Eskilstuna: Industrial Heritage, Art and Old Town
Accommodation in Eskilstuna
Eskilstuna combines industrial history and craftsmanship with art, historic buildings and outdoor activities. From Rademachersmedjorna and the museums to paths along the Eskilstunaån, there are a variety of options for your stay. If you’re looking for hotels in Eskilstuna, you can choose your destination based on the themes that matter most to you.
Industrial history and craftsmanship
Rademachersmedjorna is one of Sweden’s best-preserved 17th-century sites. At Jutemarks Smide, located within the site, you can book a blacksmithing course and give it a try. The Munktell Museum offers more than 190 years of Swedish industrial history. Visitors can sit in historic vehicles there. With a VR headset, you can try driving a dump truck in a quarry and operating a mini excavator. The two places showcase different sides of industrial history: traditional craftsmanship and the use of historic vehicles and machinery.
Gamla Staden and art
Gamla Staden is one of Eskilstuna’s oldest and best-preserved areas. A striking feature is the cobbled Köpmangatan, lined with cultural buildings from the 18th century and running alongside the river. For art lovers, the Eskilstuna Art Museum offers a different focus. Its collection spans works from the 17th century to the present and consists mainly of Nordic and Northern European art. Its focus is on 20th-century Swedish painting. The museum also offers guided tours of current exhibitions.
On foot, by bike or on the water
The 20-kilometre Ă…strĂĄket is a walking trail along the EskilstunaĂĄn, from Skjulsta in the south to Ă„ngsholmen in the north. It can also be used for cycling and paddling. The shorter, 14-kilometre Lejonrundan is a family-friendly cycling route through varied natural surroundings and Eskilstuna city centre. The two routes differ in length and activities: Ă…strĂĄket is the longer walking trail with additional uses, while Lejonrundan is the shorter cycling route.
Museums and special experiences
Eskilstuna City Museum features exhibitions on Eskilstuna’s history and welcomes visitors of all ages. In the hands-on Faktotum, children and adults can independently experiment with magnetism, electricity and centrifugal force. At Lilla Zoo in Parken Zoo, visitors can get close to farm animals such as sheep, goats, miniature pigs, chickens, rabbits and guinea pigs. Utedassmuseet focuses on a particular subject: it is Sörmland’s only outhouse museum.
Nearby
ReTuna Återbruksgalleria is about an eight-minute drive from central Eskilstuna and is considered the world’s first reuse shopping mall. It sells only reused, recycled, organic or sustainably produced goods. ReTuna offers a different kind of destination from the city’s museums. Skjulstabastun is about four kilometres from Fristadstorget and has a large sauna, a small sauna and its own jetty. These details offer a practical guide if you’d like to include these destinations in your plans.
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