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Borlänge, Sweden

Dalarna · Sweden

Borlänge is a mid-size city in Dalarna, Sweden with a population of 41,955. Elevation: 407 ft (124 m). Average temperature: 40°F (5°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
41,955 Population 29/sq mi density
407 ft Elevation 124 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 5°C
26.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Stockholm Timezone
$78,084 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$78,084 median income

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Full City Profile

People

Population41,955
Density29/mi²

Economy

B+
Median Income$78,084

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (5°C)
Rain26.7 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation407 ft (124 m)
Population41,955
Population Density29 / sq mi
Elevation407 ft (124 m)
Coordinates60.4858°, 15.4371°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceDalarna
Average Temperature40°F (5°C)
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation26.7 inches (678 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.8 inches (22 cm)
Median Household Income$78,084

About Borlänge

Borlänge is a mid-size city in Sweden (Dalarna) with a population of 41,955. The city sits at an elevation of 407 feet (124 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 40°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 23°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

The median household income in Borlänge is $78,084, which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. The area has 4,615 business establishments.

Income: Borlänge vs Sweden

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Income

Median HH Income$78,084
4% above Sweden avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)4,615

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Borlänge

Borlänge has an average annual temperature of 5.8°C (42°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.4°C), the coldest is Jan (-4.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 584 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -4.3°C / 24°F -7.3° / -1.3° 36.9
Feb -3.8°C / 25°F -7.4° / -0.3° 27.7
Mar 0°C / 32°F -4.2° / 4.3° 26.0
Apr 5.1°C / 41°F -0.3° / 10.5° 32.1
May 10.4°C / 51°F 4.6° / 16.3° 49.4
Jun 14.8°C / 59°F 9.1° / 20.5° 65.2
Jul 17.4°C / 63°F 11.7° / 23° 76.0
Aug 15.8°C / 60°F 10.7° / 21° 75.9
Sep 11.2°C / 52°F 6.8° / 15.5° 45.2
Oct 5.3°C / 42°F 2.1° / 8.5° 62.0
Nov 0.7°C / 33°F -1.7° / 3.1° 48.1
Dec -3°C / 27°F -5.7° / -0.2° 39.8
Borlänge has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 288 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 26.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 407 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average40.2°F
26% below Sweden avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation407 ft (124 m)
Area1,437.1 sq mi (3,722.0 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates60.4858°N, 15.4371°W
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.7"
30% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 8.8"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.19"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.7 on Apr 11, 1993.

Dec 12, 1990 11 km NW of Irsta, Sweden M3.9 109 km
Apr 11, 1993 2 km NNE of Ludvika, Sweden M3.7 38 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 1.2 in Driest
March 30°F (-1°C) 1.5 in
April 38°F (3°C) 2.0 in
May 49°F (10°C) 1.9 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in
July 61°F (16°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 58°F (14°C) 3.2 in Wettest
September 49°F (9°C) 2.6 in
October 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 2.4 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 1.9 in

Borlänge has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 23°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Borlänge

Institution Type Founded Website
Dalarna University University - ,
Dalarna University College University - Visit →
Erikslundsgymnasiet College - ,
Folkuniversitetet College - ,
Hushagsgymnasiet College - ,
Jakobsgårdsskolan College - ,
Kråktorp College - ,
Soltorgsgymnasiet College - ,

Schools in Borlänge

27 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Forssaängskolan - - - -
Alice Lund Utbildningscenter - - - -
Kunskapsskolan Borlänge - - - -
Gylle skola - - - -
Nygårdsskolan - - - -
Paradisskolan - - - -
Skräddarbacksskolan - - - -
Immanuelskolan - - - -
Skogstäppan - - - -
Maserskolan - - - -
Mårdskolan - - - -
Rytmus Borlänge - - - -
Fornby folkhögskola - - - -
Hagagymnasiet - - - -
Medväga skola - - - -
Forssaklackskolan - - - -
Mjälgaskolan - - - -
Tjärnaskolan - - - -
Amsbergs skola - - - -
Domnarvets skola - - - -
Kvarnsvedens skola - - - -
Kvarnsvedens skola - - - -
Real Gymnasiet - - - -
Vuxenutbildningen Borlänge - - - -
NTI Gymnasiet Borlänge - - - -
Solängsskolan - - - -
Forssaklackskolan - - - -
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Radio Stations near Borlänge

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Wolf FM country, rockabilly MP3 64 kbps
P4 Dalarna - MP3 128 kbps
Sveriges Radio P4 Dalarna local AAC 288 kbps

Museums in Borlänge

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
2047 Science Center
Dalarnas Museum
Dalregementets museum
Exhibition on mining ropes
Falun Prison
Geological museum
Lugnets skidmuseum
Lundgrens Industrimuseum
Medicinhistoriska museet
Mine museum
Motormuseum
Ornässtugan
Sågmyra museum
Thunströms köpmansgård
Torsångs hembygdsgård
Tunabygdens Gammelgård

Libraries in Borlänge

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Borlänge bibliotek0.0
Domnarvets biblioteksfilial0.0
Falun city library0.0
Gustafs bibliotek0.0
Högskolebiblioteket0.0
Kulturhuset Forum Kvarnsveden0.0
Torsångs Bibliotek0.0

Farmers Markets in Borlänge

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bonden och Bananen
Fyndservice Loppmarknad

Hotels in Borlänge

7 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Best Western Gustaf Wasa Hotell
Elite Hotel Brage
Gylle hotell
Hotel Borlänge
House of Blues Hotel
Quality Hotel Galaxen
Scandic Borlänge

Restaurants in Borlänge

47 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Akropolis
American Take Away
Äteriet
BBQ köket
Blå Lågan
Blackstone Steakhouse
Borlänge Grill house
Brödernas
Broken Dreams
Coco Thai Restaurang
Dala Indiskt Kök
Dala Sushi
Dala Sushi
Domnarvsgården
Döner Kebab & Pizzeria
Freaks!
G-son pizzeria & gatukök
Golden Palace
Gylle pizzeria
Haga Brunch Club
Haga Pizzeria
Helenas restaurant
House of Blues
IKEA
Il Castello
J&J Thai Take Away and Minimarket
Jin Thai Restaurang
Kakå Pizzeria
Kök Nyström
Königsee Pizzeria
Matera
Matpalatset
Norra Backagrillen
Pinchos
Pizzeria Pronto
Pizzeria Tre Kronor
Pronto Pizzeria
Restaurang Basta
Restaurang La Cantina
Restaurang Octaven
Salt & Citron
Sushi Daily
Sushi Lovers
Sushi Yama
Sveás bistro
Tunasalen
Tzatziki Borlänge

Cafes in Borlänge

12 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Almas Café
Boulancerie Gauffin Pâtisserie
Café Backa
Café Corner
Café Kompis
Café Kupolen
Dalafiket
Gammelgårdens Café
Gubbens G
Herman's Bistro & Deli
Trevligt Fik
Wayne's Coffee

Cinemas in Borlänge

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Biopalatset Borlänge

Theatres in Borlänge

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Maximteatern

Clinics in Borlänge

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dala Vård & Vaccin

Dentists in Borlänge

6 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aquadental
Folktandvården
Gylle tandvård
Praktikertjänst Saga Tandvårdsteam
Tandläkare Elis Langemar
Tandläkare Sören Andersson

Veterinaries in Borlänge

4 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dala DjurAkut
Djurklinik Nälser
Veterinär
vettris

Train Stations in Borlänge

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Borlänge

Bus Stations in Borlänge

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Borlänge resecentrum

Gas Stations in Borlänge

18 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Biogas Mack
Circle K
Colabitoil
Ingo
INGO Borlänge, Hammargatan
INGO Borlänge, Nygårdsvägen
Maserfrakt - Borlänge, Trb
OKQ8
OKQ8
OKQ8
Preem
Preem - Borlänge
Preem Borlänge Trollebo
SE #1624108243
St1
St1
St1
Truckdiesel

Banks in Borlänge

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Handelsbanken
Nordea
SEB
Swedbank

Shopping Malls in Borlänge

4 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BOidé
Bragegallerian
Kupolen
Kupolen

Gyms in Borlänge

6 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Actic
Fitness House
Fitness24Seven
Friskis&Svettis
Friskis&Svetttis
Må Bättre

Breweries in Borlänge

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Mjelga bryggeri
Sahlins Brygghus

Stadiums & Teams in Borlänge

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Borlänge

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Fridabacken 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Romme Alpin 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Borlänge

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dala AirportBLEMedium Airport
Avesta Airfield-Small Airport
Gagnef Airfield-Small Airport
Hedemora Flygfält-Small Airport
Ludvika Airfield-Small Airport
Norberg-Small Airport
Örnlanda Airstrip-Small Airport
Orsa Airfield-Small Airport
Siljansnäs Air Park-Small Airport

Post Offices in Borlänge

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bussgods
PostNord Företagscenter

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Borlänge

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Falun Mine

Churches & Religious Organizations in Borlänge

13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Adventkyrkan
Amsbergs kapell
Hagakyrkan
Jakobs kapell
Jesu Kristi Kyrka av Sista Dagars Heliga
Korskyrkan
Kvarnforskyrkan
Kvarnsvedens kyrka
Missionskyrkan
Östermalmskyrkan
Pilgrimskapellet
Pingstkyrkan
Uppståndelsekapellet

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Stockholm

🇸🇪 About Sweden

Capital Stockholm
Population 10,183,175
Area 449,964 km²
GDP (USD) $578,990,915,246
GDP per capita $54,950
HDI 0.952
Life expectancy 83.3 years
Internet users 95.7%
Urban population 88.6%
Currency SEK (Krona)
Languages Swedish
Calling code +46
TLD .se
Driving side right

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Borlänge

Falun Mine
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Public Holidays in Sweden

16 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Nyårsdagen
Jan 6 Epiphany Trettondedag jul
Apr 3 Good Friday Långfredagen
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Påskdagen
Apr 6 Easter Monday Annandag påsk
May 1 International Workers' Day Första maj
May 14 Ascension Day Kristi himmelsfärdsdag
May 24 Pentecost Pingstdagen
Jun 6 National Day of Sweden Sveriges nationaldag
Jun 19 Midsummer Eve Midsommarafton
Jun 20 Midsummer Day Midsommardagen
Oct 31 All Saints' Day Alla helgons dag
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Julafton
Dec 25 Christmas Day Juldagen
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Annandag jul
Dec 31 New Year's Eve Nyårsafton

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Frequently Asked Questions About Borlänge

What is the population of Borlänge?

Borlänge has a population of 41,955 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 29 people per square mile, spread across 1,437.1 square miles.

Is Borlänge expensive to live in?

The median household income is $78,084, 4% above the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Borlänge?

Borlänge has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.7 inches, with 8.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Borlänge?

There are 4,615 business establishments in the area.

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