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Gagnef
Gagnef in 1911
Gagnef in 1911
Gagnef is located in Dalarna
Gagnef
Gagnef
Location in Dalarna
Gagnef is located in Sweden
Gagnef
Gagnef
Location in Sweden
Country Sweden
Province Dalarna
County Dalarna County
Municipality Gagnef Municipality
Area
 • Total 2.40 km2 (0.93 sq mi)
Population
 (13 Mars 2020)
 • Total 10 328
 • Density 437/km2 (1,130/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)

Gagnef is a lovely place in Sweden. It is the second largest town in Gagnef Municipality. You can find it in Dalarna County, which is a beautiful part of Sweden. In 2010, about 1,049 people lived here.

Welcome to Gagnef!

Gagnef is not just one big town. It is made up of many smaller villages. These villages include Kyrkbyn (the Church Village) and Stationsbyn (the Station Village). Other villages are Moje, Tjärna, Gräv, and Gärsholm. You can also find Gagnefs Gråda, Österfors, and Västerfors. Nordbäck, Gagnefsbyn, Nordåker, and Pellesgårdarna are also part of Gagnef.

Famous Faces from Gagnef

Some well-known people come from Gagnef. One is the actress Malin Levanon. She has starred in many films and TV shows.

Another famous person is the artist Ottilia Adelborg. She lived in Gagnef for many years. Today, there is a special museum in Gagnef. It is called the Ottilia Adelborg Museum. It shows her amazing artwork.

Sports and Fun in Gagnef

If you love sports, Gagnef has something for you. The main sports club here is Gagnefs IF. This club offers different sports activities. It helps people stay active and have fun.

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