Kristianstad
Kristianstad is a city and the seat of Kristianstad Municipality in Skåne County, southern Sweden. It lies in the northeastern part of Skåne, on the Helge å river, and is closely associated with Kristianstads Vattenrike, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve known for wetlands, biodiversity, and birdlife.
The city was founded in 1614 by King Gustav II Adolf as a fortress town to consolidate
Today the city preserves elements of its 17th-century planning, with a historic center that includes traditional
Economically, Kristianstad functions as an administrative and service center for the region, with education, healthcare, and