The main town in the municipality! Here you will find everything you need – from preschool to high school, restaurants, hotels, shops, and more. With a central location to the east, west, north, and south, such as Jönköping, Växjö, Halmstad, and Gothenburg, Gislaved is an attractive place for families to settle down. The area boasts many wonderful businesses and a vibrant community life with activities like football, floorball, ice hockey, and volleyball. For those who enjoy nature, there is a lake for swimming in the summer and ice skating in the winter. The Nissan River flows quietly and calmly through the town, contributing to a lovely sense of tranquility. The Trasten area is a charming and green residential neighborhood in central Gislaved, providing the perfect living environment for families with children. The houses, built in the 1960s and 1970s, have a classic and timeless character. Many properties have undergone extensive renovations with new bathrooms, improved ventilation, and modern windows, creating a fresh and pleasant living environment. The area is strategically located between forests and nature on one side, and the proximity to the town center on the other, allowing you to enjoy both greenery and urban conveniences within reach. For families with children, Trasten is an ideal place to live due to its closeness to both preschool and school, making daily life smooth and easy. Children can safely reach the playgrounds scattered throughout the communal yards. There are plenty of opportunities for young ones to play and create memories with neighborhood kids in a safe environment. In the summer of 2024, a new basketball court was also inaugurated, surrounded by a green park area – a perfect place for older youth to meet and be active. The area is designed to accommodate all types of families, with several pleasant outdoor environments that create a park-like atmosphere and encourage community among residents. Here you can enjoy both the tranquility of nature and the proximity to shops, restaurants, and community services in central Gislaved. With a mix of young people, families, and seniors, Trasten is a neighborhood where all generations thrive and live together in harmony. AB Gislavedshus is wholly owned by Gislaved municipality, and we own and manage approximately 2,750 apartments, several commercial and office spaces, garages, and more. Around 4,400 people call our apartments home. We offer a wide variety in our housing options: everything 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. Everyone should be able to find their own sense of home when renting from Gislavedshus.