Valdemarsvik
- 📍 Location: Östergötland County,
Valdemarsvik: 61 km east of Linköping - 🌍 Region: Götaland
- 👥 Population: 7,526 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Valdemarsvik, Gusum, Ringarum
- 📐 Area: 737 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 150 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 Valdemarsvik Municipality?
Valdemarsvik Municipality had 7,526 residents on December 31, 2025, down 211 (2.7%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Valdemarsvik Municipality in?
Valdemarsvik Municipality is in Östergötland County, in the Götaland region of Sweden. The county has 13 municipalities and its seat is Linköping.
What are the largest towns in Valdemarsvik Municipality?
The largest urban area is Valdemarsvik with 2,655 residents, followed by Gusum (1,063), Ringarum (585) and Gryt (318). In total the municipality has 4 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Valdemarsvik from Linköping?
Valdemarsvik is about 61 km from the county seat Linköping in a straight line; Linköping lies to the west of Valdemarsvik. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Valdemarsvik from Stockholm?
Valdemarsvik is about 150 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Valdemarsvik Municipality?
The land area is 737 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 10 residents per km².
What is Valdemarsvik Municipality known for?
Valdemarsvik Municipality is known for its archipelago and harbour, with boat trips to the Tjust archipelago. The town once had one of Sweden's largest tanneries, and the October Market is held every year on 4 October.