Älvdalen
- 📍 Location: Dalarna County,
Älvdalen: 110 km north-west of Falun - 🌍 Region: Svealand
- 👥 Population: 6,831 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Älvdalen, Idre, Rot
- 📐 Area: 6,909 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 305 km in a straight line
- ⏰ Time zone: CET (UTC +1, DST CEST +2)
- 💰 Currency: Swedish krona (SEK)
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Älvdalen Municipality?
Älvdalen Municipality had 6,831 residents on December 31, 2025, down 202 (2.9%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Älvdalen Municipality in?
Älvdalen Municipality is in Dalarna County, in the Svealand region of Sweden. The county has 15 municipalities and its seat is Falun.
What are the largest towns in Älvdalen Municipality?
The largest urban area is Älvdalen with 1,871 residents, followed by Idre (695), Rot (678), Särna (655) and Västermyckeläng (372). In total the municipality has 8 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Älvdalen from Falun?
Älvdalen is about 110 km from the county seat Falun in a straight line; Falun lies to the south-east of Älvdalen. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Älvdalen from Stockholm?
Älvdalen is about 305 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Älvdalen Municipality?
The land area is 6,909 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 1.0 residents per km².
What is Älvdalen Municipality known for?
Älvdalen Municipality is known for Fulufjället and Töfsingdalen national parks, the Idre ski resort and mountains such as Storvätteshågna and Städjan. Elfdalian, a dialect very different from standard Swedish, is spoken here.