setbacks, the arena was built in time for the 350th year anniversary celebration of the City of Gothenburg and was inaugurated on May 18, 1971.Scandinavium...
in central Gothenburg.