What to do and see in Vastmanland County, Vastmanland County: The Best Things to do

January 1, 2022 Venice Greaves

Discover the best top things to do in Vastmanland County, Sweden including Lake Malaren, Engelsberg Ironworks, Sala Silvergruva, Vasteras Cathedral, Anundshog, Vallby Open Air Museum, Vasteras Historiska Skeppsmuseum, Engso Castle, Stromsholm Palace, Kokpunkten Water park.
Restaurants in Vastmanland County

1. Lake Malaren

Sweden
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Lake Malaren

2. Engelsberg Ironworks

Sweden
Excellent
43%
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43%
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14%
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4.5 based on 7 reviews

Engelsberg Ironworks

3. Sala Silvergruva

Dr. Christinas Vag, Sala 733 36 Sweden +46 224 67 72 60 [email protected] http://www.salasilvergruva.se
Excellent
60%
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4.5 based on 240 reviews

Sala Silvergruva

Reviewed By 567alexanderp - Cambridge, United Kingdom

The two-hour tour of the silver mine is excellent; the history is fascinating. Note it is surprisingly cold inside (2C in winter).

4. Vasteras Cathedral

Vaestra Kyrkogatan 6 Domkyrkoplan, Vasteras 722 15 Sweden +46 21 81 46 00 http://www.svenskakyrkan.se/vasteras/vasteras-domkyrka
Excellent
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4.5 based on 201 reviews

Vasteras Cathedral

Reviewed By SonjaB9 - Stockholm, Sweden

This cathedral dates back to the eleven hundreds and has been added to during the centuries. A renovation in the middle of the 20th century brought forward many of the best features from the passed centuries and added some new as the different looking lamps on the columns as well as the pulpit made of ceramic. The “new” organ produces beautiful music and there is much to see like the epitaphs and the well known sarcophagus of Erik the 14th who was poisoned by his brother Johan. Poison in his pea soup it is claimed. The tower of the cathedral is a landmark and beautiful to look at because of its shape and proportions. Outside you can see a sculpture of bishop Rudbeckius who in 1623 started the first high school (“gymnasium” ) in Sweden. The present school is located next to the cathedral as is “Proban” (on the other side) which was the prison for pupils and teachers who were punished for drunkenness etc. Go and see it all!

5. Anundshog

Anundshog 5, Vasteras 725 96 Sweden http://www.anundshog.se/
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4.5 based on 193 reviews

Anundshog

Reviewed By KTGP - Adelaide, Australia

In one word, amazing. Nearly 7 weeks away and a handful of countries, Anundshög was our favourite site. We visited the end of March and looking down from the largest burial mound, (Anundshög) to the two largest stone ships surrounded by snow, is a sight which will never be forgotten. Had seen the pictures online of the stone ships encircled by greenery and thought it looked wonderful, however seeing it with snow was absolutely magical. Anundshög was a place of power from 500BC-1050AD, the site contains burial mounds, stone ships, road marked with stones, an impressive rune stone and stone circles. The original name of the site has been lost over time, however, it was known as Anundshög in mediaeval times. It is thought the name comes from the rune stone with the name Anund on, or from the mound where it was thought perhaps King Anund was buried. Anundshög is the largest burial mound in Sweden, at nine metres high and with a diameter of 64-68 metres, it is dated 500-900AD. Mediaeval documents state the Thing, a district court was held at the tumulus. Five stone ships are in the immediate vicinity of the Anundshög tumulus, which makes it the largest concentration of stone ships in Sweden, four have been restored. The stone ship at the foot of the tumulus, measures 53 metres long x 16 metres wide, with 26 stones, while the adjacent ship is, 51 metres long x 25 metres wide and consists of 24 stones, these are the largest stone ships on the site. Within each ship is a circular stone, perhaps to symbolise the mast. According to documents in the 1600’s the stones had fallen down, it is more likely as the stones were related to a pagan religion, they were destroyed as Christianity developed, restoration of the stones began in 1932. The fifteen standing stones in a straight line, mark the route of the Eriksgata, (Erik= king & gata=street) which was the journey of newly elected kings through the provinces, to be recognised in their assemblies. The rune stone from the 11th century, one of the fifteen stones of the above, has the following inscription around the border, "Folkvid raised all of these stones after his son Heden, Anund's brother. Vred carved the runes." This indicates Folkvid paid for the road. The image within the inscription is thought to be a man and a woman. As we were there the end of March, numerous puddles had frozen over, with a light dusting of snow, you didn’t know you had found one of these puddles, until the ice starting cracking underfoot, just something to be aware of. If staying in Stockholm it is so worth making the journey here, even with public transport. We caught the train from Stockholm to Västerås Central Station, there are regular trains both ways and the trip takes 1 hour. From Västerås we caught bus #24 which drops off directly in front of the Anundshög site, bus takes about 20 minutes, however time table isn’t very generous. As Tripadvisor will not allow links, for bus timetable go to Google and type in ‘Welcome on board - VL” this will lead you to the journey planner. Just put in Västerås Central to Anundshög, the Swedish spelling is required when entering the names.

6. Vallby Open Air Museum

2 Skerikesvaegen, Vasteras 724 80 Sweden +46 21 39 80 70 [email protected] http://www.vallbyfriluftsmuseum.se
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4.5 based on 249 reviews

Vallby Open Air Museum

Vallby Open Air Museum is open every day of the year. Here you can experience and learn about the cultural history of native breeds and plants, buildings and life in former times.

Reviewed By McPherson9 - Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Stopped here while doing a little road trip in sweden, glad we did as it was a great place to visit. Nice to see what people used to love like in Sweden many years ago, very quiet and peaceful place so was nice to have a walk around. Cafe was really nice

7. Vasteras Historiska Skeppsmuseum

Frosakers Brygga 7, Vasteras 725 97 Sweden +46 70 573 43 43 [email protected] http://www.frosakersbrygga.se
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4.5 based on 86 reviews

Vasteras Historiska Skeppsmuseum

25 historical wooden sail boats. Flag ship is a copy of a 12th century cog; a true pirate ship, 29 x 8 meters...

Reviewed By JoJoSWE - Västerås, Sweden

They absolutely love the homemade ice cream and they have a lot of fun doing the activities they provide. Testing a number of Viking themed activities. Their favourite is the blacksmith where they can do a Tors hammer. For the one that loves good Ice cream well worth the trip if you are in Västerås.

8. Engso Castle

Vasteras Sweden +46 171 44 40 20 [email protected] http://engso.se
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4.0 based on 38 reviews

Engso Castle

9. Stromsholm Palace

Stromsholmsvagen, Stromsholm 72592 Sweden +46 220 430 35 http://www.royalpalaces.se/english/royal-palaces-and-sites/stromsholm-palace.html
Excellent
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4.0 based on 56 reviews

Stromsholm Palace

10. Kokpunkten Water park

11 Kraftverksgatan, Vasteras 721 30 Sweden +46 21 448 55 00 [email protected] http://www.kokpunkten.se
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3.5 based on 317 reviews

Kokpunkten Water park

Experience Sweden's first action waterpark! Your heart beats faster as you take the plunge. The rush in your stomach matches your pulse. The blood in your veines flows as fast as the water in the steepest slide you've ever ridden. Kokpunkten is Sweden's first action waterpark: A unique experience, with its specially designed attractions spread over eight floors.

Reviewed By 732aprilm - Oslo, Norway

Nice place with a variety of activity both for the young and young at heart. Love the outdoor pool and many slides. A well spent day.

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