Lindesberg
- 📍 Location: Örebro County,
36 km north of Örebro - 🌍 Region: Svealand
- 👥 Population: 23,014 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Lindesberg, Frövi, Storå
- 📐 Area: 1,384 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 165 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 Lindesberg Municipality?
Lindesberg Municipality had 23,014 residents on December 31, 2025, down 644 (2.7%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Lindesberg Municipality in?
Lindesberg 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 Lindesberg Municipality?
The largest urban area is Lindesberg with 9,575 residents, followed by Frövi (2,533), Storå (1,847), Fellingsbro (1,374) and Vedevåg (669). In total the municipality has 8 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Lindesberg from Örebro?
Lindesberg is about 36 km from the county seat Örebro in a straight line; Örebro lies to the south of Lindesberg. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Lindesberg from Stockholm?
Lindesberg is about 165 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Lindesberg Municipality?
The land area of Lindesberg Municipality is 1,384 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 17 residents per km².
What is Lindesberg Municipality known for?
Lindesberg Municipality is known for the town of Lindesberg, centre of an old mining district with town privileges from 1643, and for Tormek, which makes sharpening systems exported worldwide. The speedway club Lindarna is also based here.