Lycksele
- 📍 Location: Västerbotten County,
115 km north-west of Umeå - 🌍 Region: Norrland
- 👥 Population: 12,159 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Lycksele, Hedlunda, Rusksele
- 📐 Area: 5,553 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 585 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 Lycksele Municipality?
Lycksele Municipality had 12,159 residents on December 31, 2025, down 165 (1.3%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Lycksele Municipality in?
Lycksele Municipality is in Västerbotten County, in the Norrland region of Sweden. The county has 15 municipalities and its seat is Umeå.
What are the largest towns in Lycksele Municipality?
The largest urban area is Lycksele with 8,580 residents, followed by Hedlunda (227) and Rusksele (221). In total the municipality has 3 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Lycksele from Umeå?
Lycksele is about 115 km from the county seat Umeå in a straight line; Umeå lies to the south-east of Lycksele. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Lycksele from Stockholm?
Lycksele is about 585 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Lycksele Municipality?
The land area of Lycksele Municipality is 5,553 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 2.2 residents per km².
What is Lycksele Municipality known for?
Lycksele Municipality is known for Lycksele Zoo with Scandinavian animal species, founded in 1959, its location on the Ume River along the Blue Highway and its Sami history, including Sweden's first Sami school from 1634. Lycksele became Lapland's first town in 1946.