In sports, there is one team of national recognition and the pride of the town: Örkelljunga Volleybollklubb.

Usually both the male and female teams are top contestant in the highest national league; having won it on several occasions.

Geographically, Örkelljunga Municipality is situated in north-western Scania on the border to the provinces Halland and Småland.

These parts of Scania are notable for a varied terrain of leaf woods, farming areas and small lakes.

The closest large city is Helsingborg on the west coast, less than half an hour car drive away.