TripWorld -- Vaesteraas,Västerås

DID 00

Country Code (46)

Area Code

Internet (se)

GMT + 1 (summer)

GMT + 2 (winter)

Aftonbladet

Dagens Nyheter

Expressen

Universities

Mälardalen University

Foreign Universities

ONLINE STUDIES

COLLEGES

Rudbeckianska Gymnasiet.

Currency: SKK

Location: 100 km west of Stockholm

Area: sq. km ( sq.m.)

Temperature: C

Population: 0.128 mio

Language: Swedish

Major industries:

Time: GMT +

Electricity: 220-240V
Weights & measures: Metric

Road traffic: right side

Public transport: good

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Västerås is located 100 km west of Stockholm at the beautiful lake Mälaren. The city dates back to the year 1000. Its location at the lake Mälaren, made Västerås from 1200 onwards an important trading and shipping port for the copper, iron and later silver from the region. Sweden's oldest higher learning institute was founded in 1623 by Johannes Rydbeckius and called the Rudbeckianska Gymnasiet.

	The caste as well as cathedral (12th century) in the city can easily be seen when strolling around.
	The red houses along the river Svartån date back to the 15th and 16th century.
The suburb Skultuna has Europe's oldest bras foundry (1607). Don't miss the Vallby Friluftsmuseum showing 40 past times houses and historical items. Sala silver mine's gives you the opportunity to visit the 400 year old mine and the history behind it.