Båstad
- 📍 Location: Skåne County,
Båstad: 94 km north of Malmö - 🌍 Region: Götaland
- 👥 Population: 16,046 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Båstad, Förslöv, Torekov
- 📐 Area: 218 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 445 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 Båstad Municipality?
Båstad Municipality had 16,046 residents on December 31, 2025, up 633 (4.1%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Båstad Municipality in?
Båstad Municipality is in Skåne County, in the Götaland region of Sweden. The county has 33 municipalities and its seat is Malmö.
What are the largest towns in Båstad Municipality?
The largest urban area is Båstad with 7,073 residents, followed by Förslöv (2,484), Torekov (1,044), Grevie (1,031) and Västra Karup (604). In total the municipality has 5 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Båstad from Malmö?
Båstad is about 94 km from the county seat Malmö in a straight line; Malmö lies to the south of Båstad. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Båstad from Stockholm?
Båstad is about 445 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Båstad Municipality?
The land area is 218 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 74 residents per km².
What is Båstad Municipality known for?
Båstad Municipality is known for the Swedish Open tennis tournament, held every summer since 1948, and for Norrviken Gardens. The Hallandsåsen ridge runs through the municipality, and Torekov is a well-known summer village.