Vasaparken, Västerås

Vasaparken extends across the city center, featuring large trees, rolling lawns, flower beds, and a pond that collects rainwater from downtown Västerås.

Gustav Vasa established the park in 1541 as a royal garden for cultivating vegetables, hops, and tobacco before opening it to the public in the 1600s.

The park contains remnants of Dominican monastery foundations from the 1500s and displays contemporary art installations by Olle Aldrin, Sture Collins, and Mats Åberg.

Visitors can borrow free equipment for boule, kubb, and jump rope activities through a mobile application at the pink activity box behind City Hall.

The park maintains its English garden design from the 1860s, when it changed its name from Royal Garden to Vasaparken through a royal decree.

GPS coordinates: 59.60750,16.54833

Latest update: July 13, 2025 09:55