[3] According to legend, Lidingö was a place where the Vikings would gather before setting sails to eastern areas, however no proof have been found to confirm that theory.Lidingö was first mentioned in writing in 1328, called Lydhingö when the entire island and the farms were owned by Bo Johnsson Grip.Lidingö is one of the wealthiest municipalities in Sweden, with the fourth highest median income per capita.Chairman of the municipal executive board is Anna Rheyneuclaudes Kihlman from the Moderate Party.Millesgården is an art museum and sculpture garden, located on the island of Lidingö, created by Carl and his wife Olga Milles.In 1942, Lidingö created a committee to provide support for the people in Lohja (Swedish: Lojo) in the southern part of Finland who suffered badly during World War II.As the Baltic countries were liberated from the Soviet Union in 1990-1991, Lidingö looked for a new sister city in the area.
Dalénum where AGA have the head office since 1912.