Djäkneberget, Västerås

Name: Djäkneberget
Address: Djäknebergsgatan 12, Västerås, 724 61, Sweden
Telephone: +46 21 39 00 00

#12 among attractions in Västerås

Playground, Relax in park, Park

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Djäkneberget is a park area just west of Västerås city centre. The area is about 500 metres long and 250 metres wide. The park is located on a hilltop overlooking, among other things, the Cathedral, the City Hall, Skrapan and part of Lake Mälaren. Adjacent to the park is Djäknebergsskolan, an elementary school that opened in 1894 and today houses Västerås Folkhögskola and Västerås Konstskola.

The name Djäkneberget comes from djäkne, a disciple from the nearby high school. The devils had their gymnastics and weapons drills on the mountain. The devils also celebrated Walpurgis Eve on the mountain with fireworks and bonfires, but this ceased in the 1830s after an accident when two devils were burnt to death.

The Västerås Volunteer Sharpshooting Association had its training site on Djäkneberget from around 1862.

Elevation: 135 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 59°36'41"N, 16°31'59"E

Address

Djäknebergsgatan 12Västerås 724 61 Sweden

Contact

+46 21 39 00 00

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Djäkneberget open?

Djäkneberget is open:

Monday 24h
Tuesday 24h
Wednesday 24h
Thursday 24h
Friday 24h
Saturday 24h
Sunday 24h

Which popular attractions are close to Djäkneberget?

Nearby attractions include Västerås Cathedral, Västerås (8 min walk), Bondtorget, Västerås (9 min walk), Botaniska trädgården, Västerås (10 min walk), Västerås Stadsbibliotek, Västerås (10 min walk).

How to get to Djäkneberget by public transport?

The nearest stations to Djäkneberget:

Bus

Biskopsgatan • Lines: 514 (3 min walk)
Jakobsbergsgatan • Lines: 4 (6 min walk)

Train

Västerås Central (19 min walk)