Västerås, Sweden

Västerås Travel Guide

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Alternative names: Population: 127.8 thous. (2019)Area: 20.44 mi²Elevation: 66 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 59°36'38"N, 16°32'46"E
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VästmanlandSweden

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Västerås Top Attractions

Västerås Attractions - What to See and Explore

Västerås offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Västerås Cathedral, Anundshög, Strömsholm Palace, Västerås Castle. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

  • vasteras cathedral
  • anundshog vasteras
  • stromsholm palace vasteras
  • vasteras castle
  • vasteras flygmuseum
  • bondtorget vasteras
  • vallby open air museum vasteras
  • vastmanland county museum vasteras museum of art
  • djakneberget vasteras
  • skultuna messingsbruk vasteras
  • botaniska tradgarden vasteras
  • stadshuset vasteras
  • badelundaasen vasteras
  • carlforsska gymnasiet vasteras
  • vasteras stadsbibliotek
  • halla golf vasteras
  • malardalen university college vasteras
  • vlt huset vasteras

Things to See and Do in Västerås by Category

Sights, interesting and unusual places and attractions valued by most tourists. See the list of places to visit in Västerås.

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Västerås – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Västerås, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Gamla Uppsala (Uppsala), Uppsala Castle (Uppsala), Fyrishov (Uppsala).

  • gamla uppsala42 milesNE
  • uppsala castle41 milesNE
  • fyrishov uppsala42 milesNE
  • engelsberg ironworks31 milesNW
  • gripsholm castle strangnas and mariefred34 milesSE

Best Time To Visit Västerås

Learn when is the best time to travel to Västerås weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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July is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Many people also choose to visit in June.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in June and July. While the coldest is in January and February.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in February. Most of it rains in July.

Length of day in hours

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Västerås?

What is the best time to visit Västerås?

July is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Many people also choose to visit in June. The highest air temperature is in June and July. While the coldest is in January and February.

Where to next? Visit vastmanland Västmanland region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Sweden.