Vindeln
- 📍 Location: Västerbotten County,
Vindeln: 48 km north-west of Umeå - 🌍 Region: Norrland
- 👥 Population: 5,421 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Vindeln, Tvärålund, Hällnäs
- 📐 Area: 2,648 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 550 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 Vindeln Municipality?
Vindeln Municipality had 5,421 residents on December 31, 2025, down 64 (1.2%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Vindeln Municipality in?
Vindeln 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 Vindeln Municipality?
The largest urban area is Vindeln with 2,505 residents, followed by Tvärålund (337) and Hällnäs (231). In total the municipality has 3 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Vindeln from Umeå?
Vindeln is about 48 km from the county seat Umeå in a straight line; Umeå lies to the south-east of Vindeln. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Vindeln from Stockholm?
Vindeln is about 550 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Vindeln Municipality?
The land area is 2,648 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 2.0 residents per km².
What is Vindeln Municipality known for?
Vindeln Municipality is known for the Vindel River, the main tributary of the Ume River and rich in salmon. Next to Vindeln lies the Vindelforsarna nature reserve, with powerful rapids, a walking trail and a mill from 1888.