Varberg
- 📍 Location: Halland County,
63 km north-west of Halmstad - 🌍 Region: Götaland
- 👥 Population: 69,460 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Varberg, Tvååker, Veddige
- 📐 Area: 873 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 420 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 Varberg Municipality?
Varberg Municipality had 69,460 residents on December 31, 2025, up 4,063 (6.2%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Varberg Municipality in?
Varberg Municipality is in Halland County, in the Götaland region of Sweden. The county has 6 municipalities and its seat is Halmstad.
What are the largest towns in Varberg Municipality?
The largest urban area is Varberg with 38,575 residents, followed by Tvååker (3,265), Veddige (2,284), Bua (2,009) and Bläshammar och Trönningenäs (1,381). In total the municipality has 21 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Varberg from Halmstad?
Varberg is about 63 km from the county seat Halmstad in a straight line; Halmstad lies to the south-east of Varberg. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Varberg from Stockholm?
Varberg is about 420 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Varberg Municipality?
The land area of Varberg Municipality is 873 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 80 residents per km².
What is Varberg Municipality known for?
Varberg Municipality is known for Varberg Fortress, first built in the 1280s, sandy beaches and surfing at Apelviken, the Grimeton radio station, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the Ringhals nuclear power plant on the Värö peninsula.