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Torshälla

Torshälla is a charming old town with a rich cultural heritage, located just outside Eskilstuna. With over 700 years of history, it is a picturesque cultural town with cozy alleys, cobblestone streets, and wooden houses.

Culture and History in Torshälla

Torshälla boasts a rich cultural heritage, most notably reflected in the sculptures of artist Allan Ebeling, which adorn the town. Those eager to explore more art can visit the Sculpture Park next to Holmberget City Park. From Holmberget, you’ll enjoy stunning views of the river and historic Torshälla, with its charming alleys, cobblestones, and wooden houses.

Torshälla is also home to the Ebeling Museum, preserving the collection of the nationally renowned artist Allan Ebeling.

Old Town Torshälla

Visit the Bergströmska Homestead Museum (Bergströmska Gården), a preserved 18th-century bourgeois estate that survived the great Torshälla fire of 1798. Today, the estate serves as a local heritage museum and, during summer, hosts various activities, including crafts, music, and plant markets.

Continue your walk to Rådhustorget, home to the old town hall from 1833. Just around the corner, you’ll find Torshälla Church, known for its unique limestone paintings and medieval wooden sculptures.

Flowers outside Bergströmska gården

Bergströmska Homestead Museum, Photo: Therese Andersson

Experience Lake Mälaren from Torshälla Guest Harbor

From Torshälla Guest Harbor, located right next to the historic part of town, you can embark on a boat tour with Rederi Mälarstaden. The company offers prawn and taco cruises, as well as trips to Taxinge Castle (famous for its cakes) or the Viking town of Birka, among other destinations.

Shopping in Torshälla

Just outside Torshälla, you’ll find the Boutiques at Wäsby (Butikerna på Wäsby), a charming collection of countryside shops. Enjoy a delicious lunch or locally made gelato at Bistro Wäsby, or browse the shops for home décor, furniture, and delicacies.

In central Torshälla lies Rolf Berg Ceramics (Keramik), known for its handcrafted Santa figurines and other charming ceramics, beloved as collectibles and Christmas decorations.

Cafés and restaurants in Torshälla

Make your visit to Torshälla even more enjoyable with a stop at one of the town’s cafés or restaurants. In the town center, you’ll find the cozy garden setting of Café Gröna Villan and traditional pastries at the historic Konditori Amarant (Patisserie Amarant).

Just outside Torshälla, Bistro Wäsby offers a countryside setting at the Boutiques at Wäsby in Mälarbaden. Nearby, you can also enjoy lunch with a lakeside view at Brasserie Mälarbaden, close to Mälarbaden Golf Club.

Looking for a café in a rural farm setting? Solby Farm (Solby Gård) is the perfect spot.

Accommodation in Torshälla

For those wanting to stay awhile and explore more of Torshälla, there is the option to stay overnight at a scenic lakeside campsite.