Overview
Mölndal is a town in Sweden.
Its population is roughly 59,000.
On the map it sits in Europe, in the northern hemisphere.
Göteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT) is the closest airport, roughly 16 km away.
Key facts
| Country | Sweden |
|---|---|
| Population | 59,430 |
| Timezone | Europe/Stockholm |
| Nearest airport | Göteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT), 16 km |
| Currency | SEK |
Where Mölndal is
Mölndal sits in Sweden, in the northern part of Europe.
Gothenburg lies about 6 km to the north-west, Partille lies about 11 km to the north-east and Lerum lies about 20 km to the north-east.
Getting there
The usual way in is to fly. Your nearest airport is Göteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT), roughly 16 km away.
Alternative gateways include Læsø Airport (BYR, 74 km); Trollhättan-Vänersborg Airport (THN, 76 km).
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Find flights to Mölndal →arrives GOT (15.8 km away)
Getting around
The town is easy to cover on foot, with taxis handy for longer hops or reaching nearby spots.
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 Mölndal 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
For day trips, several places sit within easy reach: Gothenburg (6 km to the north-west); Partille (11 km to the north-east); Lerum (20 km to the north-east); Kungälv (24 km to the north); Mölnlycke (6 km to the east).
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
For a first visit, allow 3–5 days to see the main sights at a comfortable pace.
Journeys through here
Where to stay in Mölndal
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Getting around Mölndal
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Common questions
- What is the nearest airport to Mölndal?
- Göteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT) is the closest airport, about 16 km away.
- When is the best time to visit Mölndal?
- Summer, with its long daylight hours, is the easiest time to explore.
- What is near Mölndal?
- Gothenburg is one of the closest places, about 6 km away, with others within day-trip range.
- Which country is Mölndal in?
- Mölndal is in Sweden.
On the map
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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.