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Västerås: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Västerås is a city in central Sweden on the shore of Lake Mälaren in the province of Västmanland, 110 kilometres west of Stockholm.

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Now in the cityVästerås+16°CPartly cloudy · sunset 07:08 PMupdated 11:20 AM
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Exchange ratekr 9.82per 1 $SEK — the local currencyas of Sep 17, 2026
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Safety · official adviceour data as of Sep 15, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)No restrictionsNo travel restrictions in force.
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Updated information on European Entry-Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).

US State DepartmentLevel 2Watch your surroundings and belongings more closely than usual.
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There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise increased caution in Sweden due to  terrorism . Advisory summary There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Sweden. Visit the U.S. Department of State's country reports on terrorism to learn more.

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Getting here

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Stockholm Västerås Airport VST5.5 km from the centre
Stockholm-Arlanda Airport ARN78 km from the centre
Stockholm-Bromma Airport BMA84 km from the centre

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