Vansbro
- 📍 Location: Dalarna County,
Vansbro: 78 km west of Falun - 🌍 Region: Svealand
- 👥 Population: 6,741 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Vansbro, Järna, Äppelbo
- 📐 Area: 1,548 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 250 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 Vansbro Municipality?
Vansbro Municipality had 6,741 residents on December 31, 2025, down 60 (0.9%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Vansbro Municipality in?
Vansbro Municipality is in Dalarna County, in the Svealand region of Sweden. The county has 15 municipalities and its seat is Falun.
What are the largest towns in Vansbro Municipality?
The largest urban area is Vansbro with 2,137 residents, followed by Järna (1,590), Äppelbo (477), Heden och Skansbacken (339) and Skålö (290). In total the municipality has 5 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Vansbro from Falun?
Vansbro is about 78 km from the county seat Falun in a straight line; Falun lies to the east of Vansbro. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Vansbro from Stockholm?
Vansbro is about 250 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Vansbro Municipality?
The land area is 1,548 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 4.4 residents per km².
What is Vansbro Municipality known for?
Vansbro Municipality is known for the Vansbro Swim, held every year since 1950 in the Vanån and Västerdal rivers. The town has a long history of sawmills and timber industry and is the hometown of cross-country skier Gunde Svan.