Going on Västerås Tours is a popular way to explore all the treasures of this charming city. Västerås is a popular summer destination in the Mälaren Valley in Sweden that attracts hordes of tourists from all over the world during this time of the year. You can choose from a wide variety of Västerås Tours available that cover the diverse attractions of this vibrant city.
Västerås Tours offer something for everyone ranging from swimming, boating and diving in the Västerås Archipelago for the adventure enthusiasts and outdoor lovers to shopping, sightseeing, golf and gourmet dining at the pavement cafés and restaurants for the leisure travelers. The city centre is the tourism hub of Västerås with has over 1,500 parking spaces and 2,000 hotel beds, not including the youth hostels and campsites nearby.
Those interested in knowing more about the history and culture of Västerås can take a tour around its creek that is lined with a number of ancient buildings that lend a small town atmosphere to this town. Though hundreds of these old houses were demolished, roughly between 1950 and 1975, when the country launched a series of city modernization projects, some of them still stand today. Here you can also see several modern buildings that are fine examples of contemporary architecture.
A trip to the old Cathedral in Västerås is a must for any history buff visiting this city. This Cathedral was built in the 13th century and is definitely worth a visit. The oldest parts of this cathedral were built around 1200. During summer, tourists can also make appointments for guided tours of this cathedral at the tourist office, between 11 am and 1 pm.
Västerås Tours: Museums
One of the most important assets of Västerås is its museums that display everything from ancient artifacts to prehistoric toys and Viking finds. On your trip to Västerås, you can come to these museums with your family and be enlightened by some interesting yet little known facts about Swedish history. Some of the famous museums in Västerås are Fritidsbåtmuseum, Skultuna Messingsbruk, Vallby Friluftsmuseum, Västerås Art Museum, The Jazz Museum and Västerås domkyrkaVästerås Flygmuseum.
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