Kristinehamn
- 📍 Location: Värmland County,
34 km east of Karlstad - 🌍 Region: Svealand
- 👥 Population: 23,590 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Kristinehamn, Björneborg, Bäckhammar
- 📐 Area: 760 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 Kristinehamn Municipality?
Kristinehamn Municipality had 23,590 residents on December 31, 2025, down 600 (2.5%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Kristinehamn Municipality in?
Kristinehamn 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 Kristinehamn Municipality?
The largest urban area is Kristinehamn with 18,358 residents, followed by Björneborg (1,045), Bäckhammar (281) and Ölme (205). In total the municipality has 4 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Kristinehamn from Karlstad?
Kristinehamn is about 34 km from the county seat Karlstad in a straight line; Karlstad lies to the west of Kristinehamn. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Kristinehamn from Stockholm?
Kristinehamn is about 225 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Kristinehamn Municipality?
The land area of Kristinehamn Municipality is 760 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 31 residents per km².
What is Kristinehamn Municipality known for?
Kristinehamn Municipality is known for the 15-metre Picasso sculpture by Lake Vänern, for the Järsberg Runestone, the oldest in Värmland, and for its harbour on the shore of Vänern. The town is named after Queen Christina.