Västerås domkyrka
The medieval brick cathedral, with a tall nave inside; King Erik XIV is buried here.
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Västerås: airports, things to do and where to stay
Västerås is a city on Lake Mälaren, about 110 km west of Stockholm. It has an old town with a medieval cathedral, a castle and Iron Age burial mounds on its outskirts.
Västerås airports
From the airport to central Västerås
Stockholm Västerås Airport airport is about 5 km from central Västerås.
Flygbussarna
Flygbussarna coaches link the airport with Stockholm Cityterminalen, timed to the flights. The journey takes about 80 min.
VL (line 3)
City bus line 3 run by VL (Västmanlands Lokaltrafik) links central Västerås with the airport in a few minutes.
Taxi
Taxis run between the airport and central Västerås; it is best to book ahead for flight times.
Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Västerås?
Västerås is served by Stockholm Västerås Airport (VST).
How far is the airport from central Västerås?
Stockholm Västerås Airport airport is about 5 km from central Västerås.
How do I get from the airport to central Västerås?
From Stockholm Västerås Airport airport you can take Flygbussarna (bus), VL (line 3) (bus), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Västerås?
Highlights of Västerås include Västerås domkyrka, Västerås slott, Anundshög, and Västerås stadshus.
Photo credits
- Västerås domkyrka: Arild Vågen, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Västerås slott: Arild Vågen, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Anundshög: Christer Johansson, CC BY-SA 2.5, Wikimedia Commons
- Västerås stadshus: Arild Vågen, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons