Avesta, Administrative urban center in Dalarna County, Sweden
Avesta is a town in Dalarna located along a river valley where railway lines converge and former industry shapes its character. The town contains residential areas, transformed industrial buildings, and green spaces that together form a typical central Swedish settlement.
The settlement was first recorded in the 1300s, but grew significantly when copper mining started in the area during the 1600s. This mining activity shaped the region for several centuries.
The town's connection to mining work shows in how old industrial sites have been transformed into places where art and history are displayed today. These spaces tell the story of the people who lived and worked here over many generations.
An indoor swimming facility with water attractions is open year-round for families and visitors to enjoy. The town is easy to reach by train since major railway lines meet here.
A park here houses a herd of European bison living in a natural setting where visitors can watch and learn about these large animals. Educational programs help people understand how these creatures live and their role in nature.
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Döda fallen
1.1 km
Aaltohuset
721 m
Koppardalen
1.3 km
Avesta stad
0 m
Avesta Church
1.5 km
Koppardalen
1.1 km
Avesta gamla kraftstation
1.3 km
Krylbo motive power depot
2.9 km
Klosterskolan, Avesta
1.8 km
Stockholms Kultursällskap för Ånga och Järnväg
2.9 km
Krylbo tingshus
2.3 km
Krylbo Church
1.8 km
Böösgården
1.5 km
Bjurforsbäcken
2.6 km
Åsboholmen-Isaksboholmen
1.4 km
Folkare tingslag
1.5 km
Månsbolinden
1.8 km
2004015(W-id) Tall
2.9 km
2004016(W-id) En åldrig tall
2.9 km
2004020(W-id)Tall
2.8 km
2004019(W-id)Tall
2.8 km
Grytnäs 95:1
1.8 km
Bergslagsteater
1.2 km
Avesta myntmuseum
1.5 km
Aaltohuset
721 m
Carl Jularbo café och museum
1.5 km
Grytnäs 96:1
1.9 km
Avesta kommunhus
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