Karlsborg
- 📍 Location: Västra Götaland County,
Karlsborg: 175 km north-east of Göteborg - 🌍 Region: Götaland
- 👥 Population: 7,047 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Karlsborg, Mölltorp, Forsvik
- 📐 Area: 408 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 225 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 Karlsborg Municipality?
Karlsborg Municipality had 7,047 residents on December 31, 2025, up 85 (1.2%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Karlsborg Municipality in?
Karlsborg Municipality is in Västra Götaland County, in the Götaland region of Sweden. The county has 49 municipalities and its seat is Göteborg.
What are the largest towns in Karlsborg Municipality?
The largest urban area is Karlsborg with 3,876 residents, followed by Mölltorp (1,048), Forsvik (323) and Undenäs (207). In total the municipality has 4 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Karlsborg from Göteborg?
Karlsborg is about 175 km from the county seat Göteborg in a straight line; Göteborg lies to the south-west of Karlsborg. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Karlsborg from Stockholm?
Karlsborg is about 225 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Karlsborg Municipality?
The land area is 408 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 17 residents per km².
What is Karlsborg Municipality known for?
Karlsborg Municipality is known for Karlsborg Fortress on Lake Vättern, built from 1819 to 1909 as Sweden's reserve capital and now home to a fortress museum. The Göta Canal runs through Karlsborg, and part of Tiveden National Park lies in the municipality.