Enköping

Parks and tulips - Sweden's garden capital

A Swedish town known for its 20+ small public gardens and centuries-old medieval church. Located 78 km west of Stockholm, it has strong Viking-era roots.

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Located 78 kilometers west of Stockholm, Enköping is a town of 30,000 residents where you can explore ancient rock carvings, watch local rugby matches, or take a stroll through the town's many parks. Its location on Lake Mälaren and direct train connections to Stockholm make it an ideal starting point for day trips to 38 other Swedish cities within 120 kilometers.

Getting to Enköping

You can reach Enköping by train on the Mälar Railway line, with departures every hour to Stockholm and Västerås. By car, take the E18 highway - Stockholm is a one-hour drive away, while Västerås is 30 minutes away. The town's central position puts you within easy reach of one-third of Sweden's population, which led to its 1965 marketing campaign as "Sweden's Closest City."

Sports and Recreation

At the downtown Enavallen stadium, you can watch Enköpings SK football matches throughout the season. While the team now competes in the lower divisions, the 3,000-capacity stadium regularly hosts local tournaments and youth games. For rugby fans, Enköpings RK plays their home games at the nearby rugby grounds, making them one of few dedicated rugby facilities in central Sweden.

Military Communications Center

The Ledningsregementet (LedR) electronic warfare center employs many local residents and develops advanced military communications systems. While the facility itself isn't open to the public, its presence has attracted several technology companies to the area, making Enköping an important hub for military communications technology.

Bronze Age Archaeological Sites

You can visit several well-preserved rock carving sites around Enköping. The carvings show ships, human figures, and animals dating back to 1800-500 BCE. Look for information panels at each site that explain the meaning behind specific symbols and patterns. The tourist office provides maps marking the locations of accessible rock art sites.

Average temperatures during the day in Enköping.
February
-1°
Mar
3°
Apr
8°
May
15°
Jun
20°
Jul
21°
Aug
20°
Sep
15°
Oct
10°
Nov
5°
Dec
1°
Jan
-1°

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