Ronneby named Blekinge's best outdoor municipality for 2026

Ronneby has been named the best outdoor municipality in Blekinge county according to the 'Sweden's Outdoor Municipality 2026' report. Ronneby tied for first place nationally in the survey, while Olofström ranked second and Karlskrona third within the Blekinge region. Karlskrona was also recognized as the county's most improved municipality over the last three years.

The report highlights a critical need for increased physical activity among youth, noting that over 85 percent of children in Blekinge do not meet the recommendation of one hour of daily physical activity. Kristina Ljungros, Secretary General of Friluftsfrämjandet, emphasized that children's health and development are strengthened by spending time in green environments.

To address these challenges, Friluftsfrämjandet has proposed three measures for the next government: reintroducing mandatory outdoor days in schools, doubling funding for leader-led outdoor life, and increasing LONA grants to help municipalities develop outdoor plans and infrastructure. The awards are presented by Naturvårdsverket, Svenskt Friluftsliv, and the Swedish Leisure and Culture Managers Association.