Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Aguélimuseet exhibits the largest display of oils and watercolours by local artist Ivan
Aguéli (1869-1917) in Sweden, as well as work by some of his contemporaries. Aguéli
was a pioneering Swedish modernist whose motto was 'One can never be too precise, too
simple or too deep'. In summer there are also temporary exhibitions, usually of experi-
mental young Scandinavian artists. The building is next door to the town library.
Väsby Kungsgård
MUSEUM
(
0224-106 37;
www.vasbykungsgard.se
;
Museigatan 2; adult/child Skr25/free;
1-4pm Mon-Fri;
)
In the main park in town is Väsby Kungsgård, a 16th-century royal farm where, according
to a love letter from 1613, Gustav II Adolf met his mistress, Ebba Bruhe. Excitement for
the traveller is confined to the beautifully preserved interiors, idyllic courtyard and 17th-
century weapons collection.
Norrmanska Gården
HISTORIC BUILDING
(Brunnsgatan 26)
The pretty wooden houses and courtyard called Norrmanska Gården were built in 1736;
the area is now home to shops and a cafe.
Sleeping & Eating
STF Vandrarhem & Camping Sofielund
HOSTEL
( 0224-127 30;
sofielundsala.se
;
Sofielund; dm from Skr170, s/d from Skr200/340; )
This haven of tranquillity is in the woods near the Mellandammen pond, 2km southwest of
the town centre. It's a pet-friendly complex with camping, minigolf and a cafe (open June
to August). Walk along Gröna Gången (25 minutes) or take the Silverlinjen bus to the wa-
ter tower and walk the rest of the way. Reservations are necessary September to mid-May.
Hotell Svea
HOTEL
(
0224-105 10;
www.hotellsvea.com
; Väsbygatan 19; s/d from Skr495/595)
