Askersund
- 📍 Location: Örebro County,
46 km south of Örebro - 🌍 Region: Svealand
- 👥 Population: 11,382 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Askersund, Åsbro, Åmmeberg
- 📐 Area: 820 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 185 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 Askersund Municipality?
Askersund Municipality had 11,382 residents on December 31, 2025, down 89 (0.8%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Askersund Municipality in?
Askersund Municipality is in Örebro County, in the Svealand region of Sweden. The county has 12 municipalities and its seat is Örebro.
What are the largest towns in Askersund Municipality?
The largest urban area is Askersund with 4,271 residents, followed by Åsbro (1,460), Åmmeberg (443), Zinkgruvan (334) and Hammar (268). In total the municipality has 7 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Askersund from Örebro?
Askersund is about 46 km from the county seat Örebro in a straight line; Örebro lies to the north of Askersund. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Askersund from Stockholm?
Askersund is about 185 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Askersund Municipality?
The land area of Askersund Municipality is 820 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 14 residents per km².
What is Askersund Municipality known for?
Askersund Municipality is known for its location in the northern archipelago of Lake Vättern, the wooden town centre of Askersund and Stjernsund Castle, an 18th-century manor with a well-preserved mid-19th-century interior. It lies on the edge of the Tiveden forest.