Eskilstuna Visitors Magazine 2018

Eskilstuna TORSHÄLLA & SUNDBYHOLM | 2018 / 2019

Family fun at the zoo Familienspaß im zoo

Citylife Stadtleben

STROLL MAP

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Spend the holidays

Die charmante Stadt

OUTDOORS Outdoor-Ferien

Small town charm in Torshälla

Visit our

museums!

Eskilstuna Town Museum A historical museum in central Eskilstuna. Here you will find ”Lilla stadsmuseet”, the steam engine hall, mechanical & experimental work shops, exhibitions, shop, café - something for everyone!

Hours: Wed-Sun 11am-4pm Summer season: Tue-Sun 11am-4pm eskilstuna.se/stadsmuseet

Eskilstuna Town Museum

The Rademacher Forges

Painting by Birgitta Burling. (detail)

Ebeling museum Paintings, ceramics and sculptures from the comprehensive artist of Torshälla, Allan Ebeling. There are also arts of his daughters Marianne Ebeling and Harriet Ebeling, as well as the archive of Photo Bäckstrand with a lot of pictures of old Torshälla. Temporary exhibitions.

Hours: Wed-Sun 12am-16am. eskilstuna.se/ebelingmuseet

A cultural reserve in the middle of Eskilstuna with well preserved buildings dating back to the 17th century. Within the area you will find traditional handicraft for sale, museum, dramatized tours & open air theatre during summer season, café and restaurant.

Outdoor exhibitions open around the clock, all year around.

The Rademacher Forges

For more information, please visit eskilstuna.se/ rademachersmedjorna

Lagersbergs säteri

Lagersbergs säteri

One of the best preserved 1700-century manors in Sweden, 3Km southwest of the town center.

Summer café, guided tours and shop.

Play and experience the history of Eskilstuna!

Historical exhibition for children at the Eskilstuna Town Museum.

Hours: Thur and Sat 10am-4pm,June 14th-August 16th.

Guided tours are also available at a fee all year around. Booking through the Town Museum reception +46 16 710 23 75

Hours: Wed-Sun 11am-4pm Summer season: Thu-Sun 11am-4pm

ADMISSION FREE

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Welcome!

Welcome to Eskilstuna!

ABOUT ESKILSTUNA

Eskilstuna is currently home to more than 105 000 people – representing a total of 152 nationalities – and the local population is rising steadily. The Municipality of Eskilstuna covers an area of 1,100 km² and includes Sundbyholm with its famous white castle, as well as the historically fascinating town of Torshälla.

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Eskilstuna has a significant industrial heritage, traces of which can still be found in beautiful, old industrial buildings and our modern hi-tech industry.

Eskilstuna is devoted to art, too, and you will find more than 120 works of art on display outdoors. One of the more intriguing examples is Olov Tällström’s 22-metre-tall “Pin Point”, which stands proudly in the Fristadstorget square.

ÜBER ESKILSTUNA

Heute leben 152 verschiedene Nationalitäten in Eskilstuna, das 105 000 Einwohner hat und dessen Bevölkerung weiter wächst. Die Gemeinde Eskilstuna erstreckt sich über eine Fläche von 1.100 km², darunter Sundbyholm mit seinem berühmten weißen Schloss und die faszinierende historische Stadt Torshälla.

Eskilstuna hat auch ein bedeutendes industrielles Erbe, das noch heute in unseren alten, schönen Industriegebäuden und der modernen Hightech-Industrie der Stadt zu sehen ist. Die Palette der von den Unternehmen in Eskilstuna hergestellten Produkten reicht von Tischtennisschlägern bis zu modernsten Systemen für die Automobilindustrie, von komplizierten chirurgischen Instrumenten bis zu Rohrsystemen für die Bewässerung von ausgedörrten Wüstengebieten.

In Eskilstuna finden Sie mehr als 120 Kunst­ werke im öffentlichen Raum. Eines der modernen Beispiele ist der 22 m hohe „Pin Point“ von Olov Tällström, der auf dem gerade renovierten Platz Fristadstorget steht. Dieses wie ein Wassertropfen geformte Kunstwerk wiegt voll 1,4 t.

Åsa Rönnholm and Helen Strömberg.

There is so much to experience in Eskilstuna. Our InfoPoints provide inspiration and guidance. You will find InfoPoints at selected destinations, hotels and shops, and they provide answers to the questions asked most frequently about our city.

Visit eskilstuna.nu to locate your nearest InfoPoint. You can also contact Eskilstuna Tourist Information by phone, email or Facebook to ask questions and to find inspiration, tips and hints about great things to see and do. Have fun discovering the delights of Eskilstuna!

Es gibt in Eskilstuna viel zu erleben. Auch wenn Sie Glück mit dem Wetter haben, können Sie einige Tipps und Ratschläge gut gebrauchen. Und da können unsere InfoPoints Sie inspirieren und beraten. Unsere InfoPoints finden Sie an ausgewählten Ausflugsorten, Hotels und Geschäften, und sie können Ihnen auf häufig gestellte Fragen über unsere Stadt antworten. Auf eskilstuna.nu finden Sie einen InfoPoint in Ihrer Nähe. Die Eskilstuna Touristeninformation erreichen Sie über Telefon, E-Mail oder Facebook wenn Sie Fragen haben oder Inspiration und Tipps für Ausflugsziele benötigen. Sie sind in Eskilstuna immer herzlich willkommen! Åsa Rönnholm and Helen Strömberg – Eskilstuna Tourist Information

Eskilstuna Tourist Information +46 (0)16-710 70 00 turism@eskilstuna.nu eskilstuna.nu Facebook: EskilstunaTouristCenter

– a part of Eskilstuna Municipality Business Co

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Spend the holidays outdoors BEACH LIFE AT SUNDBYHOLM CASTLE Magnificent Sundbyholm Castle lies on the shores of Lake Mälaren and offers a pleasure-boat harbour, swimming, café, restaurant and lots more.

The Sigurdsristningen carvings, a unique monument from around year 1000, is to be found 1.5 km from the castle and marina.

View the boats and take a stroll in the great house park – or a refreshing swim – perfect occupations for a summer’s afternoon.

Sundbyholm Castle was built by Carl Carlsson Gyllenhielm, son of Duke Karl later to become Karl IX. He also founded Sweden’s first elementary school several centuries before the elementary school act came into force in 1842. The house is situated near Jäders church.

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STRANDLEBEN AUF SCHLOSS SUNDBYHOLM

Das herrliche Schloss Sundbyholm liegt am Ufer des Mälarsees und bietet einen Gasthafen, schwimmen, Café, Restaurant und vieles mehr.

Sigurdsristningen, ein einzigartiges Denkmal aud dem 11. Jahrhundert, ist ungefähr 1,5 km vom Schloss entfernt.

Phone / Telefon +46 (0)16-428 400, sundbyholms-slott.se

THE FISH ARE BITING!

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Out in the Sundbyholm islands you can boat, sail, paddle a canoe, swim, fish, skate and go ice yachting.

The archipelago contains some 160 islands just waiting to be explored.

And still more canoeing and fishing is to be had at Östra Hjälmaren, where small islands and islets abound.

DIE FISCHE BEISSEN AN!

Draußen bei den Sundbyholm Inseln können Sie Boot fahren, segeln, paddeln oder Kanu fahren, angeln, Schlittschuh laufen und Eissegeln.

Der Archipel umfasst etwa 160 Inseln, die nur darauf warten, erkundet zu werden. Und noch mehr Kanu fahren und angeln kann man in Östra Hjälmaren, wo es kleine Inseln und Inselchen im Überfluss gibt.

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OUTDOOR LIFE NEAR THE TOWN

A few kilometres from the Eskilstuna town centre you’ll find Vilsta, with downhill skiing, barbeque facilities, cross-country trails, gym, sauna, restaurant with both indoor and outdoor seating, playground, swimming, camping site, minigolf, frisbee golf and horse riding.

Busy most of the time, all-year-round. Skiing in winter and swimming, play and generally keeping fit in summer.

The Vilsta trail is very popular owing to its initial, tough uphill climb, which is a real challenge for exercise lovers.

EXPLORE THE TRAILS The Gyllenhielmska trail begins at Årby and runs through Torshälla to Sundbyholm on Lake Mälaren. Several years ago the trail was connected up to the Pilgrimsleden on the Strängnäs side of the lake.

Hike through the forest along narrow gravel paths in the beautiful Sörmländska countryside. There are several places to stay along the trails, from hotels to chalets and campsites.

The Gyllenhielmska trail runs for 36 kilometres, while the Pilgrims trail runs for about 80 kilometres.

The Sörmlandsleden runs for 1 000 kilometres, including circular loops of different lengths, from an hour of walking to a whole day trip. One such loop starts at Vilsta and ends up again at the main trail at Svalboviken, south of Eskilstuna. Wonderful day hikes can be made along e.g. Näshulta Lake.

LEBEN IN DER NATUR NAHE DER STADT

Nur wenige Kilometer vom Stadtzentrum Eskilstuna entfernt finden Sie Vilsta, dort gibt es Alpinski, Grillplätze, Langlaufloipen, Fitnessraum, Sauna, Restaurant mit Innen- und Außenbereich, Kinderspielplatz, Schwimmbad, Zeltplatz, Minigolf, Frisbeegolf und Reiten. eskilstuna.nu

GREEN IS BEAUTI FUL

Fresh air, untouc hed countr yside and clean water.

Welcome to us fo r wonder ful relaxation and ex citing outdoor adventur es.

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Fr ische Luft, unbe rühr te Natur und sauber es Wasser.

W illkommen bei uns zu wunder barer En tspannung und spannenden OutdoorAbenteuern.

ERKUNDEN SIE DIE WANDERWEGE Der Gyllenhielmska Wanderweg beginnt bei Årby und verläuft durch Torshälla bis Sundbyholm am Mälarsee. Vor einigen Jahren wurde der Weg an den Pilgrimsleden auf die Strängnässeite des Sees angeschlossen.

Wandern Sie auf schmalen Schotterwegen in der schönen Landschaft Sörmländska durch den Wald. Es gibt mehrere Übernachtungsmöglichkeiten entlang des Wegs, von Hotels bis zu Hütten und Campingplätzen. Der Gyllenhielmska Wanderweg ist 36 Kilometer lang, der Pilgerpfad rund 80 Kilometer.

Der Sörmlandsleden ist 1 000 Kilometer lang, einschließlich kreisförmiger Schleifen unterschiedlicher Länge, von einer Stunde Fußweg bis zu einem Tagesausflug. Eine solche Schleife beginnt bei Vilsta und führt bei Svalboviken, südlich von Eskilstuna wieder auf dem Hauptweg. Wunderbare Tageswanderungen können zum Beispiel entlang des Näshulta-Sees gemacht werden. sormlandsleden.se

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Parken Zoo Parken Zoo is Eskilstuna’s largest tourist attraction with more than 200 000 visitors a year. Meet rare and exciting species from all over the world, visit the amusement park or take a dip in the outdoor swimming pool.

If you wish to spend the night, there is a camping on site.

In the summer of 2018 the popular Lilla Zoo (Children’s zoo) is transformed into a new, large petting zoo. The new area brings you even closer to both domesticated and wild animals; you might even get a wet kiss from one of the little cuties.

Tier- und Naturliebhaber - verpassen Sie nicht den Parken Zoo! Hier finden Sie auch eine Vergnügungspark, Schwimmen und Übernachtungsmöglichkeiten in Hütten oder auf dem Campingplatz.

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FAMILY ACTIVITIES

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Welcome to Eskilstunas latest and wettest indoor swimming attraction!

Välkommen till Take a refreshing dipsenaste Eskilstunas When the summer heat gets just a little besöksmål! too hot, there’s nothing better than taking a refreshing dip to cool off.

Groupticket!

Visit Lilla Stadsmuseet

220 kr

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There are around twenty different bathing spots to choose from along the shores of Lake Mälaren and the banks of Eskilstunaån river. In addition, Sundbyholm is the site of the longest sandy beach on Lake Mälaren, with plenty of room to sunbathe and to build sandcastles – whatever you like! Vilsta, Mälarbaden and Borsökna are other great places to swim, and there are options to suit all tastes and preferences.

If you would rather swim indoors, visit the newly built Munktellbadet swimming centre, which has a 50-metre pool as well as a magnificent family pool.

Visit ”The Little City Museum” for a child’s-eye view of the fascinating history of Eskilstuna!

Step back into history and help prepare a royal feast at Sundbyholm Castle, navigate the steamship Eskilstuna with a steady hand, shovel coal into the boiler, make a deal with traders on Fristadstorget Square, or go fishing in the still waters of Ruddammen...

All this and more awaits at the interactive exhibition for curious children.

Prices from

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City life Tap into the pulse in Eskilstuna, where you’re never far from shops or entertainment.

Eskilstuna is packed with opportunities to enjoy shopping trips and city life.

The city centre is home to all kinds of fascinating shops and outlets – everything from shopping centres to small local businesses unique to the area.

There are also plenty of cafés and restaurants serving cuisine from all parts of the world, and our beautiful, Fristadstorget square is the perfect place to settle down in the sun, stretched out on a lounger by the pond. Enjoy watching everyday life go by, treat yourself to an ice cream, or simply lie back and relax.

The glittering Eskilstunaån River is bordered by fine stretches of lawn, which are ideal for a spontaneous picnic... or how about challenging your friends to a game of beach volleyball on the specially designed beach area?

If you enjoy historic architecture, we recommend taking a stroll along Köpmangatan in Gamla Staden (the Old Town), which is lined with beautiful buildings and narrow alleys.

Here you will find a truly extraordinary collection of own-design clothes, antiques, interior design items and cafés right next to the delightful river.

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TUNA PARK

Just outside the centre of the city stands Tuna Park, a large shopping centre.

Where better to spend a whole day browsing and shopping? There are all kinds of shops here, so you are sure to find something for the whole family. And if you need to give your feet a rest and restore your energy levels, there are plenty of cafés and restaurants to choose from.

RECYCLED

If you enjoy “old and recycled”, you really should visit ReTuna, Eskilstuna’s awardwinning shopping centre devoted to recycling, where you will find everything from clothes, toys and books, to furniture, electronics, bicycles and more besides.

STADTLEBEN

Spüren Sie den Puls Eskilstunas!

Hier sind Sie nie weit von Shopping oder Vergnügen!

Die Stadtmitte bietet Shops und Outlets aller Arten an, sowohl Shopping Centers als kleine einzigartige Unternehmen. Hier gibt´s auch jede Menge Cafe´s und Restaurants, die Essen von allen Ecken der Welt servieren. Der ”Fristadstorget” Platz ist genau die perfekte Stelle ein bischen Sonne zu geniessen, in einem Liegestuhl am Teich ausgestreckt.

Wäre historische Architektur interessant? Dann empfehlen wir einen Bummel durch ”Gamla Staden” (die Altstadt). Die ”Köpmangatan” ist mit schönen Gebäuden und engen Gassen gesäumt. Hier finden Sie eine ganz tolle Auswahl von eigener Design-Kleidung, Antiquitäten, Einrichtungsgegenständen und Cafés direkt am Fluss.

Etwas ausserhalb der Stadtmitte ist Tuna Park, ein grosses Einkaufszentrum mit Geschäften aller Art. Und wenn Sie Ihre Füsse ausruhen und die Energieniveau wiederherstellen müssen, ja dann gibt´s ja hier auch noch eine grosse Auswahl von Cafés und Restaurants.

WIEDERVERWENDET

Wer alte und wiederverwendete Dinge mag, dem sei ein Besuch bei ReTuna, dem preisgekrönten RecyclingWarenhaus Eskilstunas empfohlen.

Hier finden Sie Kleidung, Spielzeug und Bücher, Einrichtungsgegenstände, Elektronik, Fahrräder usw.

RENT A BETTER ACCOMMODATION

IN ESKILSTUNA

POPULÄRT BOENDE

3-STJÄRNIGT HOTELL, STF VANDRARHEM, STUGBY

Tel: 016-15 35 00

Prisvärt boende med fri parkering.

Barn- och familjevänligt. Naturskönt. www.vilstasporthotell.se • info@vilstasporthotell.se

VILSTA CAMPING Tel: 016-15 35 00 www.dcarnegie.se Rademachergatan 1 eskilstuna@dcarnegie.se

4-stjärnig naturskön familjecamping. Stadsnära. www.vilstacamping.se • camping@vilstasporthotell.se

The world’s first recycling mall is found in Eskilstuna.

Where everything sold is upcycled or reused or has been organically and sustainably produced.

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Torshälla – the charming town in town PHOTO: PIERRE P OC S

Torshälla has a population of almost 10 000 and is located just about 7 km north of Eskilstuna. Despite its small size, the town is home to a great deal of culture and has numerous historical settings that are well worth exploring.

The Torshälla Museum of Local History – Bergströmska gården – is an excellent example of how the mansions in Torshälla looked in the 1700s, visit eskilstuna. nu for opening hours. Another interesting sight is Torshälla Church, with its extraordinary frescoes and medieval wooden sculptures.

Torshälla is the town where the multitalented artist Allan Ebeling

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lived and worked. His works can be seen in the Ebeling Museum and on public places in the town of Torshälla. Vattenbärerskan at Östra Torget square and Tors bockar in the Torshälla River are two of his most well-known works.

The same building that houses the Ebeling Museum is also home to Rolf Berg Keramik – a ceramic studio and shop. While the company is best known for its Santa Claus figures in all shapes and sizes, it also sells ceramic items suited to other times of the year.

DIE CHARMANTE STADT IN DER STADT Erleben Sie die Kleinstadtidylle Torshälla. Hier können Sie in schmalen kopfsteingeplafsterten Gässchen im alten Stadtteil flanieren und sich die Kirche aus dem 12. Jahr-hundert, das Rathaus, die Mühle ”Kvarnen” und den Hof ”Bergströmska gården” anschauen. In den letzten Jahren hat sich Torshälla zu einem interessanten Kulturzentrum entwickelt, und seine Nähe zum schönen Mälarsee bietet unendliche Möglichkeiten für verschiedenste Freizeitaktivitäten.

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ALLAN EBELING’S SCULPTURE ”TORS BOCKAR” Thor’s goats, on display in the middle of the Torshälla river, symbolises the city’s pagan past.

ALLAN EBELINGS KUNSTWERK ”TORS BOCKAR” Tors Böcke steht mitten im Fluss Torshällaån und symbolisiert die heidnische Vergangenheit der Stadt.

THE CHURCH THAT IS OLDER THAN TORSHÄLLA

The oldest parts of Torshälla Church were built in the 1100s to replace a previous wooden church. It is likely that the site was originally a place of sacrifice in honour of the Asa-god Thor – Thorshaergh – from where Torshälla takes its name.

The artist Albertus Pictor decorated the walls with a number of paintings, one of which features what is believed to be the oldest depiction of glasses in Sweden.

MÄLARBADEN / WÄSBY MAGASIN

Visit Wäsby Magasin, a rural idyll that houses a mix of the past and the present, with a café and modern shopping of clothes and interior design in an old barn. It’s located in Mälarbaden, a nice bathing area with camping and golf course, just outside Torshälla.

BOATTRIP Torshälla’s proximity to Lake Mälaren provides ample opportunities to enjoy many outdoor activities.

Bring your family or friends on a cruise and enjoy scenic views from Lake Mälaren During summer, you can make an enjoyable tour with the boat S:t Olof on the Eskilstuna river.

If you are lucky and keep your eyes open you might catch sight of the beaver.

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ESKILSTUNA DOES MUSICEVOLUTION* It’s no accident that Eskilstuna is home to both alternative rock band Kent and ABBA’s Anni-Frid Lyngstad, given that we have been voted both Pop City of the Year and Jazz City of the Year.

We are home to the oldest music school in Sweden and have developed one of the biggest music centres in Europe, comprising 70 rehearsal rooms used by more than 100 bands.

We call this MusicEvolution.

What’s up?

A taste of summer at a good price!

FESTIVALS AND EVENTS Eskilstuna has several recurring festivals on different themes such as music, sustainability and veteran vehicles. One of the first local pridefestivals in Sweden, Springpride, was celebrated in Eskilstuna in 2007 and has since then grown bigger every year.

What’s up when you’re in town? Contact Eskilstuna Tourist Information or check out Eskilstuna.nu for more information.

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PICNIC I PARKEN

is a new music festival in Eskilstuna that takes place in Stadsparken every Wednesday in July.

Enjoy music from famous and local artists.

Bring a blanket, a nice snack and something to drink, and make it a picnic in the park!

Nordslingan Bil AB

Wednesdays 5pm-9pm

Your Porschespecialist

Nystrandsgatan 1B Eskilstuna Homepage: nordslingan.com Tel: 016-911 82 info@nordslingan.com

barbeque 179 sek

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Follow us on Facebook: Nordslingan Bil Open Time Sales: Mon – Thu. 10:00-18:00 Fri. 10:00-17:00 Sat.11:00-15:00 Open time Workshop & Spare parts: Mon – Fri. 07:00-16:00 Sat. Closed

CAR SALES • CAR SERVICE • SPARE PARTS | Bistro & taverna |

016-51 91 21 granden.se | biffgrill.se

BLACK ROCK GRILL Sommarens hetaste nyhet D PÅ BOR 1 A K BO 965 7 n kl 17 016- eras frå Serv

HÄNG MED OSS. FACEBOOK.COM/ SUNDBYHOLMSGASTHAMN

TEL. 016 - 965 71 :: INFO@SUNDBYHOLMSGASTHAMN.SE :: WWW.SUNDBYHOLMSGASTHAMN.SE

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Welcome to Sundbyholm Racetrack!

Enjoy the summer in the sign of racing!

Wednesday 18th of July ICA MAXI Eskilstuna 4-year old test

ONE OF SWEDEN´S BEST INDOOR SKATE PARKS

1200 kvm | 1700 members | Outdoor park outside | Close to beach | Children´s party Inlines & Kickbike Shop | GIB/Hedonskate Sweden | Café | Recreational facility

Welcome to a great summerparty with races, artists and lots of fun for the kids!

Visit our homepage for the racedays of 2018. www.sundbyholm.com

Photo: Maximillian Norberg

OPEN: Mon – Sun 14.00-20.00 skatepark (inlines, skateboard, kickbike and BMX) 11.30-20.00 café, shop, outdoor park outside and recreational facility Tour on wheels 2018 program – info homepage Inlines SM – info homepage Offer: Entrance card for June – Aug Skjulstagatan 3 // tfn: 016-12 12 16 info@zeroonesix.se // www.zeroonesix.se facebook: ZeroOneSix Eskilstuna Skatepark

FANTASTIC OUTLET PRICES! En skön blandning av ekologisk och närproducerad mat  Galleri  Musik  Butik 

FACTORY OUTLET We are located in Eskilstuna! www.gensefactoryoutlet.se

Butik & verkstad • Eskilstunavägen 5 Torshälla

Opening hours: Jan-Oct: Mon closed. Tue-Fri 10 am-5 pm.

Nov-Dec: Mon-Fri 10 am-6 pm. Sat-Sun 10 am-2 pm.

Closed weekdays 12:30 pm-1:30 pm• Closed july and then you can buy our products at Torshälla Blommor.

Tel: 016-35 86 87 • E-post: rolfbergkeramik@telia.com Hemsida: www.rolfbergkeramik.se

Njut en stund i vår härliga äppelträdgård eller övernatta på vårt lantliga B&B Åkerbyvägen 2, 635 09 Eskilstuna 016-35 01 05  www.maryscafe.se  info@maryscafe.se

• Homedecoration • Gifts • Souvenirs Fristadstorget 6, 016-12 08 78 Taxinge Slott 0159-230 50 www.vavknuten.se

Strömsholm Palace one of the royal palaces

Strömholm’s yellow baroque palace is built on a paved islet where the fast-flowing Kolbäck river meets Lake Mälaren.

Noteworthy things to see include the impressive interiors from the 1700s and an important collection of Swedish paintings. A guided tour is included in the entrance fee, at 11:00 and 13:00 in Swedish and 15:00 in English.

Welcome! opening hours:

June–August: Daily: 11:00–16:00 September: Saturday–Sunday 11:00–16:00 Tel 0220-430 35 • www.stromsholmsslott.se

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LILLA ZOO BLIR JÄTTESTORT – NU MED KAMELER!

EN ROLIGARE SOMMAR! Upplev exotiska djur, nyheten Lilla Zoo med JÄTTESTOR tamdjursavdelning, nöjespark, bad och Eskilstunas största handelsområde med shopping, mat och fika.

För mer information och öppettider besök parkenzoo.se och tunapark.se