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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Västerås

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Västerås, Sweden

Updated May 4, 2020

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The Utter Inn on a frozen lake.

Västerås, Sweden

Utter Inn

A floating underwater hotel, created by a Swedish artist.

Västerås, Sweden

Hotell Hackspett (Woodpecker Hotel)

Unfortunately, you can no longer spend a night in this single-person treetop hotel.
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Labyrinten vid Tibble (The Tibble Maze)

Hökåsen-Badelunda, Sweden

Labyrinten vid Tibble (The Tibble Labyrinth)

This 2,000-year-old stone maze is one of the oldest in the country, but its purpose is still a mystery.
3 miles from Västerås
Anundshög

Hökåsen-Badelunda, Sweden

Anundshög

This patch of land is home to Sweden's largest burial mound, allegedly belonging to a mythical king.
3 miles from Västerås
Västerås historiska skeppsmuseum

Västerås SO, Sweden

Västerås Historiska Skeppsmuseum (Västerås Historical Ship Museum)

This museum of Viking vessels allows visitors to take a replica out for a spin.
9 miles from Västerås
Detail of carving

Eskilstuna, Sweden

Sigurdsristningen (Sigurd Carving)

Stone carvings record the Norse myth of Sigurd, providing a glimpse into Scandinavia's transition from paganism to Christianity.
12 miles from Västerås
Sö 90 Runestone

Eskilstuna, Sweden

Sö 90 Runestone

This runestone once destroyed by an explosion has been painstakingly reassembled to save its history.
13 miles from Västerås
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