Torsby
- 📍 Location: Värmland County,
89 km north of Karlstad - 🌍 Region: Svealand
- 👥 Population: 11,278 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Torsby, Sysslebäck, Oleby
- 📐 Area: 4,184 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 295 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 Torsby Municipality?
Torsby Municipality had 11,278 residents on December 31, 2025, down 271 (2.3%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Torsby Municipality in?
Torsby 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 Torsby Municipality?
The largest urban area is Torsby with 4,446 residents, followed by Sysslebäck (402) and Oleby (358). In total the municipality has 3 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Torsby from Karlstad?
Torsby is about 89 km from the county seat Karlstad in a straight line; Karlstad lies to the south of Torsby. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Torsby from Stockholm?
Torsby is about 295 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Torsby Municipality?
The land area of Torsby Municipality is 4,184 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 2.7 residents per km².
What is Torsby Municipality known for?
Torsby Municipality is known for the Torsby ski tunnel, Sweden's first indoor cross-country ski tunnel, the ski resorts of Branäs and Hovfjället, and Finnskogen with its Forest Finn heritage. The Klarälven valley and many nature reserves shape the landscape.