Solna
- 📍 Location: Stockholm County,
4 km north-west of Stockholm - 🌍 Region: Svealand
- 👥 Population: 86,435 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Urban area: the main town is part of a larger urban area crossing the municipal border (Statistics Sweden, 2023)
- 📐 Area: 19 km² (land area)
- ⏰ Time zone: CET (UTC +1, DST CEST +2)
- 💰 Currency: Swedish krona (SEK)
Answers to frequently asked questions
What is the population of Solna Municipality?
Solna Municipality had 86,435 residents on December 31, 2025, up 3,273 (3.9%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Solna Municipality in?
Solna Municipality is in Stockholm County, in the Svealand region of Sweden. The county has 26 municipalities and its seat is Stockholm.
What are the largest towns in Solna Municipality?
According to Statistics Sweden (2023), the main town is part of a larger urban area that crosses the municipal border, and most residents live there.
How far is Solna from Stockholm?
Solna is about 4 km from the county seat Stockholm in a straight line; Stockholm lies to the south-east of Solna. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Solna from Gothenburg?
Solna is about 395 km from Gothenburg in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Solna Municipality?
The land area of Solna Municipality is 19 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 4,462 residents per km².
What is Solna Municipality known for?
Solna Municipality is known for Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital, the national stadium Strawberry Arena, Haga Park with Haga Palace, and Ulriksdal and Karlberg palaces. It is also home to the head offices of Skanska, Vattenfall and SAS, and Mall of Scandinavia.