Skinnskatteberg
- 📍 Location: Västmanland County,
Skinnskatteberg: 53 km north-west of Västerås - 🌍 Region: Svealand
- 👥 Population: 4,234 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Skinnskatteberg, Riddarhyttan
- 📐 Area: 663 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 145 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 Skinnskatteberg Municipality?
Skinnskatteberg Municipality had 4,234 residents on December 31, 2025, down 132 (3.0%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Skinnskatteberg Municipality in?
Skinnskatteberg Municipality is in Västmanland County, in the Svealand region of Sweden. The county has 10 municipalities and its seat is Västerås.
What are the largest towns in Skinnskatteberg Municipality?
The largest urban area is Skinnskatteberg with 2,236 residents, followed by Riddarhyttan (297). In total the municipality has 2 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Skinnskatteberg from Västerås?
Skinnskatteberg is about 53 km from the county seat Västerås in a straight line; Västerås lies to the south-east of Skinnskatteberg. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Skinnskatteberg from Stockholm?
Skinnskatteberg is about 145 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Skinnskatteberg Municipality?
The land area is 663 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 6.4 residents per km².
What is Skinnskatteberg Municipality known for?
Skinnskatteberg Municipality is known for Röda Jorden, Sweden's oldest known iron-making site, and mining heritage sites such as Riddarhyttan, Bastnäs and the Färna ironworks. It also has the Galleri Astley art centre in Uttersberg and 244 lakes for outdoor life and fishing.