Web infrastructure in Sweden
Sweden hosts 48 data centers, 23 internet exchanges, and 62 providers, making it Scandinavia's strongest hub for hosting and interconnection. The capital Stockholm alone concentrates the majority of traffic with exchanges like Netnod Stockholm GREEN connecting 189 networks. Cold climate and abundant renewable power give Sweden a natural edge for energy-efficient data center operations.
The Sweden hosting landscape
Bahnhof leads operators with 5 facilities, followed by AB Stokab and GlobalConnect Group with 4 each. Equinix operates 3 data centers in the market. Sweden has a rich IXP landscape: Netnod operates multiple exchange fabrics in Stockholm, while STHIX and SONIX each connect 80 or more networks. SOLIX adds two peering fabrics in the capital.
Stockholm has 15 facilities, the heaviest concentration. Malmö follows with 7, then Solna, Gothenburg, and Kista with 2 each, and Luleå with 1. Buyers looking for high-density peering and low-latency Nordic connectivity mostly choose Stockholm. Those needing edge presence in southern Sweden or near the Copenhagen bridge route often pick Malmö.
Key facts
- Sweden has 48 data centers, 62 providers, and 23 IXPs.
- Bahnhof is the largest operator with 5 facilities.
- Netnod Stockholm GREEN connects 189 networks.
- Stockholm hosts 15 data center facilities total.
- Malmö has 7 facilities, the second largest city.
- AB Stokab and GlobalConnect Group each run 4 facilities.
Top hosting cities in Sweden
Hosting providers in Sweden
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Data centers in Sweden
All 48 facilities →Equinix SK1 - Stockholm, Bromma
Equinix, Inc.
Digital Realty Stockholm STO1-6
Digital Realty
Equinix SK2 - Stockholm, Sköndal
Equinix, Inc.
STOKAB KN7, Östermalm
AB Stokab
Glesys Stockholm 1
Glesys AB
Gothnet DC Marieholm
Göteborg Energi
Malmö Västergatan 4 / Stortorget
Stena Fastigheter
STOKAB KN5, Södermalm
AB Stokab
GlobalConnect Malmö
GlobalConnect Group
Servanet FRG5
Sundsvall Energi Elnat AB
STO01 - Vaultica Data Centers
Vaultica Data Centers - NORDICS
STOKAB KN6, Hammarby
AB Stokab