Järfälla Municipality

Järfälla Municipality is a suburban area in Stockholm County, located about 20 miles (30 kilometers) west of the Swedish capital. The region contains residential neighborhoods, parks, local shopping areas, and roads connecting several villages and towns that form the modern suburban landscape.

The municipality developed from rural villages that were shaped by farming and forestry for centuries before becoming a suburban residential area. As Stockholm expanded throughout the 1900s, this region transformed into a commuter community with modern infrastructure and housing.

The municipality reflects its journey from rural settlements to a contemporary suburban region, with local heritage visible in place names and natural landmarks that tell stories of the land. Visitors can sense this connection between past and present through daily life, where established neighborhoods coexist alongside newer residential areas.

The area is best explored by car or public transit, since it spreads across several neighborhoods and villages without a concentrated center. Any season works for visiting, though summer brings milder weather and longer daylight hours for getting around.

The municipality sits at the edge where Stockholm's sprawl meets the surrounding pine forests, creating a distinct boundary between urban development and wild nature. This position offers visitors a rare chance to see how forest landscapes still shape daily life and planning decisions in the region.

Location: Stockholm County

Inception: January 1, 1971

Capital city: Jakobsberg

Part of: Stockholm metropolitan area, Uppland, Judicial district of Attunda

Shares border with: Stockholm, Upplands-Bro Municipality, Upplands Väsby Municipality, Sollentuna Municipality, Ekerö Municipality

Phone: +46858028500

Email: kontakt@jarfalla.se

Website: http://jarfalla.se

GPS coordinates: 59.42047,17.82855

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:01