Move to Älmhult from the Netherlands
Welkom thuis! Välkommen hem! Welcome home! Älmhult is an idyllic, exciting, international part of Småland and of the world. It is the heart of IKEA and a safe and secure place to live.
Älmhult is home to approximately 18 000 people, from all corners of the globe. Here, you’ll find:
- Great schools and childcare
- Safe neighbourhoods with short distances to everything
- A mix of jobs in tech, education, retail, engineering, design and public services
- Nature right outside your door
- An international community that keeps growing
It’s easy to get around, easy to settle in, and easy to feel at home.
Meet the Beekhuis family
In August 2024, Jan-Jaap and Myrthe moved from Amersfoort in the Netherlands to Älmhult with their children. They came for Jan-Jaap's opportunity to work in the beating heart of IKEA, for nature and for a calmer way of living. They stayed because they found a community that welcomed them in.
Within one week we were able to buy a house. In the second week, we were embraced by the Dutch community and made new friends, says Jan-Jaap.
Today, 103 people living in Älmhult are born in the Netherlands, according to figures from 31 December 2024 from Statistics Sweden. But you will also find a wider international community; more than 50 languages are spoken here.
A healthy work–life balance
The Beekhuis family live 10 kilometers north of Älmhult, surrounded by forest and a quiet lake. During the first months, Myrthe studied Swedish full-time, and now she works as a doctor at Achima Care Älmhults vårdcentral.
My wife or I use a mountain bike to get to work in Älmhult. It’s a wonderful trip straight into nature. We do this all year round – even in snow, rain and ice. It’s a great way to start the day, says Jan-Jaap.
The children go to the International School of Älmhult and Swedish daycare and during leisure time, the family enjoys outdoor activites. In winter they skate, ski and mountain bike. In summer they swim, kayak and run. Weekends are a mix of small home projects, friends and sports.
Insights and learnings about moving to Älmhult
So, what worried Jan-Jaap and Myrthe before moving? What turned out to be easier than expected? And what do they wish they had known before moving? Read the full interview at Business Region Kronoberg's website.
Jan-Jaap and Myrthe – a leap to Småland | Business Region Kronoberg External link.
Join us for a guided tour this summer
Curious about what life in Älmhult could look like for you? Come along to our guided tour in either June or August to explore Älmhult, and get a feel for the area, the lifestyle, and the opportunities it has to offer.
Book your spot now and we will get back to you with more details once registration has closed. The registration closes on 12 April.
Part of Älmhult's town center from above.
Contact
If you are curious about moving to Älmhult but cannot visit us in June or August, or if you have questions about the tour this summer, you are welcome to contact Lars by phone or email.
Lars Persson
Head of Business Development, Älmhult municipality