Sunne
- 📍 Location: Värmland County,
Sunne: 55 km north-west of Karlstad - 🌍 Region: Svealand
- 👥 Population: 13,354 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Sunne, Rottneros, Västra Ämtervik
- 📐 Area: 1,295 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 285 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 Sunne Municipality?
Sunne Municipality had 13,354 residents on December 31, 2025, up 19 (0.1%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Sunne Municipality in?
Sunne 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 Sunne Municipality?
The largest urban area is Sunne with 5,138 residents, followed by Rottneros (393), Västra Ämtervik (363), Lysvik (331) and Uddheden (260). In total the municipality has 5 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Sunne from Karlstad?
Sunne is about 55 km from the county seat Karlstad in a straight line; Karlstad lies to the south-east of Sunne. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Sunne from Stockholm?
Sunne is about 285 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Sunne Municipality?
The land area is 1,295 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 10 residents per km².
What is Sunne Municipality known for?
Sunne Municipality is known for Mårbacka, Selma Lagerlöf's childhood home and now a memorial museum, for the Fryken lakes, and for the Rottneros Park sculpture and flower garden. Printing and packaging, including a Tetra Pak facility, are important local industries.