Overview
Lerum is a town in Sweden.
About 27,000 people live here.
It lies in the northern hemisphere, in Europe.
The nearest airport is Göteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT), about 12 km away.
Key facts
| Country | Sweden |
|---|---|
| Population | 26,913 |
| Timezone | Europe/Stockholm |
| Nearest airport | Göteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT), 12 km |
| Currency | SEK |
Where Lerum is
Lerum sits in Sweden, in the northern part of Europe.
Gothenburg lies about 19 km to the west, Mölndal lies about 20 km to the south-west and Partille lies about 10 km to the west.
Getting there
Most visitors arrive by air. Göteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT) is the closest airport, about 12 km from Lerum.
Alternative gateways include Trollhättan-Vänersborg Airport (THN, 61 km); Læsø Airport (BYR, 94 km).
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Find flights to Lerum →arrives GOT (12 km away)
Getting around
It is small enough to walk end to end; a car or taxi helps for anything beyond the centre.
Best time to visit
The climate here is broadly cool temperate (northern hemisphere): cool summers and cold winters, and long summer daylight that is ideal for exploring.
Reasons to visit
A few reasons Lerum is worth your time: a handy base for the surrounding area, with several places within day-trip reach; straightforward access by air through GOT.
Day trips & nearby
Lerum works well as a base. Within about 20 km you can reach Gothenburg (19 km to the west); Mölndal (20 km to the south-west); Partille (10 km to the west); Kungälv (20 km to the north-west); Mölnlycke (15 km to the south-west).
Good to know
The currency is the SEK (Krona).
The main languages spoken are Swedish, Finnish.
Clocks run on Europe/Stockholm time.
Traffic drives on the right.
How long to stay
Plan on 3–5 days here; that suits most visitors on a first trip.
Journeys through here
Where to stay in Lerum
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Getting around Lerum
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Common questions
- What is the nearest airport to Lerum?
- Göteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT) is the closest airport, about 12 km away.
- When is the best time to visit Lerum?
- Summer, with its long daylight hours, is the easiest time to explore.
- What is near Lerum?
- Gothenburg is one of the closest places, about 19 km away, with others within day-trip range.
- Which country is Lerum in?
- Lerum is in Sweden.
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Sources & method
- GeoNames — population · retrieved 2026-09-18
- OurAirports (derived) — nearestAirports · retrieved 2026-09-18
- Imagery — Wikimedia Commons
Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.