Kulturmiljöområden
Kulturmiljöområden are legally defined areas in Sweden that protect significant cultural and historical environments. These areas are established by municipalities, often in collaboration with the County Administrative Board (Länsstyrelsen), to preserve tangible and intangible aspects of cultural heritage. The designation aims to safeguard not only buildings and structures but also the surrounding landscape, historical land use patterns, and the overall character that makes the area historically and culturally valuable.
The protection afforded to kulturmiljöområden is intended to guide future development and ensure that any changes
Designation processes involve identifying areas with significant cultural historical value, often based on research and surveys.