Hallstahammar
- 📍 Location: Västmanland County,
17 km west of Västerås - 🌍 Region: Svealand
- 👥 Population: 16,600 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Hallstahammar, Kolbäck, Södra Hallstahammar
- 📐 Area: 170 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 110 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 Hallstahammar Municipality?
Hallstahammar Municipality had 16,600 residents on December 31, 2025, up 200 (1.2%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Hallstahammar Municipality in?
Hallstahammar Municipality is in Västmanland County, in the Svealand region of Sweden. The county has 10 municipalities and its seat is Västerås.
What are the largest towns in Hallstahammar Municipality?
The largest urban area is Hallstahammar with 10,147 residents, followed by Kolbäck (2,108), Södra Hallstahammar (1,027), Strömsholm (700) and Västra Hallstahammar (478). In total the municipality has 6 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Hallstahammar from Västerås?
Hallstahammar is about 17 km from the county seat Västerås in a straight line; Västerås lies to the east of Hallstahammar. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Hallstahammar from Stockholm?
Hallstahammar is about 110 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Hallstahammar Municipality?
The land area of Hallstahammar Municipality is 170 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 97 residents per km².
What is Hallstahammar Municipality known for?
Hallstahammar Municipality is known for Strömsholm Palace on Lake Mälaren, a centre of Swedish equestrian sport since the 16th century, Kolbäck Church from the 13th century and a long industrial tradition of iron and metalworking at the falls of the Kolbäcksån.