Grums
- 📍 Location: Värmland County,
Grums: 24 km west of Karlstad - 🌍 Region: Svealand
- 👥 Population: 8,854 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Grums, Slottsbron, Segmon
- 📐 Area: 388 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 280 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 Grums Municipality?
Grums Municipality had 8,854 residents on December 31, 2025, down 189 (2.1%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Grums Municipality in?
Grums 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 Grums Municipality?
The largest urban area is Grums with 4,975 residents, followed by Slottsbron (1,068) and Segmon (426). In total the municipality has 3 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Grums from Karlstad?
Grums is about 24 km from the county seat Karlstad in a straight line; Karlstad lies to the east of Grums. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Grums from Stockholm?
Grums is about 280 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Grums Municipality?
The land area is 388 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 23 residents per km².
What is Grums Municipality known for?
Grums Municipality, on the north-west shore of Lake Vänern, is known for its forest industry, symbolised by three saw blades in its coat of arms. Inventor Lars Magnus Ericsson was born in Värmskog in the municipality.