Arvika
- 📍 Location: Värmland County,
60 km north-west of Karlstad - 🌍 Region: Svealand
- 👥 Population: 25,408 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Arvika, Jössefors, Edane
- 📐 Area: 1,659 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 310 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 Arvika Municipality?
Arvika Municipality had 25,408 residents on December 31, 2025, down 524 (2.0%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Arvika Municipality in?
Arvika Municipality is in Värmland County, in the Svealand region of Sweden. The county has 16 municipalities and its seat is Karlstad.
What are the largest towns in Arvika Municipality?
The largest urban area is Arvika with 14,186 residents, followed by Jössefors (695), Edane (672), Sulvik (377) and Klässbol (304). In total the municipality has 6 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Arvika from Karlstad?
Arvika is about 60 km from the county seat Karlstad in a straight line; Karlstad lies to the south-east of Arvika. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Arvika from Stockholm?
Arvika is about 310 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Arvika Municipality?
The land area of Arvika Municipality is 1,659 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 15 residents per km².
What is Arvika Municipality known for?
Arvika Municipality is known for the Rackstad Museum and the artists' colony by Lake Racken, the Glafsfjorden lake and engineering industry including Volvo. It also has the Sågudden open-air museum and the Glaskogen nature reserve.