Östhammar
- 📍 Location: Uppsala County,
60 km north-east of Uppsala - 🌍 Region: Svealand
- 👥 Population: 22,181 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Östhammar, Gimo, Alunda
- 📐 Area: 1,483 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 105 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 Östhammar Municipality?
Östhammar Municipality had 22,181 residents on December 31, 2025, down 70 (0.3%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Östhammar Municipality in?
Östhammar Municipality is in Uppsala County, in the Svealand region of Sweden. The county has 8 municipalities and its seat is Uppsala.
What are the largest towns in Östhammar Municipality?
The largest urban area is Östhammar with 4,986 residents, followed by Gimo (2,811), Alunda (2,677), Österbybruk (2,344) and Öregrund (1,571). In total the municipality has 8 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Östhammar from Uppsala?
Östhammar is about 60 km from the county seat Uppsala in a straight line; Uppsala lies to the south-west of Östhammar. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Östhammar from Stockholm?
Östhammar is about 105 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Östhammar Municipality?
The land area of Östhammar Municipality is 1,483 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 15 residents per km².
What is Östhammar Municipality known for?
Östhammar Municipality is known for the Forsmark nuclear power plant, the ironworks village of Österbybruk with Sweden's oldest preserved Walloon forge, and the coastal towns of Östhammar and Öregrund in the Roslagen archipelago. Österbybruk is also a centre for the nyckelharpa.