Eskilstuna Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
urban area in Eskilstuna Municipality, Sweden
About Eskilstuna
Eskilstuna is located along Eskilstunaån (Eskilstuna River) which flows from lake Hjälmaren in the south to lake Mälaren in the north. During theVikingera, the area became an important trading place known asTuna. In the 11th century the Anglo-Saxon missionary and bishopEskilfounded a church in Tuna, and turned it into his diocese. Initially Eskil's missionary was under the protection of the Christian King Inge the Elder, but in 1080 the apostate pagan Blot-Sven seized power and had Eskil stoned to death inSträngnäs. Eskil eventually became considered a saint with a strong cult following in Tuna, which thus became known as "Eskil's Tuna", or Eskilstuna. About a century after Eskil's death the Knights Hospitallers established a monastery in Eskilstuna in his memory, preserving his relics and
Top Attractions in Eskilstuna
Explore the best things to see and do in Eskilstuna:
- ★Eskilstuna Art Museum
- ★Eskilstuna Biljardhall
- ★Eskilstuna City Museum
- ★Fors kyrka
- ★Klosters kyrka
- ★Munktellbadet
- ★Parken Zoo
- ★Sörmlandsgården
Where to Eat in Eskilstuna
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Biografbaren
- 🍴Grekiska kolgrillsbaren
- 🍴Papas Tapas
- 🍴Western Grillhouse & Burgers
Where to Stay in Eskilstuna
- 🏨Best Western Plaza Hotel
Eskilstuna Travel Guide Sections
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