Lidköping
- 📍 Location: Västra Götaland County,
115 km north-east of Göteborg - 🌍 Region: Götaland
- 👥 Population: 40,359 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Lidköping, Lidköping norra, Vinninga
- 📐 Area: 700 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 295 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 Lidköping Municipality?
Lidköping Municipality had 40,359 residents on December 31, 2025, up 31 (0.1%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Lidköping Municipality in?
Lidköping 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 Lidköping Municipality?
The largest urban area is Lidköping with 23,585 residents, followed by Lidköping norra (4,528), Vinninga (1,063), Järpås (777) and Filsbäck (679). In total the municipality has 8 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Lidköping from Göteborg?
Lidköping is about 115 km from the county seat Göteborg in a straight line; Göteborg lies to the south-west of Lidköping. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Lidköping from Stockholm?
Lidköping is about 295 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Lidköping Municipality?
The land area of Lidköping Municipality is 700 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 58 residents per km².
What is Lidköping Municipality known for?
Lidköping Municipality is known for Läckö Castle on Kållandsö in Lake Vänern, the Rörstrand porcelain works, whose former factory now houses the Rörstrand Museum, and the Vänern Museum. Lidköping is the oldest town on Lake Vänern.