Säffle
- 📍 Location: Värmland County,
44 km south-west of Karlstad - 🌍 Region: Svealand
- 👥 Population: 14,756 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Säffle, Svanskog, Värmlandsbro
- 📐 Area: 1,229 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 295 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 Säffle Municipality?
Säffle Municipality had 14,756 residents on December 31, 2025, down 664 (4.3%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Säffle Municipality in?
Säffle Municipality is in Värmland County, in the Svealand region of Sweden. The county has 16 municipalities and its seat is Karlstad.
What are the largest towns in Säffle Municipality?
The largest urban area is Säffle with 8,823 residents, followed by Svanskog (454) and Värmlandsbro (277). In total the municipality has 3 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Säffle from Karlstad?
Säffle is about 44 km from the county seat Karlstad in a straight line; Karlstad lies to the north-east of Säffle. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Säffle from Stockholm?
Säffle is about 295 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Säffle Municipality?
The land area of Säffle Municipality is 1,229 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 12 residents per km².
What is Säffle Municipality known for?
Säffle Municipality is known for the Säffle Canal from 1837, the Värmlandsnäs peninsula in Lake Vänern with Lurö island and the Millesvik archipelago, and for industry such as pulp and paper, including Nordic Paper.