Edsbyn (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈěːdsbʏn])[2] is a locality and the seat of Ovanåker Municipality, Gävleborg County, Sweden with 4321 inhabitants in 2020.

It was completed in January 1900 as a means of transporting forestry products from the area, with passenger service following, operated by SJ.

[6] Politicians in the municipalities of Ovanåker, Bollnäs Rättvik, Orsa and Mora have also expressed interest in the line reopening.

Edsbyn is served by three bus lines, 100,[8] 39 [9] and 172,[10] which are all operated by Xtrafik, the public transport provider in Gävleborg County.

Edsbyn has a subarctic climate (Köppen Dfc) with long winters with occasional strong cold periods and short but mild summers.