Gnesta
- 📍 Location: Södermanland County,
Gnesta: 37 km north-east of Nyköping - 🌍 Region: Svealand
- 👥 Population: 11,343 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Gnesta, Björnlunda, Stjärnhov
- 📐 Area: 463 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 53 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 Gnesta Municipality?
Gnesta Municipality had 11,343 residents on December 31, 2025, down 78 (0.7%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Gnesta Municipality in?
Gnesta Municipality is in Södermanland County, in the Svealand region of Sweden. The county has 9 municipalities and its seat is Nyköping.
What are the largest towns in Gnesta Municipality?
The largest urban area is Gnesta with 6,472 residents, followed by Björnlunda (853) and Stjärnhov (604). In total the municipality has 3 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Gnesta from Nyköping?
Gnesta is about 37 km from the county seat Nyköping in a straight line; Nyköping lies to the south-west of Gnesta. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Gnesta from Stockholm?
Gnesta is about 53 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Gnesta Municipality?
The land area is 463 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 24 residents per km².
What is Gnesta Municipality known for?
Gnesta Municipality is known as the filming location for Hedestad in the 2009 film The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. It has many summer houses, Lake Sillen, nature reserves such as Marvikarna and Björndalsbergen, and several stages of the Sörmlandsleden trail.