ETC Solpark in Katrineholm has received the Western Sörmland Tourism Award. Katrineholm, Flen and Vingåker highlighted its combination of tourism, solar energy, research and sustainability.
What happened?
The three municipalities selected ETC Solpark as this year's recipient. The site offers guided tours, a café, exhibitions, events, conferences, charging points and cultivation areas, according to the announcement. It now becomes Western Sörmland's candidate in the regional selection.
Location
Katrineholm, Flen, Vingåker, Sörmland
Impact and significance
The award highlights ways to combine energy, climate issues and visitor experiences. The jury's positive assessment is not measured evidence of visitor numbers, climate benefits or economic impact.
Background
Katrineholm, Flen and Vingåker jointly present the award. Region Sörmland later selects a regional recipient who may have the opportunity to compete for a national tourism award.
Latest update
ETC Solpark is the area's candidate. The regional and national selections have not yet been decided and require later confirmation. This summary is based on the cited public source and reflects the information available when WUA reviewed it on 18 August 2026. It does not replace current instructions from the responsible authority, municipality or organiser. If dates, times, conditions or implementation have changed, the latest information on the original page takes precedence. The headline and text have been editorially rewritten to separate verifiable facts from the source's own assessments. No information outside the cited material has been used to fill gaps; readers should follow the source links for full context. WUA checked the page title, date, location, amounts and status where available, but has not verified matters that the source leaves open, such as final costs, attendance, permits or future results. Time-sensitive details were checked against the source at review, but practical decisions must always rely on the responsible organisation's current notice. WUA does not accept registrations, applications, votes, payments or personal data for the services described and cannot confirm individual eligibility.
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Reviewed: 2026-08-17. Independent editorial content. WUA Sverige is not affiliated with any political party.