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Landskrona

Landskrona is a town in Scania, Sweden. Located on the shores of the Öresund, it occupies a natural port, which has lent the town at first military and subsequent commercial significance. Ferries operate from Landskrona to the island of Ven, and for many years there was also a connection to Copenhagen. Landskrona is part of the Øresund region.

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Landskrona is a Swedish town on the Öresund strait with a natural harbor that has made it strategically important for both military and trade purposes throughout its history. Today it serves as a ferry hub connecting to the nearby island of Ven and is part of the broader Øresund region.

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Settlement.official_name: Landskrona
Settlement.image_skyline: Landskrona aerial.jpg
Settlement.image_caption: Aerial view of Landskrona
Settlement.image_shield: Landskrona fulla vapen.svg
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_name: Sweden
Settlement.subdivision_type3: Municipality
Settlement.subdivision_name3: Landskrona Municipality
Settlement.subdivision_type2: County
Settlement.subdivision_name2: Scania County
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Province
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Scania

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Contents

History
Geography
Townscape
Harbour
History of the Øresund traffic
Allotments
Copenhagen Airport influence
Demographics
Culture
Sports
Transport
Notable people
See also
Notes
References
External links

It is the seat of Landskrona Municipality. Landskrona is also the name of a district in Landskrona Municipality which is slightly smaller than the urban area.