# Swedish outdoor municipality awards 2026 > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/swedish-outdoor-municipality-awards-2026 > Updated: 2026-08-26T19:54:11.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. The ‘Sweden’s Outdoor Municipality 2026’ report has identified top-performing municipalities across different Swedish counties. In Blekinge, Ronneby was named the best outdoor municipality, tying for first place nationally, followed by Olofström and Karlskrona. In Norrbotten, Kalix received the top ranking, with Arjeplog recognized as the most improved municipality. The reports highlight a significant public health concern regarding physical activity among youth. In Blekinge, over 85 percent of children do not meet the recommended one hour of daily physical activity, while in Norrbotten, the figure is 80 percent. To address these trends, Friluftsfrämjandet/Friluftsföreningen has proposed several measures to the government, including reintroducing mandatory outdoor days in schools, doubling funding for leader-led outdoor activities, and increasing LONA grants to support municipal infrastructure and outdoor planning. The awards are based on surveys evaluating municipal planning, cooperation, and specific outdoor initiatives. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-26: Kalix named Norrbotten's top outdoor municipality for 2026 Kalix is named Norrbotten's best outdoor municipality for 2026, with Arjeplog recognized as the most improved. Experts urge government action to boost children's physical activity through outdoor life. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kalix-named-norrbottens-top-outdoor-municipality-for-2026 ### 2026-08-26: Ronneby named Blekinge's best outdoor municipality for 2026 Ronneby has been named Blekinge's best outdoor municipality for 2026, while Karlskrona was recognized as the region's most improved. Experts urge more investment to boost children's physical activity. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ronneby-named-blekinges-best-outdoor-municipality-for-2026 --- Cite as: Swedish outdoor municipality awards 2026. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/swedish-outdoor-municipality-awards-2026