Mullsjö Municipality

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**Mullsjö Municipality (*Kommun*)**
Jönköping County in Sweden; Habo in the north-western part Map outlining the municipalities of Sweden	Coat of arms
	Municipal facts
	Seat	Mullsjö
	57° 55´ N 14° 05´ E
	County	Jönköping County
	Province	Västergötland
	Area Rank	201 km² 249th of 290
	Population Rank (2005)	7,101 254th of 290
	Population density	35/km²

Mullsjö Municipality is a Swedish municipality in Jönköping County in Småland in southern Sweden. Its seat is in the town Mullsjö with 5,500 inhabitants, situated at 286 meters elevation.

"Sjö" in Swedish means lake, and Mullsjö is situated by the Mull Lake (Mullsjö).

The geography is known for its many lakes and canoeing waters. In the winter, one may enjoy winter sports activities such as cross-country- and down-hill skiing.

There is a folk high school, Mullsjö Folkhögskola in Mullsjö

[edit] Sights

Sights within the municipality include the scenic Ryfors Estates, with its park and nearby golfing course. Näs Lagård in Bjurbäck, southern part of Mullsjö, is one of Swedens most famous places for classical chamber music. Bjurbäcks Konsthall - Artgallery and café. Näs Porthus in Bjurbäck, famous building of cultural historical interest. Also worthwhile is the House of Legends, a museum about Scandinavian folklore, such as trolls, giants, elves and gnomes.