Holidays in Västmanland! Do you want to experience beautiful castles, nice cities or cosy campsites? Or have you always dreamed of seeing the Sala silver mine? Then Västmanland is for you!
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Holidays in Västmanland
Västmanland is bordered to the south by Lake Mälaren, Lake Hjälmaren, Södermanland and Närke. To the west it borders Värmland, to the north Dalarna and Gästrikland, and to the east Uppland. Traditionally, the region is divided into Bergslagen and Mälardalen.
Here you can visit Västerås, which has a lot to offer in the form of beautiful castles, exciting ancient remains and a fantastic open-air museum. Other cities include Arboga, Hallstahammar, Hällefors, Kopparberg, Köping, Lindesberg, Nora, Sala and Skinnskatteberg.
Tips for your holiday in Västmanland
Visiting the Sala silver mine - an exciting destination
What is it like to visit the Sala silver mine? The mine, which was in operation between the 15th and...
Kungsbyn in Västerås - with Grandma Anna and the grandchildren
Guest writer: Anna Nilson Spets A hasty visit to Sweden to spend time with children and grandchildren...
What to do in Nora - 12 tips for the wooden town in Bergslagen
What to do in Nora? This charming little wooden town, beautifully situated by Lake Nora, is...
Things to do in Västerås - 17 sights and experiences
What to see and do in Västerås? The fact is that Västerås has a lot of...
Strömsholm Castle - a royal castle near Västerås.
Strömsholm Castle is a royal castle near Västerås. The beautiful castle was built in...
Tidö castle in Västerås - with a bicycle and motorbike museum
Tidö Castle in Västerås is a beautiful castle from the 17th century. If you come here during...
Anundshög in Västerås - Sweden's largest ancient burial mound
Anundshög in Västerås is Sweden's highest burial mound. In the area around Anundshög and Badelundaåsen there are also...
Vallby open-air museum in Västerås - with word museum
The Vallby Open Air Museum in Västerås showcases the cultural history of Westman. The museum is open all year round, although...
Soon a harbour with ultra-modern houseboats in Västerås?
If everything goes as planned, there will soon be a harbour with ultra-modern houseboats in Västerås. Here...
Meet 3 ghosts at Engsö Castle
Meet three ghosts at Engsö Castle! Today is 31 October and Halloween, so...
Nice parking space in Västerås guest harbour
Now we have found a nice spot in Västerås guest harbour. Here we stand nicely...
Easter Eve 2012 - at Västerås Mälarcamping.
Now we have rolled into Västerås mälarcamping. We were actually looking for a pitch in ...
Ängsö camping in Västerås
It was a trip with the motorhome to Ängsö camping, which is located outside Västerås. The sun was looking...
Ekuddens camping in Kungsör
Now we have rolled into Ekuddens camping in Kungsör. It is a long weekend, and of course ...
Sala silver mine - and Tällberg campsite
The first stop on our motorhome trip around northern Sweden was the Sala silver mine, where we got to...
8 things to do in Västmanland
Discover beautiful castles, descend into deep mines or stroll through beautiful nature? Here you will find tips for activities and experiences during your holiday in Västmanland.
Video from beautiful Nora
Video from all 3 wooden towns - Nora, Hjo, Eksjö
Good to know before your holiday in Västmanland
Here you will find information and things to know before your holiday in Västmanland.
Accommodation in Västmanland
- Hotels, hostels and cottages: There are of course many different types of accommodation around Västmanland, ranging from the more luxurious to the more basic. For example, you can find tips on the region's website.
- Camping and caravanning sites: There are plenty of campsites and pitches and many are well located along the coast. In high season, popular sites can become crowded. Read more about campsites and pitches in Västmanland here.
- Free camping: Free camping is perfectly possible as long as you comply with laws and local regulations.
Food and drink in Västmanland
- Regional courts: Halted, lightly grilled pike-perch fillet on forest mushrooms and cucumber tagliatelle with horseradish crème fraîche and tomato vinaigrette, Mälar pike-perch with horseradish and deer haunch with potato gratin á la Bredsjö.
- Delicacies: In Västerås you will find the market hall Slakteriet.
- Drinks: Try, for example, apple must from Köpings must & cider.
Activities in Västmanland
- Nature: Hiking, cycling and golf
- Culture: Art and galleries
- History: Churches, castles, open-air museums and ancient tombs
- For children: Swimming, Vallby open-air museum and camping
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