Västerås is a small city in central Sweden with a population of just over 110,000. It is located on the shores of Lake Mälaren, about 100 kilometres west of Stockholm.
The city is an important commercial and industrial centre, with a number of large companies based there. It is also home to Västerås Cathedral, the largest church in Sweden, and the Västerås Art Museum, which houses a large collection of Swedish art.