Lekeberg Municipality: Vintrosa, Fjugesta, Mullhyttan
- 📍 Location: Örebro County,
Vintrosa: 18 km west of Örebro - 🌍 Region: Svealand
- 👥 Population: 8,608 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Vintrosa, Fjugesta, Mullhyttan
- 📐 Area: 465 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 180 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 Lekeberg Municipality?
Lekeberg Municipality had 8,608 residents on December 31, 2025, up 136 (1.6%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Lekeberg Municipality in?
Lekeberg Municipality is in Örebro County, in the Svealand region of Sweden. The county has 12 municipalities and its seat is Örebro.
What are the largest towns in Lekeberg Municipality?
The largest urban area is Vintrosa with 3,156 residents, followed by Fjugesta (2,381), Mullhyttan (561) and Gropen (270). In total the municipality has 4 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Vintrosa from Örebro?
Vintrosa is about 18 km from the county seat Örebro in a straight line; Örebro lies to the east of Vintrosa. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Vintrosa from Stockholm?
Vintrosa is about 180 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Lekeberg Municipality?
The land area is 465 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 19 residents per km².
What is Lekeberg Municipality known for?
Lekeberg is known for Garphyttan National Park, established in 1909, and the ruins of Riseberga, a medieval Cistercian nunnery. Riseberga also has a large amphitheatre with 1,216 seats, and farming, especially pig and chicken production, is the largest industry.