Trollhättan
- 📍 Location: Västra Götaland County,
67 km north of Göteborg - 🌍 Region: Götaland
- 👥 Population: 59,265 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Trollhättan, Sjuntorp, Velanda
- 📐 Area: 412 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 355 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 Trollhättan Municipality?
Trollhättan Municipality had 59,265 residents on December 31, 2025, up 16 (0.0%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Trollhättan Municipality in?
Trollhättan Municipality is in Västra Götaland County, in the Götaland region of Sweden. The county has 49 municipalities and its seat is Göteborg.
What are the largest towns in Trollhättan Municipality?
The largest urban area is Trollhättan with 50,069 residents, followed by Sjuntorp (2,218), Velanda (835), Upphärad (562) and Väne-Åsaka (388). In total the municipality has 6 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Trollhättan from Göteborg?
Trollhättan is about 67 km from the county seat Göteborg in a straight line; Göteborg lies to the south of Trollhättan. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Trollhättan from Stockholm?
Trollhättan is about 355 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Trollhättan Municipality?
The land area of Trollhättan Municipality is 412 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 144 residents per km².
What is Trollhättan Municipality known for?
Trollhättan Municipality is known for the Trollhättan Falls on the Göta älv river, its locks and the hydropower that gave Vattenfall its name. It was long home to Saab Automobile and is a centre of film production through Film i Väst and Trollywood.