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 becomes an attractive place for families to settle. The area offers many wonderful businesses and a vibrant community life with activities like 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 and calmly through the town, contributing to a wonderful sense of tranquility. 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 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. Trasten is strategically located between forest and nature on one side and the city center on the other, providing access to both greenery and urban amenities. For families with children, Trasten is an ideal choice due to its proximity to both preschool and school, making everyday life smooth and easy. Children can safely reach the playgrounds located in the shared courtyards, and there are plenty of opportunities for the young ones to play and create memories with neighborhood kids in a safe area. In the summer of 2024, a new basketball court was also inaugurated, surrounded by a green park environment – 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 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 place 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: 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.