Vingåker - Vingåker

Vingåker[1] is an urban area in the west Södermanland and central town in Vingåker municipality. For those who appreciate beautiful nature, it is a good starting point, e.g. to make a trip around Helmet. The many lakes around the community provide great opportunities for swimming and fishing.

Facts about Vingåker

History

Vingåker has a long history, and the community became known as early as the 17th century through Säfstaholm Castle. It was not until the turn of the year 1962/1963 that Vingåker became its own municipality. The buildings in Vingåker were concentrated around the church until the creation of the western main line in 1862, when the station community grew. In 1971, the trains stopped stopping in Vingåker, but in 2003 the station was reopened to traffic. Vingåker has also had a long tradition of the clothing industry. However, this was moved or phased out sharply during the 1990s, and in 2005 the few remaining parts were sold abroad.

Neighborhoods

The community Vingåker is usually divided into the following "districts". These were former farms and villages within Vingåker parish.

• Hacksta
• Sävsta
• Vannala
• Vidåker
• Vrettsta
• The hill
• Upper Vannala

Getting to Vingåker

If you want to get to Vingåker by plane, it is easiest from Stockholm Skavsta Airport[2] outside Nyköping. On weekdays, airport buses run off E-bus[3] directly to the bus station in Vingåker. You can also take a train from Arlanda to Stockholm Central where you change to a train to Vingåker.

• Länstrafiken Sörmland[4] has daily traffic to Vingåker from above all Katrineholm with line 730.
• Länstrafiken Örebro[5] has bus tours from Örebro and Odensbacken every weekday.

Vingåker is located by the western main line. SJ: s[6] regional and InterCity trains depart daily from here and it takes about 80 minutes to travel to Stockholm. In the whole Mälardalen is it cheaper to go if you buy tickets in the special TiM machines at the station. If you buy them five minutes before the train leaves, they will be even cheaper. Times and more info are available from Traffic in Mälardalen AB[7].

Road 52 from Nyköping and Örebro.

The Swedish leader passes Vingåker and comes from the west via Breven's mill on quiet small roads (asphalt except a bit west of Breven's mill). To the northeast you can go via the lime quarry, under the limestone cable car and via Julitta, even on quiet roads. Further to / from Västerås you can go via Hjälmarsundsbron, road 230, Tumbo, Kvicksund and Rytterne; usually calm asphalt roads except the 56 over the bridge which can have a lot of car traffic, and a piece of gravel road before Tumbo. Via Julitta / Äsköping you can also get on good roads to Eskilstuna. You can cycle along highway 52, but it is not recommended. There are some options to take the bike on the bus or train. The water lily trail also goes via Vingåker, for those who want to cycle far.

Relocation in Vingåker

Vingåker is a small community and is best experienced on foot or by bike. Car works best for those who want to see more of the municipality, but with good planning you can also see much of the municipality with the help of a bus.

Länstrafiken Sörmland has connections to the municipality's outer areas.

Rail-borne local traffic within the municipality does not exist.

Within the central town it is walking distance to most things.

• Vingåker Taxi, tel: 0151-100 05

There is a shortage of special cycle paths in Vingåker, but cycling is a good way to get around.

Payment

Small shopping malls do not always accept cards. Ask first!

Swedish kronor, SEK.

Traveler's checks are redeemed by most banks.

Most places of purchase accept cards.

ATMs are located in the town center.

Accommodation

Vingåker offers good opportunities for overnight stays.

Missing.

• Vingåker's Hotel & Restaurant[8] Järnvägsgatan 1. Tel: 0151 - 140 50. Small family-owned hotel and restaurant opposite Vingåker railway station.
• Båsenberga Hotell & Konferens[9], Båsenberga, about four kilometers from the central town. Located in a beautiful environment by Vingåker's golf course. Tel: 0151-120 15.
• Hacksta Västergård[10], 18th century farm on the outskirts of the community with horizon views to three directions. Large pool. Tel. 070-223 2295.
• Hjälmargården[11], is located a bit outside Vingåker in the community Läppe, right by Hjälmaren's southern shore. Open all year around. Tel: 0151-73 09 80.

• STF hostel Vingåker[12]. The hostel is located at Kjesäter Folk High School, about two kilometers from the center of Vingåker. Tel: 0151-51 86 00. E-mail: [email protected]

Food and drinks

There are several options for those who want to eat in Vingåker.

Missing.

• NiVå Mat och Dryck[13], Storgatan (by the river). The restaurant has full rights and in summer an outdoor terrace by the river. Tel: 0151-141 40.
• Båsenberga Hotell & Konferens, (more information under "Accommodation" above)
• Restaurant Reached Good, in Vingåkers Hotell (more information under "Accommodation" above)
• Joan´s Café & Bistro[14] Has in summer a nice outdoor seating area that you can sit on and also has full rights. Tel: 0151-141 30.
• Kim´s Thai Wok Serves traditional Thai food. Serving and take-away. Tel: 0151- 136 50.
• Restaurant Pizzeria Viking, Köpmangatan 1 (by the railway). Tel: 0151-103 90.

• Pizzeria & Restaurant Salambo[15], Köpmangatan 1. Tel: 0151-106 60. The restaurant has beer and wine rights and a large screen TV.
• Vingåkers Pizzeria, Storgatan 25. 0151-134 56

Café and patisserie

• City Confectionery, Storgatan 3, tel: 0151-100 82
• Joan´s Café & Bistro (see more above)

To see

• Säfstaholmträdet is the mother tree for the apple variety Säfstaholm. The tree is located next to the railway crossing at Ringvägen, not far from Säfstaholm Castle. The tree has been protected since 1921.
• Sweden's oldest cinema that is still in operation is located on Storgatan, on the right side if you walk from the center up to the church.
• Hacksta ö is a now drained island that has been a popular excursion destination for years. The island is located a bit out on the Vingåkersslätten and can be reached via a bike path from the Hacksta area.
• The limestone quarry view at Forsby you can see if you drive towards the parish of Österåker. About 1 km before the intersection with road 214, there is a sign showing the road.
• Kalklinbanan[16] starts at the lime quarry in Forsby and goes all the way to Köping. The cable car was in operation 1941-1997 and is preserved today as an industrial monument.

To do

• Säfstaholm Castle is located in central Vingåker and is open daily during the summer. Every year there are art exhibitions within a special theme. There are also special guided tours in several languages.
• Västra Vingåker's church is one of Sweden's largest rural churches and is located on Storgatan. It is a road church in the summer.

Adjacent to the railway station in central Vingåker is one of Sweden's leading Outlet areas.

• Vingåkers Factory Outlet[17] which sells designer clothes at a low price, is Vingåker's most popular tourist destination. There is also a café and tourist information from the area. Widegrensvägen 1. Tel: 0151-37 04 10. E-mail: [email protected]
• Iitalla Outlet[18] sells second-class and discontinued products from, among others, Rörstrand, Iittala, Höganäs Keramik, Hackman, BodaNova and Arabia. Located next to Factory Outlet, (Bondegatan 18) Phone: 0151 - 37 02 00 E-mail: [email protected]
• Scorett Outlet[19] which sells branded shoes at great prices. Located in the oulet area. Tel: 0151-122 22.
• Realcar[20] sells styling products for cars throughout Scandinavia. Head office with warehouse sales is located in Industrihuset on Bondegatan 44. Tel: 0151- 51 18 80. E-mail: [email protected]
• The stocking booth[21] is the mail order company Gus Textil's store. Among other things, they sell Swedish-made quality socks and have become a popular destination for tourists. The company is located at Hantverksgatan 27. Tel: 0151-123 54. E-mail: [email protected]
• Alpinbutiken[22] has sales and rental of alpine ski equipment. Located in the outlet area. Tel: 073 - 626 7731. Email: [email protected].
• Fabrix[23] sells, among other things, fabrics and curtains as well as other things for the home. Located in the outlet area. Tel: 0151- 137 05. E-mail: [email protected].
• La Casa sells furnishings, fashion, ceramics and furniture. Located in the outlet area. Tel: 0151-123 60.
• Amaretto Inred[24] is an interior design store and sells both furniture and small items for the home. Asian-inspired store. Slottsvägen 12, opposite the outlet area. Tel: 0151-104 48.

• Vingåkers golf course[25] is located in Båsenberga, a few kilometers east of the central town. The course has nine holes. Tel: 0151-131 36. E-mail: [email protected]
• Vingåkersån suitable for canoeing. Canoes can be rented at Kanot-Olles, Björkhagsvägen 7. Tel: 0151 - 133 12.
• Vingåkersbadet[26] is an adventure pool located on Storgatan 35. Tel: 0151-191 70

Entertainment

Vingåkers Bowlinghall

Communication

Mobile coverage in the municipality is good. The coverage is best in urban areas.

Internet café is missing, but there are computers available on Vingåker's library (Bondegatan 6, tel: 0151-191 90, e-mail: [email protected]) and at the leisure center (Kapellgatan 3, tel: 0151-193 30). The library also offers wireless connection for those who have their own computer. Username and password are retrieved from the loan counter.

Security

• Police[27], Parkvägen 8-10. tel .: 114 14. Please note that you have limited opening hours.
• Health center[28], Östra Torggatan 3. Tel: 0151-52 54 00.
• The pharmacy[29], Bondegatan 8-10. Tel: 0771-45 04 50. E-mail: [email protected]

Problem solver

• The tourist office is located in Säfstaholm Castle, Hennalavägen. Tel: 0151-191 86 or 191 19. E-mail: [email protected]
• Tourist information is also available inside Vingåker's Factory Outlet in the city center.

Other

• Österåker
• Lip
• Vinön

• Kalklinbanan (see above)