Ludvika
- đ Location: Dalarna County,
56 km south-west of Falun - đ Region: Svealand
- đ„ Population: 26,812 (Dec 31, 2025)
- đïž Largest towns: Ludvika, GrĂ€ngesberg, Nyhammar
- đ Area: 1,498 kmÂČ (land area)
- đ To Stockholm: about 185 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 Ludvika Municipality?
Ludvika Municipality had 26,812 residents on December 31, 2025, up 208 (0.8%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Ludvika Municipality in?
Ludvika 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 Ludvika Municipality?
The largest urban area is Ludvika with 15,675 residents, followed by GrÀngesberg (2,119), Nyhammar (976), GrÀngesberg vÀstra (971) and Sörvik (678). In total the municipality has 15 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Ludvika from Falun?
Ludvika is about 56 km from the county seat Falun in a straight line; Falun lies to the north-east of Ludvika. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Ludvika from Stockholm?
Ludvika is about 185 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Ludvika Municipality?
The land area of Ludvika Municipality is 1,498 kmÂČ (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 18 residents per kmÂČ.
What is Ludvika Municipality known for?
Ludvika Municipality is known for its long mining history, the power engineering company Hitachi, which makes power transformers, and the poet Dan Andersson. The town lies on Lake VĂ€sman, and attractions include Cassels concert hall and Adventuremine, with a sauna 80 metres underground.