Alsike

Alsike is a locality in Knivsta Municipality in Uppsala County in Sweden. In 2010, 2,681 people lived there.[1] Alsike is located circa 50 kilometers north of Stockholm and 25 kilometers away from the Arlanda Airport. Alsike is located on the Ingegerdsleden, which is a historic pilgrimage route between the Uppsala Cathedral and the Stockholm Cathedral. The Alsike Abbey is also located here. Alsike clover gets its common name from the settlement.[2]

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Coordinates: 59°48′N 17°46′E / 59.800°N 17.767°E / 59.800; 17.767Coordinates: 59°48′N 17°46′E / 59.800°N 17.767°E / 59.800; 17.767
CountrySweden
ProvinceUppland
CountyUppsala County
MunicipalityKnivsta Municipality
Area
 • Total2.38 km2 (0.92 sq mi)
Population
 (31 December 2010)[1]
 • Total2,681
 • Density1,125/km2 (2,910/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)

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