Bräcke
- 📍 Location: Jämtland County,
Bräcke: 62 km south-east of Östersund - 🌍 Region: Norrland
- 👥 Population: 5,950 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Bräcke, Gällö, Pilgrimstad
- 📐 Area: 3,427 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 405 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 Bräcke Municipality?
Bräcke Municipality had 5,950 residents on December 31, 2025, down 231 (3.7%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Bräcke Municipality in?
Bräcke 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 Bräcke Municipality?
The largest urban area is Bräcke with 1,477 residents, followed by Gällö (668), Pilgrimstad (389) and Kälarne (377). In total the municipality has 4 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Bräcke from Östersund?
Bräcke is about 62 km from the county seat Östersund in a straight line; Östersund lies to the north-west of Bräcke. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Bräcke from Stockholm?
Bräcke is about 405 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Bräcke Municipality?
The land area is 3,427 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 1.7 residents per km².
What is Bräcke Municipality known for?
Bräcke Municipality is known as a railway junction where the Main Line Through Upper Norrland begins, and for Lake Revsundssjön. Its economy centres on wood products and farming, and runner Gunder Hägg was born in Albacken near Bräcke.