Charlottenberg

This modest Swedish border village in Värmland, Charlottenberg draws a steady stream of Norwegian shoppers crossing for lower prices on alcohol, meat, and confectionery — so much so that locals often leave town to shop in the weeks before Christmas. The village sits close to the Norwegian border, where the Swedish and Norwegian railway systems meet, and has a modest café and restaurant scene for its size.

• Population2,368
• Nearest water from center0.5 km
• Nearest mountain from center4.3 km