Rättvik
- 📍 Location: Dalarna County,
41 km north-west of Falun - 🌍 Region: Svealand
- 👥 Population: 10,978 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Rättvik, Vikarbyn, Nittsjö, Sätra och Backa
- 📐 Area: 1,930 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 235 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 Rättvik Municipality?
Rättvik Municipality had 10,978 residents on December 31, 2025, down 69 (0.6%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Rättvik Municipality in?
Rättvik Municipality is in Dalarna County, in the Svealand region of Sweden. The county has 15 municipalities and its seat is Falun.
What are the largest towns in Rättvik Municipality?
The largest urban area is Rättvik with 5,369 residents, followed by Vikarbyn (1,191), Nittsjö, Sätra och Backa (610), Boda (525) and Furudal (438). In total the municipality has 7 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Rättvik from Falun?
Rättvik is about 41 km from the county seat Falun in a straight line; Falun lies to the south-east of Rättvik. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Rättvik from Stockholm?
Rättvik is about 235 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Rättvik Municipality?
The land area of Rättvik Municipality is 1,930 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 5.7 residents per km².
What is Rättvik Municipality known for?
Rättvik Municipality is known for its setting on Lake Siljan, the old church by the water and its folk music tradition. Every summer opera is staged at Dalhalla, an open-air theatre in a former limestone quarry, and the Music at Siljan folk festival takes place.