Västervik
- 📍 Location: Kalmar County,
120 km north of Kalmar - 🌍 Region: Götaland
- 👥 Population: 36,269 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Västervik, Gamleby, Ankarsrum
- 📐 Area: 1,882 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 195 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 Västervik Municipality?
Västervik Municipality had 36,269 residents on December 31, 2025, down 386 (1.1%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Västervik Municipality in?
Västervik Municipality is in Kalmar County, in the Götaland region of Sweden. The county has 12 municipalities and its seat is Kalmar.
What are the largest towns in Västervik Municipality?
The largest urban area is Västervik with 21,615 residents, followed by Gamleby (2,759), Ankarsrum (1,207), Överum (1,096) and Gunnebo (1,019). In total the municipality has 10 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Västervik from Kalmar?
Västervik is about 120 km from the county seat Kalmar in a straight line; Kalmar lies to the south of Västervik. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Västervik from Stockholm?
Västervik is about 195 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Västervik Municipality?
The land area of Västervik Municipality is 1,882 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 19 residents per km².
What is Västervik Municipality known for?
Västervik Municipality is known for the Tjust archipelago with islands such as Hasselö, for kayaking and cliff bathing, and for the Stegeholm castle ruins, where a folk music festival has been held every year since 1966.