Örnsköldsvik
- 📍 Location: Västernorrland County,
83 km north-east of Härnösand - 🌍 Region: Norrland
- 👥 Population: 55,338 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Örnsköldsvik, Bjästa, Husum
- 📐 Area: 6,416 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 440 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 Örnsköldsvik Municipality?
Örnsköldsvik Municipality had 55,338 residents on December 31, 2025, down 469 (0.8%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Örnsköldsvik Municipality in?
Örnsköldsvik Municipality is in Västernorrland County, in the Norrland region of Sweden. The county has 7 municipalities and its seat is Härnösand.
What are the largest towns in Örnsköldsvik Municipality?
The largest urban area is Örnsköldsvik with 33,399 residents, followed by Bjästa (1,805), Husum (1,475), Köpmanholmen (1,210) and Bredbyn (1,169). In total the municipality has 13 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Örnsköldsvik from Härnösand?
Örnsköldsvik is about 83 km from the county seat Härnösand in a straight line; Härnösand lies to the south-west of Örnsköldsvik. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Örnsköldsvik from Stockholm?
Örnsköldsvik is about 440 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Örnsköldsvik Municipality?
The land area of Örnsköldsvik Municipality is 6,416 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 8.6 residents per km².
What is Örnsköldsvik Municipality known for?
Örnsköldsvik Municipality is known for the High Coast World Heritage Site and Skuleskogen National Park with the Slåttdalsskrevan crevice. Fjällräven and the engineering company Hägglunds originated here, and the Modo hockey club has produced players such as Peter Forsberg and the Sedin twins.