Bollnäs
- 📍 Location: Gävleborg County,
88 km north-west of Gävle - 🌍 Region: Norrland
- 👥 Population: 26,018 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Bollnäs, Arbrå, Kilafors
- 📐 Area: 1,823 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 240 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 Bollnäs Municipality?
Bollnäs Municipality had 26,018 residents on December 31, 2025, down 791 (3.0%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Bollnäs Municipality in?
Bollnäs Municipality is in Gävleborg County, in the Norrland region of Sweden. The county has 10 municipalities and its seat is Gävle.
What are the largest towns in Bollnäs Municipality?
The largest urban area is Bollnäs with 13,918 residents, followed by Arbrå (1,992), Kilafors (1,115), Lottefors (372) and Vallsta (331). In total the municipality has 9 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Bollnäs from Gävle?
Bollnäs is about 88 km from the county seat Gävle in a straight line; Gävle lies to the south-east of Bollnäs. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Bollnäs from Stockholm?
Bollnäs is about 240 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Bollnäs Municipality?
The land area of Bollnäs Municipality is 1,823 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 14 residents per km².
What is Bollnäs Municipality known for?
Bollnäs Municipality is known for bandy, with Bollnäs GIF in the top division, and for its 14th and 15th century church with a large collection of medieval wooden sculptures. It is also a historic railway town on the Northern Main Line.