Storfors
- 📍 Location: Värmland County,
Storfors: 45 km east of Karlstad - 🌍 Region: Svealand
- 👥 Population: 3,777 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Storfors, Kyrksten
- 📐 Area: 394 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 215 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 Storfors Municipality?
Storfors Municipality had 3,777 residents on December 31, 2025, down 213 (5.3%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Storfors Municipality in?
Storfors 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 Storfors Municipality?
The largest urban area is Storfors with 1,904 residents, followed by Kyrksten (234). In total the municipality has 2 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Storfors from Karlstad?
Storfors is about 45 km from the county seat Karlstad in a straight line; Karlstad lies to the west of Storfors. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Storfors from Stockholm?
Storfors is about 215 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Storfors Municipality?
The land area is 394 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 9.6 residents per km².
What is Storfors Municipality known for?
Storfors Municipality in Värmland is known for its ironworking tradition dating back to the 1500s and its production of heavy-wall steel pipes. It is home to Lundsberg boarding school and the 17th-century Alkvettern Manor, amid forests and small lakes.