Forshaga
- 📍 Location: Värmland County,
Forshaga: 16 km north of Karlstad - 🌍 Region: Svealand
- 👥 Population: 11,439 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Forshaga, Deje, Dyvelsten
- 📐 Area: 350 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 260 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 Forshaga Municipality?
Forshaga Municipality had 11,439 residents on December 31, 2025, down 85 (0.7%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Forshaga Municipality in?
Forshaga Municipality is in Värmland County, in the Svealand region of Sweden. The county has 16 municipalities and its seat is Karlstad.
What are the largest towns in Forshaga Municipality?
The largest urban area is Forshaga with 6,433 residents, followed by Deje (2,717) and Dyvelsten (271). In total the municipality has 3 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Forshaga from Karlstad?
Forshaga is about 16 km from the county seat Karlstad in a straight line; Karlstad lies to the south of Forshaga. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Forshaga from Stockholm?
Forshaga is about 260 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Forshaga Municipality?
The land area is 350 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 33 residents per km².
What is Forshaga Municipality known for?
Forshaga lies on the Klarälven river and is known for salmon fishing since medieval times and the Klarälvsbanan cycle path on an old railway embankment. Sweden's first railway was built in 1849 between Forshaga and Fryksta, and Stora Enso runs a board mill here.