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Sights and Attractions in Västmanland: East

Sala silvergruva

The silver mine was also called "Svea Rikes skattkammare" (The treasure trove of Sweden). The mine is supposed to have been discovered by a farmer at the end of the 15th century. In total, more than 400 tonnes of silver was taken from the mine before it was closed. The mining area consists of approximately 30 buildings, a museum, ancient monuments, open shafts and beautiful walking trails. Today you can descend to the 40 and 60 metre levels of the mine. There is also a film shown at regular intervals which depicts the history of the mine. The mining area also offers handicrafts, auctions, silversmiths and a restaurant.
Phone: 0224-131 45

Ängsö Castle

Engsö Castle is one of Sweden´s most interesting medieval castles. Engsö is mentioned in writing for the first time in 1185 but its present exterior and interior were put in place during the 1740´s by the foremost architect of that time, Carl Hårleman. Nowadays, the castle is a museum and thus open to the public. You can see interiors from many different eras. The visitor can admire the famous "Engsökedjan" and hear the story of when Johan Sparre played a game of dice with the devil.
Phone: 0171-44 40 12

Skultuna Messingsbruk

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Skultuna is one of the world´s oldest brass-works, dating back to 1607. Skultuna received a gold medal for one of their products in 1900 and it can be seen in the museum. The museum´s collection spans four centuries. There is also a shop and a cafe at the brass-works.
Phone: 021-783 00

Hässlö Vinmakare

Hässlö, a unique wine producer is Sweden´s only producer of wine. The wine is manufactured from grapes which are imported from all over the world. Hässlö organises wine tasting and shows the manufacturing process for groups and companies. There is also a restaurant and sleeping accommodations are available.
Phone: 021-80 02 10

Anundshög

Located 6 km north east of Västerås is one of Sweden´s most remarkable ancient monuments. Anundshög is a royal tomb from the 6th century, the largest of its kind in Sweden. Nearby there is a number of large grave mounds which indicates that this was an important meeting place for several centuries. There a two very large ship tumuli, graves in the shape of a Viking long ship. There is also a runestone from the middle of the 11th century which has a very famous quote and also functioned as a road map.

Ängsö

On Ängsö there are burial fields, a castle, a church, old farms and allotments, meadows and pastures full of wonderful flowers, a rich bird and animal life as well as agriculture and fishing. It is a living cultural landscape.
Phone: 0171-44 40 12

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