Leksand
- 📍 Location: Dalarna County,
37 km west of Falun - 🌍 Region: Svealand
- 👥 Population: 16,167 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Leksand, Insjön, Siljansnäs
- 📐 Area: 1,228 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 230 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 Leksand Municipality?
Leksand Municipality had 16,167 residents on December 31, 2025, up 366 (2.3%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Leksand Municipality in?
Leksand Municipality is in Dalarna County, in the Svealand region of Sweden. The county has 15 municipalities and its seat is Falun.
What are the largest towns in Leksand Municipality?
The largest urban area is Leksand with 6,505 residents, followed by Insjön (2,110), Siljansnäs (1,297), Tällberg (933) and Häradsbygden (713). In total the municipality has 9 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Leksand from Falun?
Leksand is about 37 km from the county seat Falun in a straight line; Falun lies to the east of Leksand. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Leksand from Stockholm?
Leksand is about 230 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Leksand Municipality?
The land area of Leksand Municipality is 1,228 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 13 residents per km².
What is Leksand Municipality known for?
Leksand Municipality is known for its setting on Lake Siljan, its midsummer celebrations and church boat races, the ice hockey team Leksands IF and Leksandsbröd crispbread. The retailer Clas Ohlson was founded in Insjön in the municipality.