Hällefors
- 📍 Location: Örebro County,
Hällefors: 69 km north-west of Örebro - 🌍 Region: Svealand
- 👥 Population: 6,269 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Hällefors, Grythyttan
- 📐 Area: 990 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 205 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 Hällefors Municipality?
Hällefors Municipality had 6,269 residents on December 31, 2025, down 627 (9.1%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Hällefors Municipality in?
Hällefors Municipality is in Örebro County, in the Svealand region of Sweden. The county has 12 municipalities and its seat is Örebro.
What are the largest towns in Hällefors Municipality?
The largest urban area is Hällefors with 4,124 residents, followed by Grythyttan (801). In total the municipality has 2 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Hällefors from Örebro?
Hällefors is about 69 km from the county seat Örebro in a straight line; Örebro lies to the south-east of Hällefors. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Hällefors from Stockholm?
Hällefors is about 205 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Hällefors Municipality?
The land area is 990 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 6.3 residents per km².
What is Hällefors Municipality known for?
Hällefors is known for Grythyttan with Måltidens hus, its culinary school and the Grythyttan Gästgivaregård inn, as well as Loka spa and Loka mineral water. Krokbornsparken is considered Sweden's oldest folk park, and the municipality has over 400 lakes.