Lysekil
- 📍 Location: Västra Götaland County,
Lysekil: 70 km north-west of Göteborg - 🌍 Region: Götaland
- 👥 Population: 13,796 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Lysekil, Brastad, Grundsund
- 📐 Area: 210 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 400 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 Lysekil Municipality?
Lysekil Municipality had 13,796 residents on December 31, 2025, down 570 (4.0%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Lysekil Municipality in?
Lysekil 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 Lysekil Municipality?
The largest urban area is Lysekil with 7,340 residents, followed by Brastad (1,947), Grundsund (616), Fiskebäckskil (252) and Rixö och Ryk (247). In total the municipality has 6 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Lysekil from Göteborg?
Lysekil is about 70 km from the county seat Göteborg in a straight line; Göteborg lies to the south-east of Lysekil. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Lysekil from Stockholm?
Lysekil is about 400 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Lysekil Municipality?
The land area is 210 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 66 residents per km².
What is Lysekil Municipality known for?
Lysekil Municipality is known for Gullmarsfjorden, Sweden's only true fjord and first marine conservation area, plus the Havets Hus aquarium and an 1847 cold-water bathhouse. Historically shaped by herring fishing and canning, it now has the Preemraff Lysekil refinery as a major employer.