Berg Municipality: Svenstavik, Hackås, Klövsjö
- 📍 Location: Jämtland County,
Svenstavik: 46 km south of Östersund - 🌍 Region: Norrland
- 👥 Population: 7,085 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Svenstavik, Hackås, Klövsjö
- 📐 Area: 5,741 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 430 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 Berg Municipality?
Berg Municipality had 7,085 residents on December 31, 2025, down 35 (0.5%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Berg Municipality in?
Berg Municipality is in Jämtland County, in the Norrland region of Sweden. The county has 8 municipalities and its seat is Östersund.
What are the largest towns in Berg Municipality?
The largest urban area is Svenstavik with 974 residents, followed by Hackås (591), Klövsjö (358), Myrviken (286) and Åsarne (259). In total the municipality has 5 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Svenstavik from Östersund?
Svenstavik is about 46 km from the county seat Östersund in a straight line; Östersund lies to the north of Svenstavik. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Svenstavik from Stockholm?
Svenstavik is about 430 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Berg Municipality?
The land area is 5,741 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 1.2 residents per km².
What is Berg Municipality known for?
Berg Municipality in Jämtland is known for Helags mountain, with Sweden's southernmost glacier, and for Flatruet, crossed by Sweden's highest public road. The Hoverberget nature reserve lies near Svenstavik, and Sámi reindeer herding is part of local life.