Västerås - Wikipedia
WEBVästerås is one of the oldest cities in Sweden and Northern Europe. The name originates from Västra Aros (West Aros), which refers to the river mouth of Svartån. The area has been populated since the Nordic Viking Age, before 1000 CE.
15 Best Things to Do in Västerås (Sweden) - The Crazy Tourist
WEBJan 26, 2020 · Categories Sweden Tags Vasteras 15 Best Things to Do in Västerås (Sweden): Anundshög; Västerås Cathedral; Vallby Open Air Museum; Kungsbyn Animal Park; Kokpunkten Actionbad; Engsö Castle; Strömsholm Palace; Kyrkbacken; Västmanlands County Museum; Botaniska Trädgården; Västerås Flygmuseum; Tidö …
THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Västerås - Tripadvisor
WEBThings to Do in Västerås, Sweden: See Tripadvisor's 18,059 traveler reviews and photos of Västerås tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in May. We have reviews of the best places to see in Västerås. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
Västerås | City, Lake Mälaren, History | Britannica
WEBVästerås, Swed. Västerås, city and capital of Västmanland län (county), east-central Sweden. It lies at the confluence of the Svartån River and Lake Mälar, west of Stockholm. Västerås is Sweden’s largest inland port and the centre of its electrical industry. Originally known as Aros (“River Mouth”) and later as Västra (“West ...
Top 20 Things To Do In Västerås, Sweden [2024]
WEBMay 24, 2023 · Västerås is Sweden’s fifth largest city and is located in central Sweden. It is an hour (approximately 100 kilometres / 62 miles) northwest of Stockholm and is easily accessible by road or rail. Västerås is one of the oldest cities in Sweden and Northern Europe, being officially established in 990 AD.
What to see and do in Västerås - Routes North
WEBApr 29, 2023 · Pic: Sniper Zeta (CC) If you’re in the mood for some mini golf or a picnic, head over to Djäkneberget Park. This large, green city park offers a nice respite in an otherwise industrial town. Located on a hilltop, it offers some marvellous panoramas over towards the cathedral and Lake Mälaren. Over 500 moss-covered stones are scattered ...
Västerås – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBVästerås is also one of Sweden's oldest cities, having been established in the year 990. The city name is derived from Västra (west) Aros (old Swedish name for river mouth), which relates to the estuary of the small river (creek) "Svartån" (Black River) crossing the city towards Lake Mälaren.
THE 10 BEST Things to Do in Västerås - 2024 (with Photos) - Tripadvisor
WEBThings to Do in Västerås, Sweden: See Tripadvisor's 18,061 traveller reviews and photos of Västerås tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in May. We have reviews of the best places to see in Västerås. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
The Top Things To Do And See In Vsters - Culture Trip
WEBMay 5, 2023 · Vallby Open Air Museum. Vallby is one of the largest open air museums in Sweden, featuring around 40 buildings from the region. The museum was opened in 1921 to present different lifestyles in Västmanland, both current and past. Explore different surroundings – farm village, city quarter, manor house, homes of the ironmaster and …
Västerås, Sweden: know before you go | Faraway Worlds
WEBJan 8, 2024 · Västerås is Sweden's fifth largest city, and is one of the oldest cities in not only in Sweden, but in Northern Europe. To get to Västerås from Stockholm will take an hour (approximately 100 kilometres / 62 miles) and is easily accessible by either road or train.. Below we have listed our top tips and tricks to help you plan the perfect visit to …
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