Simrishamn
- 📍 Location: Skåne County,
83 km east of Malmö - 🌍 Region: Götaland
- 👥 Population: 18,779 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Simrishamn, Gärsnäs, Skillinge
- 📐 Area: 394 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 475 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 Simrishamn Municipality?
Simrishamn Municipality had 18,779 residents on December 31, 2025, down 448 (2.3%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Simrishamn Municipality in?
Simrishamn Municipality is in Skåne County, in the Götaland region of Sweden. The county has 33 municipalities and its seat is Malmö.
What are the largest towns in Simrishamn Municipality?
The largest urban area is Simrishamn with 6,863 residents, followed by Gärsnäs (1,039), Skillinge (962), Hammenhög (920) and Kivik (871). In total the municipality has 14 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Simrishamn from Malmö?
Simrishamn is about 83 km from the county seat Malmö in a straight line; Malmö lies to the west of Simrishamn. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Simrishamn from Stockholm?
Simrishamn is about 475 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Simrishamn Municipality?
The land area of Simrishamn Municipality is 394 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 48 residents per km².
What is Simrishamn Municipality known for?
Simrishamn Municipality lies in Österlen and is known for the medieval Glimmingehus castle, Stenshuvud National Park and Kivik with its July market, apples and the Bronze Age King's Grave. The town of Simrishamn has a medieval church and a harbour.