Overview
Mölnlycke is a town in Sweden.
About 18,000 people live here.
It lies in the northern hemisphere, in Europe.
The nearest airport is Göteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT), about 10 km away.
Key facts
| Country | Sweden |
|---|---|
| Population | 17,579 |
| Timezone | Europe/Stockholm |
| Nearest airport | Göteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT), 10 km |
| Currency | SEK |
Where Mölnlycke is
Mölnlycke sits in Sweden, in the northern part of Europe.
Gothenburg lies about 10 km to the north-west, Mölndal lies about 6 km to the west and Partille lies about 9 km to the north.
Getting there
Most visitors arrive by air. Göteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT) is the closest airport, about 10 km from Mölnlycke.
Alternative gateways include Trollhättan-Vänersborg Airport (THN, 74 km); Læsø Airport (BYR, 79 km).
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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 Mölnlycke 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
Mölnlycke works well as a base. Within about 24 km you can reach Gothenburg (10 km to the north-west); Mölndal (6 km to the west); Partille (9 km to the north); Lerum (15 km to the north-east); Kungälv (25 km to the north).
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 Mölnlycke
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Getting around Mölnlycke
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Common questions
- What is the nearest airport to Mölnlycke?
- Göteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT) is the closest airport, about 10 km away.
- When is the best time to visit Mölnlycke?
- Summer, with its long daylight hours, is the easiest time to explore.
- What is near Mölnlycke?
- Gothenburg is one of the closest places, about 10 km away, with others within day-trip range.
- Which country is Mölnlycke in?
- Mölnlycke 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.