Hässleholm
- 📍 Location: Skåne County,
79 km north-east of Malmö - 🌍 Region: Götaland
- 👥 Population: 51,915 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Hässleholm, Tyringe, Vinslöv
- 📐 Area: 1,274 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 435 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 Hässleholm Municipality?
Hässleholm Municipality had 51,915 residents on December 31, 2025, down 95 (0.2%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Hässleholm Municipality in?
Hässleholm Municipality is in Skåne County, in the Götaland region of Sweden. The county has 33 municipalities and its seat is Malmö.
What are the largest towns in Hässleholm Municipality?
The largest urban area is Hässleholm with 19,760 residents, followed by Tyringe (4,752), Vinslöv (4,113), Bjärnum (2,762) and Sösdala (1,835). In total the municipality has 18 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Hässleholm from Malmö?
Hässleholm is about 79 km from the county seat Malmö in a straight line; Malmö lies to the south-west of Hässleholm. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Hässleholm from Stockholm?
Hässleholm is about 435 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Hässleholm Municipality?
The land area of Hässleholm Municipality is 1,274 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 41 residents per km².
What is Hässleholm Municipality known for?
Hässleholm Municipality is known for the railway junction around which the town grew, Hovdala Castle with its nature reserve by Lake Finjasjön, Lake Vittsjön and the women's football club Vittsjö GIK, which plays in the Damallsvenskan.