Vasteras city is located on the shore of the magnificent lake Mälaren. The city is just one hour away from Stockholm and is considered the largest port city of Scandinavia. Despite the fact the city has a huge industrial and economic importance for the whole country this is also a famous resort that attracts thousands of tourists each year. Such popularity has certainly made its impact on the look of the city and here appeared multiple new facilities – hotels, cultural centers and sports complexes. Certainly, all these centers have appeared due to the development of tourist business.
In Vasteras, it's quite easy to find a hotel suitable for romantic holidays, and Ibis Styles Vasteras is very popular among young and active couples. It is ready to offer customers a decent … Open
Grocery stores in Vasteras have gained deserved popularity. Saluhallen Slakteriet is the most notorious one. This fairly large trading pavilion has products from various countries of the … Open
Those who like to walk in picturesque places should definitely look into the historical area of Chyurkbaken. Its atmosphere has remained unchanged for more than a hundred years. In this area there is a unique building of the 19th century, where many outstanding figures of art and culture once lived. Today in the Chyurkbaken area, there are several interesting art galleries and craft workshops in which travelers can buy unique souvenirs.
For those traveling to Vasteras with their children, it is worth looking into the Vasteras Historiska Skeppsmuseum. This is an amazing historical museum in which children will be able to see … Open
A wonderful place for a family vacation will be the open-air Vallby Friluftsmuseum. It is stylized as an ancient village, on the territory of which there is a small farm, various craft workshops and other interesting buildings that are living illustrations of national culture and traditions. The museum will be interesting to walk with young children. They will be able to help in management on a mini-farm, and also look into interesting houses and admire the collections of old exhibits.
The abundance of hearty homelike food is the main peculiarity of the local cuisine. Each restaurant offers a wide range of pickled and marinated vegetables, smoked meat, and various … Open
Fans of unusual attractions should definitely visit the Anundshög mound, which is the largest in Sweden. Its height is 9 meters, and its diameter reaches 64 meters. According to researchers, the age of this mound is more than a thousand years; it was created in the 10th century. The exact history and purpose of the construction of such a huge mound is unknown. According to one version, King Brot-Anund is buried in this place.
Local people are very calm and reserved. They are friendly and treat foreign tourists with respect and some curiosity. They will not leave any help request unanswered. Locals will always … Open