Trollhättan is a medium-sized municipality in western Sweden with around 60,000 inhabitants. Known for its industrial legacy and natural surroundings along the Göta River, Trollhättan is committed to fostering an inclusive, creative, and sustainable urban environment.
The municipality works actively with public art, youth engagement, and inclusive urban design. Key initiatives include Skulpturrundan: an outdoor art trail along the canal that makes art accessible to all. Ongoing investments in playgrounds that prioritize safe, stimulating environments for children and families. Trollhättan also revitalizes public spaces like Folkets Park, transforming them into cultural and social meeting points for residents. Through Land Art exhibitions and a vibrant local art gallery (Konsthallen), the city explores how nature, art, and public participation can intersect.
Trollhättan’s Department of Culture and Leisure collaborates across sectors to promote social cohesion and active citizenship. These efforts align strongly with the values of the New European Bauhaus; sustainability, inclusion, and beauty. The city sees international collaboration, such as in the RETHINK project, as a key to further innovation and knowledge exchange.
