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Västmanland

Historical province of Sweden

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Overview

Västmanland is a province in the Svealand region in Sweden, consisting of farmlands, forests and lakes. Västerås is the largest city.

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Getting around

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Uber works in the eastern part of Västmanland.

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Bergslagen

Bergslagen is a vaguely defined area in Svealand in central Sweden. It is known as the historical heartland of Swedish mining, metallurgy and industry.

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Rail and bus travel in Sweden

Sweden has an extensive railway network. Long-distance lines are operated by the government-owned company SJ AB, or by private enterprises.

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MunicipalitiesWhile Västmanland County makes up the eastern part of the province, the western part belongs to Örebro County.

UnderstandFor Västmanland, the industry has been an important factor for the development over many centuries, and it still is. For example Engelsbergs Bruk, built in 1681, is since 1993 on the UNESCO's world heritage list.

Get aroundUber works in the eastern part of Västmanland.

Stay safeAs in most of Sweden, the main risk factors are cold weather and traffic, not least animal collisions. In historic mining districts, mining holes are a specific danger.

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Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Västmanland" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
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