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Eskilstuna, Sweden

Eskilstuna is a city and the seat of Eskilstuna Municipality, Södermanland County, Sweden. The city of Eskilstuna had 69,948 inhabitants in 2020, with a total population of 107,806 inhabitants in Eskilstuna municipality 2023.

Type CityPopulation 69,948

Why go

  • Place in Södermanland, Sweden.
  • Served by Eskilstuna Airport (EKT).

History

Eskilstuna is a city and the seat of Eskilstuna Municipality, Södermanland County, Sweden. The city of Eskilstuna had 69,948 inhabitants in 2020, with a total population of 107,806 inhabitants in Eskilstuna municipality 2023. Eskilstuna has a large Sweden Finn population. The town is located on the River Eskilstunaån, which connects Lake Hjälmaren and Lake Mälaren.

Where to stay

Munktellstorget, 633 43 Eskilstuna, Sweden · strawberry.se
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Hamngatan 11, 632 18 Eskilstuna, Sweden · elite.se
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PAULINE LUNDSTRÖMS VÄG 6, 632 22 Eskilstuna, Sweden · parkenzoo.se
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Västerleden 58, 633 46 Eskilstuna, Sweden · hotelltunapark.se
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Hamngatan 9, 632 19 Eskilstuna, Sweden · strawberry.se
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Järnvägsplan 1, 632 20 Eskilstuna, Sweden · firsthotels.se
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Flackstavägen 13B, 632 22 Eskilstuna, Sweden · parkenzoo.se
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Drottninggatan 9, 632 18 Eskilstuna, Sweden · plazahotel.nu
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Vasavägen 80, 632 29 Eskilstuna, Sweden
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Tunaforsgatan 8, 633 56 Eskilstuna, Sweden · lillahotellet.org
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Björksgatan 9, 632 21 Eskilstuna, Sweden · booking.com
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Restaurants & places to go

Japanese, Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-20:00; Sa 10:00-18:00, Su 11:00-18:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegan options · 24 Kungsgatan,… · sushiyama.se
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Burger, Restaurant · Opening hours: må-sö 11:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 24 Kungsgatan · bastardburgers.com
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Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-01:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · kfc.nu
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European, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Tu 10:30-20:00; We-Th 10:30-21:00; Fr 10:30-22:00; Sa 11:30-22:00; Su 11:30-20:00 · 8 Römossevägen, Eskilstuna, 63502 · eskilstunagk.se
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Italian, Pizza, Pasta, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo,Su off; Tu-Th 16:00-24:00; Fr 16:00-02:00; Sa 12:00-02:00 Features: step-free access · 6 Fristadstorget · chicce.se
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Greek, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-23:00; Sa 12:00-23:00; Su off · 6 Fristadstorget · grekiska.se
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Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:45-20:00; Sa,Su 11:30-20:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, vegan options, step-free access, air… · sushiyann.se
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:30-18:00; Sa 09:00-18:00; Su 09:00-18:00 Features: takeaway
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Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
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Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo 11:00-17:00; Tu-Fr 11:00-19:00; Sa 11:00-18:00; Su 12:00-16:00
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Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Th 12:00-16:00; Fr-Su 11:00-16:00 Features: vegan options · fristadenscafe.se
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Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-20:00; Sa-Su 12:00-20:00
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Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa,Su 12:00-21:00; PH 12:00-21:00
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International, Restaurant · International restaurant · 2 Järntorget, Eskilstuna, 63220
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Restaurant · Features: step-free access · p-2.se
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Ice Cream · Features: outdoor seating · 125 Torshällavägen, Eskilstuna, 633 47 · slagstaglass.com
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Fast Food · fast food
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway, step-free access
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Italian, Restaurant · Features: takeaway, step-free access · Smaragdgången 3, Eskilstuna, 63234
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Sushi, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, vegan options · 12 Västra Storgatan, Eskilstuna, 63342 · eskilstunasushibar.se
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:30-18:30; Sa,Su 09:00-18:00 Features: takeaway
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Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · 11 Eskilstunavägen, Torshälla, 64432
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Asian, Fast Food · Asian fast food
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Cafe · Opening hours: May-Sep: Tu-Su 11:00-17:00 · maryscafe.se
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Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant · 1 Östra Åsgatan
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Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
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Restaurant · restaurant · 2 Drottninggatan, 63217 · hors.se
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Ice Cream · ice cream
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Fast Food · fast food
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Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, step-free access
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Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant
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Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant
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Asian, Fast Food · Asian fast food
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Cafe · Opening hours: fr-su 10:00-18:00; maj-aug 10:00-18:00 · skjulstacafe.se
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Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:30-14:00, We-Fr 17:00-20:00+, Sa 12:00-20:00+
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Ice Cream · ice cream
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Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-18:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegan options · 2 Gesällgränd, Torshälla, 64432 · cafegronavillan.se
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Restaurant · Opening hours: We,Th 16:00-21:00+, Fr 16:00-02:00, Sa 12:00-02:00
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Burger, Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway
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Pizza, Burger, Fast Food · Pizza/Burger fast food · 7 Sturegatan, Eskilstuna, 63230
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Cafe · cafe · cafekaka.se
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Restaurant · Features: step-free access
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Airports

Stockholm Västerås Airport (VST) 25 km to the centre
Stockholm / Västerås, U, SE — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 1 airline (Ryanair) · direct flights to 3 destinations incl. Alicante, London, Malaga (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 3 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Eskilstuna Airport (EKT) 12 km to the centre
Eskilstuna, D, SE — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Ekeby Airfield 4 km to the centre
Eskilstuna, D, SE
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Arboga Airfield 33 km to the centre
U, SE
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Eskilstuna Airport (EKT); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Eskilstuna, Sweden. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.