An Epic Long Weekend Stag Do in Västerås

Get ready for an epic stag do in Västerås, Sweden - the ultimate destination for adventure, fun and unforgettable memories.

03 May 2023

Västerås is a fantastic destination for a stag do, offering a mix of nightlife and outdoor activities. Take part in adrenaline-pumping activities such as go-karting, paintballing or jet skiing, or enjoy a more relaxed day fishing or hiking in the great outdoors. In the evenings, the city offers an array of bars, restaurants and nightclubs to party the night away with the guys.

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Day 1

Get Your Grub On in Västerås

  • Check-in at the stylish Clarion Collection Hotel Etage for your stag weekend.
  • Visit the Västerås Konstmuseum and take in some art before lunch.
  • Dig into traditional Swedish fare at Banken Kök & Bar.
  • Explore the cobbled streets of Västerås Gamla Stan (old town) before dinner at Enoteca Maglia.
  • Map out your night bar crawling around the pubs at Kyrkbacken, the perfect starting point to find lively bars and clubs.
Day 2

Water Fun Adventure in Västerås

  • Start the day with a Swedish breakfast at Elmas Café.
  • Head towards the scenic lake Mälaren where you will rent a boat from Västerås Båtuthyrning and spend the day enjoying watersports and swimming.
  • If you're not up for a boat ride, try kayaking or canoeing at nearby Skantzöbadet strand.
  • For lunch, pack a picnic and soak in the sun on the beach.
  • End the day with dinner at the lakeside restaurant Bjurhovda Familjecafé, serving fresh fish from Lake Mälaren.
Day 3

Culture and Adventure in Västerås

  • Begin the day with breakfast at Credo Café, known for their homemade bread and cakes.
  • Visit the medieval Västerås Castle and marvel at its architecture.
  • Learn about the city's history at the Västerås City Museum.
  • Get an adrenaline rush at the Xtreme Center and try indoor skydiving or surfing.
  • For a final meal, enjoy contemporary fusion cuisine at the award-winning Kråk-Arnö.

Length of stay

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Type of trip

Standard trip Budget Family Friendly Romantic Stag do

How to get there

Plane

The best way to get to Västerås by plane is to fly into Stockholm Arlanda Airport and then take a train or bus to Västerås. The journey takes approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Car

The best way to get to Västerås by car is to take the E18 highway from Stockholm. The journey takes approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes.

Train

There is a direct train from Stockholm to Västerås. The journey takes approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes. You can take the train from Stockholm Central station.

Boat

There are no direct routes to Västerås by boat, but you can take a ferry from Helsinki, Finland to Stockholm and then take a train or bus to Västerås. The journey takes approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes by ferry and another 1 hour and 15 minutes to Västerås.

Bus

The best way to get to Västerås by bus is to take the Flygbussarna bus from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Västerås. The journey takes approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes. You can also take the local bus from Eskilstuna or Uppsala.

Destination

Västerås

Welcome to the land of Ikea, meatballs, and Västerås - a city filled with charming cobblestone streets, quaint cafes, and more blondes than you can shake a snow-covered birch tree at.

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Type of trip

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