Stadshuset, Västerås

Name: Stadshuset
Address: Västerås, Sweden

#15 among attractions in Västerås

City hall

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Facts and practical information

Västerås City Hall is located some forty metres east of the Svartån river in the centre of Västerås, and the tower itself is 65 metres high, making it the fifth tallest building in Västerås, after the Lillhäradsmasten, Västerås power station, Västerås Cathedral and Skrapan. The building is the seat of the municipality's political leadership and its administration.

Coordinates: 59°36'31"N, 16°32'51"E

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Västerås Sweden

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Stadshuset – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Västerås Cathedral, Igor, Västerås Castle, Bondtorget.

~1810 ftNW
Historical place, Architecture, Church
Västerås Cathedral, Västerås
9 min walk • Västerås Cathedral stands as a beacon of historical and architectural significance in the heart of Västerås, Sweden. This grand church, with its origins dating back to the 13th century, has been a central place of worship and a prominent landmark in the city for...
~1300 ftNW
59°36'42"N • 16°32'38"E
Igor, Västerås
7 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre, Parking
~940 ftSW
Forts and castles
Västerås Castle, Västerås
5 min walk • Västerås Castle, an imposing historical edifice, stands as a testament to Sweden's rich medieval heritage in the heart of Västerås city. Dating back to the 13th century, the castle was originally constructed as a fortress and has since undergone numerous...
~1220 ftNW
Shopping, Historic walking areas, Neighbourhood
Bondtorget, Västerås
6 min walk • Bondtorget is the western part of Stora torget in Västerås. Under the cobblestones hides an old Christian cemetery from the 11th century or older. The cemetery was already closed in the 13th century and is covered by houses.
1.4 miNW
59°37'19"N • 16°31'4"E
Vallby Open Air Museum, Västerås
36 min walk • Museum, History museum
~970 ftNE
59°36'35"N • 16°33'8"E
Västmanland County Museum & Västerås Museum of Art, Västerås
5 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
0.5 miW
Playground, Park
Djäkneberget, Västerås
14 min walk • 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.
~1850 ftNW
Garden, Park
Botaniska trädgården, Västerås
9 min walk • Rudbeckianska gymnasiet is a secondary school in Västerås, located next to the city library and the cathedral. The school consists of the Hall School, the Old Main Building, the Old Annex, the New Annex, the Old Gymnasium and the New Gymnasium.
1.3 miNW
Football, Field, Sport
ABB Arena, Västerås
34 min walk • ABB Arena is the common name for the two biggest indoor arenas in Västerås, Sweden.
~1690 ftNW
Library
Västerås Stadsbibliotek, Västerås
9 min walk • Västerås City Library, formerly called Västerås Diocesan and National Library, was inaugurated on 10 February 1956 after decades of discussion. The main library is housed in a building designed by Sven Ahlbom that houses reading rooms, an...
0.7 miN
Universities and schools
Mälardalen University College, Västerås
18 min walk • Mälardalen University, or MDU, is a Swedish university located in Västerås and Eskilstuna, Sweden. It has 16,000 students and around 1000 employees, of which 91 are professors, 504 teachers, and 215 doctoral students.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Stadshuset?

Nearby attractions include Västerås Castle, Västerås (5 min walk), Västmanland County Museum & Västerås Museum of Art, Västerås (5 min walk), Bondtorget, Västerås (6 min walk), Västerås Stadsbibliotek, Västerås (9 min walk).

How to get to Stadshuset by public transport?

The nearest stations to Stadshuset:

Bus

VL kundcenter (2 min walk)
Stora Gatan • Lines: 1, 14, 2, 21, 3, 4, 5, 6 (2 min walk)

Train

Västerås Central (5 min walk)