Overview
Eskilstuna is Sweden's historic industrial city known as Stålstaden (the Steel City) or the Sheffield of Sweden. The city was founded during the Viking era as an important trading place called Tuna, and became significant when Saint Eskil established his diocese in the 11th century.
Architecture · Day Trips · History · Museums
Before you go
Connectivity
4G/LTE coverage is standard in urban areas. Swedish SIM cards available at convenience stores and operator shops.
Language
Swedish is official language with near-universal English proficiency among younger residents.
Money
Sweden uses Swedish Krona (SEK). Credit cards widely accepted. Budget 500-800 SEK/day for mid-range travel excluding accommodation.
Transport
E20 highway passes north of Eskilstuna; trains run frequently from Stockholm (approx 1.5 hours) and Västerås. Best airports are Västerås (52 km) and Stockholm-Skavsta (83 km).
Weather
Best visited May-September for warm weather. Winter (December-February) averages -2°C with limited daylight.