Enköping: Accommodation between History and Lake Mälaren
Accommodation in Enköping
Enköping combines historic sites, museums, public art, nature areas and activities by the water. There are also family-oriented experiences, an annual Garden Day, as well as routes for cycling and mountain biking. Enköping can also be reached by train, bus or via Lake Mälaren.
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Culture and history
A historical city walk leads to selected historic sites in the city for independent exploration. During an archaeological excavation in Enköping, a paved road was discovered that has been dated to the beginning of the 11th century. Vårfrukyrkan stands on Kyrkåsen; construction began in the 12th century, and at that time it served as a church for a larger area. Below Kyrkåsen is the ruin of St Ilian's Church, which was built at the end of the 13th century.
Enköping Museum is housed in the former town hall, which was built as early as 1783. The museum presents the cultural history of the municipality from the Stone Age to almost the present day and, in addition to permanent exhibitions, shows temporary exhibitions on various themes. Westerlundska gården is a museum in the former home and practice of Doctor Westerlund.
Industrial history is presented at the Bahco Museum. It traces the journey from local innovation with J. P. Johansson's adjustable wrench to global success. Machines, films and objects from the company's industrial history are on display, including a spring hammer machine, lathes, special-purpose machines and objects from the company's industrial fire brigade.
Water and nature
Vattenparken near Korsängen is a nature area that combines recreation with the treatment of large parts of Enköping's rainwater and provides a habitat for birds. Haga ekbackar can be reached by bicycle from the vicinity of Enköping; there you will find views of the lake, oak stands and hazel groves.
Nearby, five kilometres south of Enköping city centre, Bredsandsbadet offers a long sandy beach, a diving tower, jetties, a beach volleyball court and a kiosk. From Bredsand, kayak or canoe launches provide access to Lake Mälaren and the islands of Skarpan and Gröneborg.
At Enköping harbour stand red-painted grain warehouses dating from the late 18th century. There is also a guest harbour with ten berths and parking spaces for motorhomes. Enköping can be reached by boat via Lake Mälaren; several harbours have guest berths.
Art and exercise
Åpromenaden is an approximately two-kilometre route to public artworks. It can be visited year-round, around the clock and in any weather. At a leisurely pace, with short stops at the artworks, the art walk takes approximately 50 to 60 minutes and begins and ends in Drömparken.
For cyclists, Cykelleden Uppland runs as an 80-kilometre cycle route through the Lake Mälaren landscape between Enköping and Bålsta via Örsundsbro. The mountain biking trail in Gånsta is a blue-marked, four-kilometre route that begins at the obstacle course in Gånsta.
Events and family activities
Trädgårdsdagen takes place in the parks and centre of Enköping on the first Saturday of September every year. The event is free and combines activities for all age groups with the themes of gardening, health, food and crafts. These include activities, markets, talks, exhibitors and workshops.
Pepparrotsbadet offers family experiences with lagoons, water currents, an infinity pool and a diving tower. There is also a water slide over 100 metres long and a climbing wall. Children have their own area with a Viking ship, rune stone and treasure hunt.
Getting there and routes
Enköping railway station is located at Enköpings resecentrum. From there, bus services run to Västerås on route 874 and to Uppsala on routes 774 and 804. The train journey from Stockholm Central Station to Enköping takes approximately 40 minutes.
More local destinations: Ekolsund.
To the overarching travel overview: Uppsala.
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