Economy & Compact Cars in Vasteras

The biggest mound left behind from the Viking era is Anundshög. It has since been given the name “Swedish Stonehenge”. The five stone ships that are located here are most likely tombstones of Viking sailors. It is a very atmospheric place where Viking meetings were held in past times, as well as where important issues were resolved. Another reminder of the Viking Age is Västerås Historiska Skeppsmuseum, a museum that represents an authentic village. There is even a real ship from that era here, and you can eat in a real Viking house. Besides, it offers truly amazing views of the harbor. The idea to create a whole Viking village seems to have turned out quite well.

Castle Engsö, which is located near Vasteras, attracts visitors with its rich history. It was built in 1196. In 1475 however, it was bought by the Sparr dynasty, and up until 1710, the castle belonged to this family. This was a difficult time for the castle as it witnessed several large-scale battles from which it suffered greatly. In 1710, it was seized by Charles and Christina Piper, and later only in 1959, did it acquire the status of a museum. Another interesting castle, both from an architectural and historical point of view, is called Tidö. It is also on its territory that the Toy Museum is located today. The castle itself was built in 1645, but the first building that was erected on this place, existed even earlier (you can see its ruins next to it).
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