HAMMARÖ MUNICIPALITY

The Archipelago Municipality of Hammarö

Welcome to Hammarö – the small municipality that’s close to you! Here, nature and municipal services are always within reach. Our green island is surrounded by Lake Vänern’s archipelago, and you’re never more than ten minutes away from swimming, fishing, or taking a walk along the shores of Vänern.


An Attractive Place to Live

Hammarö is the archipelago municipality with a forward-looking spirit. We are an attractive residential area with strong growth, and many choose to move here. A high number of children are born in the municipality, which drives continuous development of public services, investments in new schools, and appealing housing options.

We are one of Sweden’s top school municipalities, and satisfaction is high across our services. Most of the services residents need are found in Skoghall’s town center, and if you're looking for a touch of city life, Karlstad’s city center is just a few kilometers away.

Did you know... Hammarö has been named Sweden’s safest municipality several years in a row.

Active Leisure for Everyone

Wonderful Hammarö offers plenty to see and experience – there’s something for everyone! There are many swimming spots, hiking trails, and fitness tracks for those who enjoy being active, as well as countless hidden gems to discover.

In addition to inspiring and ever-present nature, there’s a vibrant community life, various facilities, and a wide range of activities. Shared meeting places such as the library, local heritage center, and sports grounds are all close by.

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Business for Community Development

Hammarö Municipality has a strong strategic location with excellent transport connections, and there are around 1,200 registered companies on the island. The business sector is close and plays a natural role in our community development.

Stora Enso is the largest company in the municipality, while the largest employer is Hammarö Municipality itself, with around 1,500 employees. Many enjoy working in this small municipality, where decisions, colleagues, and expertise are all close at hand.

We are also part of the Karlstad Region collaboration, together with Karlstad, Forshaga, Kil, and Grums, working to promote growth throughout the region.

Move to Hammarö

Curious to learn more about Hammarö? Feel free to visit our website hammaro.se.

Facts About Hammarö

Population: Just over 16 900 residents (2023)

Area: 59 km²

Town: Skoghall

Average house price: About 4 200 000 SEK (2023-2024)

Number of businesses: About 1200 (2024)

Major employers: Hammarö Municipality, Stora Enso, Askalon AB, Mericon AB, Tetra Pak (branch at Stora Enso), Lillängens Fiskerökeri (fish smoke house)

Images and facts provided by Hammarö Municipality.

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