Things to do & places to visit in Vastmanland County, Sweden

Vastmanland County #13 destination in Sweden 2023. The average rating score is 4.34 based on 3.009 traveler reviews, of 123 attractions. Timezone: Europe/Stockholm, current date and time: Friday, May 03, 2024, 13:06.

Top things to do (36)

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5.0 Wild Sweden (417 reviews)
- Wild Forest Retreat in Skinskatteberg with Marcus & Christiana
Nature & Wildlife Tours

We did the Wild Forest Retreat in Skinnskatteberg tour. This was a truly fantastic 5 days in the forest. I booked this tour primarily to get away from the City during the Summer and experience wild nature. It was everything I needed. Very professionally organised by Marcus and Christiana who took care of us throughout and made it an amazing experience. I didn't know it was possible to eat such delicious food prepared on a campfire in the middle of the forest!! We were a small group (3-4) which made it possible to really get to know the other tour members and make new friends. During the 5 days we heard Wolves howling in our presence, saw Beavers and Moose, and number of wild birds. We also did yoga and meditation sessions, carved our own spoons and made pancakes with berries we picked ourselves. Really a range of new things I had not tried before. Would 100% recommend for anyone wanting to connect with Swedish wild nature in a safe and professionally organised way. See more..
5.0 Bil- och Teknikhistoriska Samlingarna (27 reviews)
- Excellant
Speciality Museums

A fantastic collection of cars and motor cycles etc. According to some journalists reviews it is among the very best in Sweden See more..
5.0 de Wilde Outdoor (13 reviews)
- Kajak and wildcamping trip
Nature & Wildlife Tours • Kayaking & Canoeing

Went on a Kajak/Camping trip with 6 friends. Christian picked us up from the airport at Stockholm and brought us over to the lake. Where he had all the kajak's + camping and fishing equipment ready for us. We had an awesome week in the Swedish outdoor just fishing and relaxing. Would recommend this to anybody who just want's to get out into the nature and unwind from their busy lives. See more..
5.0 Nordic Safari Sweden (12 reviews)
- Hänsynsfullt besök i vargreviret
Multi-day Tours • Eco Tours • Private Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours • Photography Tours • Day Trips

Kunnig, engagerade guide som inte glömmer djurens perspektiv. Ett respektfullt sätt att komma nära utan att störa. I lägret fanns allt en kan önska; mycket god mat och bekvämligheter som satte guldkant på vistelsen. Kommer att boka annan upplevelse i framtiden! See more..
4.5 Sala Silvergruva (254 reviews)
- A great tour
Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites • Mines

For hundreds of years, silver was mined in the Sala Silver Mine. The precious metal was incredibly important to the Crown, as it was primarily used for coinage. Kings such as Gustav Vasa and Charles IX praised the mine by giving it the epithet "Treasury of the Kingdom of Sweden" and "The Kingdom's foremost clenodium". Nowadays, Sala Silvergruva is a beloved and popular destination, where different types of experiences are offered - both above and below ground. Mine visits, either scheduled or by group booking, are offered all year round for both individuals and companies. Groups can also book in on cool events with food and drink in the underground, and great conference facilities are available in a number of historic buildings in the mining area. See more..
4.5 Vallby Open Air Museum (253 reviews)
- Great food
Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • History Museums

Vallby Open Air Museum is open every day of the year. Here you can experience and learn about the cultural history of native breeds and plants, buildings and life in former times. See more..
4.5 Vasteras Cathedral (210 reviews)
- Beautiful
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings • Churches & Cathedrals

Beautiful cathedral, reminded me of the ones back home (Rome, Italy) even though they are so far apart. Inside is spectacular. It's free to visit and was in for half an hour, which was plenty of time unless you're there for the mass or a concert. See more..
4.5 Anundshog (205 reviews)
- Historical ❤️
Friday: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM Historic Sites

This was a new place for me to visit, so glad I did and I will come here during spring and summer time. So much to found out about Swedens largest funeralpile This is really a beautiful place and I can just imagine how gorgeous it is during summertime. Sweden is fanstastic ❤️ See more..
4.5 Fagersta Vastanfors Homestead Museum (90 reviews)
- Interesting and always open
Friday: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Coffeehouses • History Museums

Beautifully situated by the canal of Stromsholm/Kolbacksan is one of the most popular attractions in Vastmanland, Sweden. Here you find a giftshop with Swedish high-quality handicraft, postcards, gifts and candy as well as a cafe with home-made cinnamon-buns, cookies, cakes and sandwiches. The Giftshop - Old style with many presents and exibition. The Cafe - With home-made cinnamon-buns in a beutiful building. Events - Year around, like midsummer celebration, Christmas as in the old days . The kids homested - A lot of fun to do for the kids. Guided tours - Groups can book guided tours of the Homestead Museum all around the year. Rent a venue - Several venues to rent. Also, there is a beautiful park and garden, and museums in old buildings such as the mansion-wing and many small cottages that show the history of living and working in Sweden. Sometimes the buildings are open for visits on one's own, and it's always possible to book a guided tour. Welcome to the most open Homestead Museum in Sweden - 364 days a year! See more..
4.5 Västerås Historiska Skeppsmuseum (86 reviews)
- The food!
Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums

25 historical wooden sail boats. Flag ship is a copy of a 12th century cog; a true pirate ship, 29 x 8 meters... See more..
4.5 Djakneberget (55 reviews)
- perfect area for picnic
Spent < 1 hour Parks • Playgrounds

Nice area for picnic very close to the city centre. Come here if you to take a look at the interesting carved stones from late 1800 by Sam Lidman. Also very good view over Västerås cathedral. See more..
4.5 Västmanlands läns museum (49 reviews)
- Funny and instructive museum for all - free entrance
Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums

The purpose of the museum is to extend our understanding of the rich diversity of Västmanland's cultural heritage, to communicate with people and to stimulate public opinion, increase people's insights into our history and to enrich our perspective on life today and in the future. At Karlsgatan 2 in Västerås the county museum has its offices, archive, library and exhibition galleries. See more..
4.5 Oljeon (42 reviews)
- Great tour
Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • History Museums

Imagine a time without electricity. On the Island Oljeön in Ängelsberg you will find the world's oldest preserved oil refinery, from 1875. In this factory, light oils and kerosene were produced which gave light to the Swedish industries and households of that time. Today the factory is a museum which offer guided tours in the summer. Join the ferry ride over and see the intact factory interior, visit the workers' home and learn about the everyday and working life of that time out on the island. From Oljeön you also have a striking view of Lake Åmänningen and Ängelsberg's community with beautiful villas. See more..
4.5 Amazing Nature Scandinavia (40 reviews)
- A great experience and first-class service
Multi-day Tours • Eco Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours • Photography Tours

We went spotting owls, went for an osprey trip very early in the morning, did the nature walk and stayed overnight in a bear hide. All great experiences that showed us how vast and beautiful Sweden's nature is. We are very grateful to Sylvia who made a very personal program for us and made sure that this trip was a great experience. We received a clear description of what to expect, where to be at what time, how to get there, how long it would take us, and what to see along the way. Great service and guidance! See more..
4.5 Miniature Kingdom (27 reviews)
- Amazing miniature kingdom
Friday: Spent 1-2 hours Children's Museums

We are building a modelrailroad with famous Swedish landmarks. The layout has100 m2 that is completed, Another 300 m2 is under Construction. See more..
4.5 Skulpturparken (24 reviews)
- Very nice
Parks

Nice park with alot of local artists and their sculptures. Takes around 30 minuts to see the all. Please do See more..
4.5 Heliga Trefaldighetskyrkan (20 reviews)
- Old church
Churches & Cathedrals

Stumbled upon this church, while visiting this small, but very pretty town - Arboga. The church is very old, from medieval times, it dates 13th century. There is nice organ inside and very beautiful paintings on the walls. It is very quiet and peaceful place, worth visiting. See more..
4.5 Arboga Robot Museum (20 reviews)
- Great Guide
Speciality Museums

The Missile Museum shows the missile history and technology from the 1940s and onwards. Here you can try a flight simulator. See more..
4.5 Halleskogsbrannans Naturreservat (18 reviews)
- The place where nature recovers and life returns after the forest fires!
Spent 1-2 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas

Hälleskogsbrännan is part of the area affected by the forest fires in the summer of 2014. The nature reserve was formed in 2015. The nature reserve has three different entrances, where you will find an information about a destination and how to reach it on the marked trails. There are 10 different trails, 5 fixed photo points and some resting places, barbecue areas, a viewing tower and other viewing devices. In several places you can reach by a wheelchair. Grävlingsberget is the main place to visit with viewing tower, toilets, and barbecue area. You can reach to the tower with a wheelchair and stroller, but not in the tower. Hälleskogsbrännan is located 1.5 kilometers west of Sala, 1.5 kilometers southeast of Fagersta and 1.5 kilometers north of Surahammar. You can visit this place only by car. The visit is free. See more..
4.5 Stromsholms Kanal (18 reviews)
- En underbar kanal, tyvärr med för låg staus.
Bodies of Water

En resa på kanalen/Kolbäcksån oavsett båt, kanot är en upplevelse för alla både stor o liten. Kan rekommendera fisket längs Kolbäcksån och dess sjörar. KOm ihåg fiskekortet bara. See more..
4.5 Galleri Astley (17 reviews)
- Good art in good enviroment
Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Art Galleries

Some excellent art in quiet surrondings. Exibitions vary over time. Nice place to watch good art and have a coffee break. Well worth a detour. See more..
4.5 Aros Congress Center (12 reviews)
- Excelente espaço para organização de conferencias
Convention Centers

Este é um espaço com muito boas condições para organização de conferencias com diversas salas e um excelente auditório. See more..
4.5 Kopings Museum (9 reviews)
- Especially the Scheele stuff was interesting
Speciality Museums

The old apotecary items and info about Scheele, Celsius and other Swedes was really interesting to learn about. See more..
4.5 Klockargardens (7 reviews)
- Bra butik att besöka i Västmanland
Speciality & Gift Shops

Trevlig personal samt väldigt härliga ljus och tvålar, mycket att välja bland samt awesome skrubber och oljor väldigt bra presentbutik ❤️ See more..
4.5 Köpings Turistbyrå (7 reviews)
- If you ever need help, go here!
Visitor Centers

Köping tourist office can give you many tips about events and activities both local and regional. And can also help you to find accommodation and places to dine. We also offer guided city tours. See more..
4.5 Engelsberg Ironworks (7 reviews)
- Great site
Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks

I visited in 2008. Guide was excellent, spoke English well and said he learnt more from me than i did from him - I am a retired iron maker. See more..
4.5 Biograf Royal (6 reviews)
- Trevlig biograf!
Movie Theaters
Trevlig biograf med trevlig personal och hög kundfokus.
Jag är stamkund bjuder ofta med vänner, alla har varit nöjda!++ See more..
4.0 Kungsbyn Animalpark (95 reviews)
- Nordic feel
Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Ranches

Eat a nice meel, visit the snakes and walk in the park amongst nordic animals. Very good service and the children will love it! See more..
4.0 Stromsholm Palace (58 reviews)
- Not bad
Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums

Love Swedish castles. Easy to pretend you live there and so well preserved. No crowds. Quiet. Always coffee. Always correct open times. See more..
4.0 Asby Hem och Tradgard (55 reviews)
- Very nice cafe with good selections
Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Speciality & Gift Shops

If you get hungry whilst shopping for the plants here or household items, or visiting the gream butchers here, pop in and enjoy the cafe. I had the baked potato with curry chicken mix, very tasty and healthier. They do the selection of sandwiches, pancakes etc as well. See more..