Historical and cultural treasures were also lost, as in many Swedish cities, from demolitions during the 1960s and 1970s, but many historic buildings remain, especially in the western part of the city.
Город был многократно повреждён пожарами, самый крупный из которых был в мае 1702 года, но многие исторические здания сохранились, особенно в западной части города.