Västmanlands län
Boats, ice cream or lockage. Hiking, swimming or history. No matter what you like, chances are you'll find it at Hjälmare canal. Today, Hjälmare canal is an attractive destination and is trafficked primarily by leisure boats but also by passenger boats that…
Gålsjön is a bird lake with a certain wilderness character. Due to a lowering of the lake in the 19th century, three quarters of the lake consists of reeds. In the bird tower on the north side of the lake, you can look out for cranes, whooper swans and wate…
Welcome to Gråtbron The Gråtbron nature reserve is located on the slope towards Hedströmmen. Here, the surface water has cut its way down through the ground and formed stream avens, where the greenery is very lush.
Take the opportunity to make an extra trip when you walk on Bruksleden and see Svartberget Nature Reserve. Here you will find everything from interesting plants to fine wildlife. A good place to stop and soak up the peace and quiet. If it is a really nice s…
A small area that is a nature reserve. Jönsbackens Nature Reserve invites you to see old remains of the limestone quarries of the past. There is also dense forest here. Animal and bird life. A few hundred meters away along Bruksleden you come to Skrikboravi…
A slightly larger nature reserve in the area where Bruksleden stage 15 runs. The area consists of mixed forest with a very rich wildlife. The nature is very varied and can change dramatically. Jättåsarna is classified as one of Västmanland's highest "mounta…
At the beginning of the 17th century, a bar iron forge with three hammers was built at Bockhammar. The mill was bought shortly afterwards by the king Magnus Brahe, who already owned the mill in Uttersberg. His daughter Ebba Brahe inherited Bockhammar in 163…
Den första delen av Köping-Uttersberg-Riddarhyttans järnväg, linjen förbi Oxbron, öppnades år 1866. Från 1882 och några år framåt fanns här även ett sidospår för godstrafik, men det var borta när banvaktarstugan uppfördes i december 1904. Stugan byggdes för…
I Naturreservatet Matkullen kan du njuta av en av Skinnskattebergs kommuns vackraste utsikter. 210 meter över havet når blicken långt och klättringen uppför berget är väl värt mödan.
Oak groves, rock cliffs, and an archipelago atmosphere in the beautiful Ängsö Outdoor Recreation Area 20 km southeast of Västerås and just over an hour's drive from Stockholm, you’ll find the beautiful Ängsö Outdoor Recreation Area. Part of a beautiful arch…
With a beautiful view of Skärsjön and proximity to hiking and MTB trails, Skärsjön's bathing area provides the opportunity for both rest and activity. There are changing cabins, jetties, diving tower, beach volleyball court, playground and toilets. This pop…
Until the middle of the 20th century, charcoal was a necessary raw material for iron production. One of the last blast furnaces to use charcoal was Lienshyttan, which closed in 1959. Lienshyttan is also an exciting destination that you will find in Riddarhy…
Experience one of the most popular nature spots in Västerås: the Björnö Outdoor Recreation Area. Björnön is an island with something for everyone. It has beautiful nature trails, running and biking tracks of varying lengths, a family-friendly mountain bike…
Welcome to the Åsby-Skantzen cultural area A popular area for both locals and visitors. The area stretches from Skantzö guest harbor in the south up to Trångfors forge and power station in the north. There are various walking routes on existing footpaths an…
