The main town in the municipality offers everything you need – from preschool to high school, restaurants, hotels, and shops. With a central location to the east, west, north, and south, including Jönköping, Växjö, Halmstad, and Gothenburg, Gislaved is an attractive place for families to settle. There are many wonderful businesses and a vibrant community life with activities such as football, floorball, ice hockey, and volleyball. For nature lovers, there are lakes for swimming in the summer and ice skating in the winter. The Nissan River flows quietly through the town, contributing to a peaceful atmosphere. The Trasten area is a charming and green residential neighborhood in central Gislaved, perfect for families with children. The houses, built in the 1960s and 1970s, have a timeless character, and many have undergone extensive renovations with new bathrooms, improved ventilation, and modern windows, creating a fresh and pleasant living environment. Trasten is strategically located between forests and nature on one side and the proximity to the center on the other, providing a perfect balance between greenery and urban conveniences. For families with children, Trasten is ideal due to its proximity to both preschool and school, making daily life smooth and easy. Children can safely reach the playgrounds located in the shared courtyards, where there are plenty of opportunities to play and create memories with neighborhood kids in a safe environment. In the summer of 2024, a new basketball court was inaugurated, surrounded by a green park area – a perfect place for older youth to meet and be active. The area is designed to suit all types of families, with several pleasant outdoor environments that create a park-like feel and encourage community among residents. Here, you can enjoy the tranquility of nature while being close to shops, restaurants, and community services in central Gislaved. With a mix of young people, families, and seniors, Trasten is a place where all generations thrive and live together in harmony. AB Gislavedshus, wholly owned by Gislaved municipality, owns and manages approximately 2,750 apartments, several commercial and office spaces, and garages. Around 4,400 people call our apartments home. We offer a wide variety of housing options, from semi-detached houses to high-rise buildings in different environments – ranging from central locations in larger towns to a village feel in the countryside. At Gislavedshus, everyone should be able to find their own sense of home as tenants.