Vännäs
- 📍 Location: Västerbotten County,
Vännäs: 25 km west of Umeå - 🌍 Region: Norrland
- 👥 Population: 9,225 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Vännäs, Vännäsby
- 📐 Area: 533 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 515 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 Vännäs Municipality?
Vännäs Municipality had 9,225 residents on December 31, 2025, up 228 (2.5%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Vännäs Municipality in?
Vännäs Municipality is in Västerbotten County, in the Norrland region of Sweden. The county has 15 municipalities and its seat is Umeå.
What are the largest towns in Vännäs Municipality?
The largest urban area is Vännäs with 4,585 residents, followed by Vännäsby (1,763). In total the municipality has 2 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Vännäs from Umeå?
Vännäs is about 25 km from the county seat Umeå in a straight line; Umeå lies to the east of Vännäs. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Vännäs from Stockholm?
Vännäs is about 515 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Vännäs Municipality?
The land area is 533 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 17 residents per km².
What is Vännäs Municipality known for?
Vännäs is known as a railway junction on the main line through upper Norrland and lies where the Vindel river meets the Ume river. The Vännäsdagarna festival in July draws many visitors, and the motor museum shows cars, tractors and aircraft.