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Västerås Cathedral – Vasaparken loop from Västerås Slott

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Sweden

Västmanland

Västerås

Västerås Cathedral – Vasaparken loop from Västerås Slott

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Västerås Cathedral – Vasaparken loop from Västerås Slott

02:58

11.7km

30m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

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2.56 km

The city library, formerly the diocesan and district library, was inaugurated on February 10, 1956 after decades of discussions. The main library is housed in a building designed by Sven Ahlbom, which houses reading rooms, an auditorium, a music department and a children's library. The library had its origins in the seminary and diocesan library. The scope of this collection increased considerably in the early 17th century due to the personal interest of Bishop Johannes Rudbeckius.

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Västerås Cathedral

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Västerås Cathedral, now a five-aisled cathedral, was originally built in the 13th century on the site of a presumably wooden predecessor church and consecrated on August 16, 1271. A number of extensions followed until 1517. The tower and outer roof were given their current appearance when rebuilt after a fire in the 1690s. The exterior in general and the interior are largely influenced by reconstruction and remodeling carried out in 1856-1861, 1896-1898 and 1958-1961. The Swedish King Erik XIV, who reigned from 1560 to 1568, is buried in the church. The cathedral is the tallest building in Västerås at 91.8 metres; the church is the 16th tallest building in Sweden.

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