I moved to Åmål
Every month you can read here about someone who has moved to Åmål. Check back soon to meet a new resident and get an inside look at life in Åmål.
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Name: Carmen Gloria Montero
Carmen has lived i Åmål 21 years. She has a husband and three children.
Occupation: Carmen is a recreation leader, who supervises before and after-school activities at Södra Skolan, an elementary school in Åmål
Why did you move to Åmål?
We came here from Chile as political refugees. When we were deciding where to live, someone told us about Åmål and it sounded like a good place. Åmål had just decided to take in refugees
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What do you like about Åmål?
Åmål is a really pretty and nice town. I feel at home here. The location on Lake Vänern only makes it better. I love living close to water. And Åmål is also centrally located. It’s not far to Karlstad or Gothenburg. And there’s a lot happening all the time. I think it’s good for children to grow up in a small town, where they are more protected. Åmål is a great town for families.
What is your favorite place in town?
I love the forest. If I’m tired, I take a long walk in the woods and then I feel much better. And there’s a lot of woods here!
What tips do you have for others who move to Åmål?
Get involved in a club. That’s where you meet people and build up a network. It’s great when you have kids, because there are so many different sport clubs for them, for example, football.