Hagfors
- 📍 Location: Värmland County,
73 km north of Karlstad - 🌍 Region: Svealand
- 👥 Population: 11,324 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Hagfors, Ekshärad, Uddeholm
- 📐 Area: 1,833 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 255 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 Hagfors Municipality?
Hagfors Municipality had 11,324 residents on December 31, 2025, down 193 (1.7%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Hagfors Municipality in?
Hagfors 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 Hagfors Municipality?
The largest urban area is Hagfors with 4,731 residents, followed by Ekshärad (955), Uddeholm (563), Råda (339) and Sunnemo (288). In total the municipality has 6 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Hagfors from Karlstad?
Hagfors is about 73 km from the county seat Karlstad in a straight line; Karlstad lies to the south of Hagfors. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Hagfors from Stockholm?
Hagfors is about 255 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Hagfors Municipality?
The land area of Hagfors Municipality is 1,833 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 6.2 residents per km².
What is Hagfors Municipality known for?
Hagfors Municipality is known for the steel company Uddeholms AB, with roots going back to 1668, and for nature with hiking, canoeing and wildlife safaris. The Klarälvsbanan trail runs 90 km from Uddeholm to Karlstad, and sights include the Brattfallet waterfall.