Laholm
- đ Location: Halland County,
Laholm: 21 km south-east of Halmstad - đ Region: Götaland
- đ„ Population: 26,565 (Dec 31, 2025)
- đïž Largest towns: Laholm, Mellbystrand, Veinge
- đ Area: 886 kmÂČ (land area)
- đ To Stockholm: about 430 km in a straight line
- â° Time zone: CET (UTC +1, DST CEST +2)
- đ° Currency: Swedish krona (SEK)
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Laholm Municipality?
Laholm Municipality had 26,565 residents on December 31, 2025, up 598 (2.3%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Laholm Municipality in?
Laholm Municipality is in Halland County, in the Götaland region of Sweden. The county has 6 municipalities and its seat is Halmstad.
What are the largest towns in Laholm Municipality?
The largest urban area is Laholm with 6,861 residents, followed by Mellbystrand (4,641), Veinge (1,444), KnÀred (1,177) and VÄxtorp (1,098). In total the municipality has 13 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Laholm from Halmstad?
Laholm is about 21 km from the county seat Halmstad in a straight line; Halmstad lies to the north-west of Laholm. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Laholm from Stockholm?
Laholm is about 430 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Laholm Municipality?
The land area is 886 kmÂČ (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 30 residents per kmÂČ.
What is Laholm Municipality known for?
Laholm Municipality is known for Laholm, the oldest town in Halland at the mouth of the Lagan river, and the 12 km Mellbystrand sandy beach. It also has Teckningsmuseet, Scandinavia's first museum of drawings, and Skottorp Castle near HallandsÄsen.