Älvsjö (borough)
Älvsjö is a borough (Swedish: stadsdelsområde) in the southern part of Stockholm Municipality, Sweden. It encompasses several districts (Swedish: stadsdelar), including:
- Älvsjö
- Herrängen
- Långbro
- Långsjö
- Solberga
- Örby
- Högdalen
- Bandhagen
- Stureby
- Gubbängen
- Tallkrogen
Älvsjö is well-known for being the location of Stockholmsmässan, one of Sweden's largest exhibition and convention centers. The borough has a mix of residential areas, commercial zones, and green spaces. It is served by the Älvsjö train station, a major hub for both commuter and long-distance trains. The borough is administered by the Älvsjö borough council, which is responsible for local services such as schools, elderly care, and parks. The population varies depending on how the borough boundaries are defined, but generally falls within the range of tens of thousands of residents.
The history of the area dates back several centuries, with evidence of agricultural settlements and estates. The more modern development of Älvsjö as a residential and commercial area is largely linked to the expansion of Stockholm and the construction of the railway.