Hans-Eric Hellberg (11 May 1927 – 10 December 2016) was a Swedish author and journalist.

Born in Mjälga [sv], Borlänge, he primarily wrote young adult novels, most notably Kram (1973).

The 1986 Sveriges Television's Christmas calendar (Julpussar och stjärnsmällar) was dedicated to the works of Hellberg.

He won several accolades during his career spanning five decades, including the Nils Holgersson Plaque (1971).

Hellberg died on 10 December 2016 in Borlänge, at the age of 89.