Ankarsrum


Ankarsrum is a locality situated in Västervik Municipality, Kalmar County, Sweden with 1,254 inhabitants in 2010.

History

There is written evidence for Ankarsrum dating to about 1430 and from 1544.
In 1655, the ironworks was founded in the town. Originally known for manufacturing, among other things, cast iron kitchen stoves and bathtubs, the company was acquired by Electrolux in 1969 who then moved the Assistent production line from Motala to here.

Access

Ankarsrum can be accessed via Swedish national road 40. In addition, Ankarsum has a preserved station building on the which is operated during the summer.