Västerås
Västerås [ vɛstəro ː s] is a town in the Swedish province of Västmanland County and the historic province of Västmanland. It is the capital of the municipality of the same name.
Geography
Västerås is situated on a bay of Lake Mälaren, about 100 km west of Stockholm.
History
Several Reichstag were held in Västerås, most of which are the most important in 1527 and 1544. 1527 ended Gustav I Vasa, the power of the hierarchy and led the evangelical doctrine in Sweden, in 1544 he made the crown hereditary in his family.
On 29 April 1521, the Dalecarlians won under Gustav I Vasa over Denmark. In 1885, Västerås had 6659 inhabitants. Västerås 1990 celebrated its thousand years of existence.
Attractions and Events
In the car-free center is the old city core Kyrkbacken, which is in contrast to the modern town house with its tower. South of it is the Cathedral Västerås, is buried in the King Erik XIV. When they opened the coffin of the king in the 1970s, they found his legs sawn off lying next to the torso. Scientists explain this by saying that the noble stone coffin too short and a reconstruction was impossible. The castle of the city is the seat of the regional government.
In addition to the significant prehistoric burial Anundshög also the open-air museum in Vallby district is rewarding.
Jazzens Museum is Europe's first jazz museum.
Apart from the City Palace is available in the vicinity several castles that can be visited, including Ängsö Castle and Tidö.
The area of Västerås is popular with cyclists and walkers. The network of bike paths outstandingly is expanded both inside and outside the city. The cemetery is located west of Västerås Årby.
Power Big Meet is an event for American automobiles, in recent years, more than 14,000 vehicles to see on the 3 days. For owners and friends of historic American Automobile Västerås is internationally known for the world's biggest car festival with American cars. The meeting is always in the first week of July, from Thursday to Saturday. Highlights include the Cruising through the city on Friday and Saturday night.
Economy and Transport
Västerås is an industrial city of origin and original location of the company ASEA, the. During the 1980s with Brown, Boveri & Cie merged and since then is called ABB. The economic dependence of the city from this company dissolves gradually through the development of the college town. The central location of the city makes it a transport hub. 1947 opened the first store of the now settled in Stockholm fashion chain H & M in Västerås
The main employer in the town Västerås (September 2005):
- ABB AB
- DaimlerChrysler Rail Systems (Sweden) AB
- Westinghouse Atom AB
- Handlarnas ICA AB ( supermarket chain )
- KF Svenska Detaljhandelsaktiebolaget
- Flextronics International Sweden AB
- Posten Sverige AB ( The Swedish Post)
- Mälardalens högskola ( college)
- Rikspolisstyrelsen ( National Police line )
- Samhall Vasa AB
- Alstom Power Generation AB
- Mälarenergi AB
- Peab AB Mellersta
- Bombardier Transportation
- Västerås Technology Park
Västerås is associated with about 100 km eastern Swedish capital Stockholm via a direct train line and on the E18 motorway. On the eastern outskirts of Västerås airport is named Stockholm - Västerås Airport, from which extend both charter and scheduled flights.
Culture
Not only the internationally known writer Lars Gustafsson was born here, and the Swedish poet Tomas Tranströmer is since 1965 the citizens of the city. In his honor, one has in 1997 decided to organize a eponymous Tranströmer Prize for Literature.
Religion
Västerås is since the 12th century episcopal Church of Sweden.
See also: List of Bishops of Västerås
Sports
In the inner city there is a Rocklunda called area, where there are numerous sports facilities. For example, a riding hall, a multipurpose hall, an ice hockey and Innebandyhalle and a motor racing circuit. Even the football stadium Swedbank park where the soccer players from Västerås SK unsubscribe their home games, is on Rocklunda. The Bandyabteilung the club with 17 league titles Swedish record holder in the sport.
In addition, located in the urban area hiking trails and cross-country skiing trails. With its located right on the marina center, the city also offers sailors good conditions. About the Lake Mälaren to Stockholm can be achieved. The athletics stadium Arosvallen is close to the university. In 2006, here were the World Championships held in Boot Throwing.
Sons and daughters of the town
- Ulf Andersson, Chess Players
- Maria Bonnevie, Actress
- Lars Gustafsson, writer
- Frida Hans yolk, skier
- Pontus Kåmark, national football team
- Maria Lang, (1914-1991), writer
- Nicklas Lidstrom, National Hockey player
- Looptroop, hip hop group
- Anneli Magnusson, singer
- Psychopunch, Rock Band
- Olof Rudbeck the Elder, polymath
- Gunnar Sköld, cyclist and World Champion
- Bobo Stenson, Jazz Pianist
- Esbjörn Svensson, Jazz Pianist
- Loreen, singer
Personalities
- Einar Billing (1871-1939), Protestant theologian and bishop
Twinning
Västerås is a twin city of places