Norrtälje
- 📍 Location: Stockholm County,
59 km north-east of Stockholm - 🌍 Region: Svealand
- 👥 Population: 66,832 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Norrtälje, Rimbo, Hallstavik
- 📐 Area: 2,026 km² (land area)
- ⏰ Time zone: CET (UTC +1, DST CEST +2)
- 💰 Currency: Swedish krona (SEK)
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Norrtälje Municipality?
Norrtälje Municipality had 66,832 residents on December 31, 2025, up 3,159 (5.0%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Norrtälje Municipality in?
Norrtälje Municipality is in Stockholm County, in the Svealand region of Sweden. The county has 26 municipalities and its seat is Stockholm.
What are the largest towns in Norrtälje Municipality?
The largest urban area is Norrtälje with 23,606 residents, followed by Rimbo (5,346), Hallstavik (4,598), Älmsta (1,513) and Hästängen och Mora (740). In total the municipality has 28 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Norrtälje from Stockholm?
Norrtälje is about 59 km from the county seat Stockholm in a straight line; Stockholm lies to the south-west of Norrtälje. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Norrtälje from Gothenburg?
Norrtälje is about 450 km from Gothenburg in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Norrtälje Municipality?
The land area of Norrtälje Municipality is 2,026 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 33 residents per km².
What is Norrtälje Municipality known for?
Norrtälje Municipality is known for Roslagen and an archipelago of more than 13,000 islands, many summer cottages and the town of Norrtälje, founded in 1622. It is home to the Pythagoras workshop museum in a former hot bulb engine factory.