Danderyd
- 📍 Location: Stockholm County,
7 km north of Stockholm - 🌍 Region: Svealand
- 👥 Population: 32,500 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Urban area: the main town is part of a larger urban area crossing the municipal border (Statistics Sweden, 2023)
- 📐 Area: 27 km² (land area)
- ⏰ Time zone: CET (UTC +1, DST CEST +2)
- 💰 Currency: Swedish krona (SEK)
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Danderyd Municipality?
Danderyd Municipality had 32,500 residents on December 31, 2025, down 212 (0.6%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Danderyd Municipality in?
Danderyd Municipality is in Stockholm County, in the Svealand region of Sweden. The county has 26 municipalities and its seat is Stockholm.
What are the largest towns in Danderyd Municipality?
According to Statistics Sweden (2023), the main town is part of a larger urban area that crosses the municipal border, and most residents live there. The municipality's own urban areas are Tranholmen (436) residents.
How far is Danderyd from Stockholm?
Danderyd is about 7 km from the county seat Stockholm in a straight line; Stockholm lies to the south of Danderyd. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Danderyd from Gothenburg?
Danderyd is about 400 km from Gothenburg in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Danderyd Municipality?
The land area of Danderyd Municipality is 27 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 1,226 residents per km².
What is Danderyd Municipality known for?
Danderyd Municipality is known for Djursholm Castle on Stora Värtan, Djursholm, founded in 1889 as Sweden's first villa suburb, and Danderyd Hospital, the largest workplace. The municipality has some of the highest median incomes in Sweden.