Vingåker
- 📍 Location: Södermanland County,
Vingåker: 73 km north-west of Nyköping - 🌍 Region: Svealand
- 👥 Population: 8,666 (Dec 31, 2025)
- 🏙️ Largest towns: Vingåker, Högsjö, Baggetorp
- 📐 Area: 372 km² (land area)
- 🚗 To Stockholm: about 130 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 Vingåker Municipality?
Vingåker Municipality had 8,666 residents on December 31, 2025, down 478 (5.2%) from December 31, 2020 (Statistics Sweden).
Which county is Vingåker Municipality in?
Vingåker Municipality is in Södermanland County, in the Svealand region of Sweden. The county has 9 municipalities and its seat is Nyköping.
What are the largest towns in Vingåker Municipality?
The largest urban area is Vingåker with 4,514 residents, followed by Högsjö (606), Baggetorp (481), Marmorbyn (373) and Läppe (268). In total the municipality has 5 urban areas (Statistics Sweden, 2023).
How far is Vingåker from Nyköping?
Vingåker is about 73 km from the county seat Nyköping in a straight line; Nyköping lies to the south-east of Vingåker. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Vingåker from Stockholm?
Vingåker is about 130 km from Stockholm in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
How large is Vingåker Municipality?
The land area is 372 km² (Statistics Sweden, 2025). Population density is 23 residents per km².
What is Vingåker Municipality known for?
Vingåker is known for Säfstaholm Castle with its art exhibitions, a factory outlet rooted in the local textile and clothing industry, and large lakes such as Hjälmaren and Tisnaren. Kjesäter manor received Norwegian refugees during the Second World War.