# Things to see in Eskilstuna (Sweden): 27 places and when to go

> Eskilstuna is a town in Sweden, and this site lists 27 places in and around it, mainly Wildlife (12), Nature (11), Temples (9). The best known are Parken Zoo, Ebelingmuseet and Jäder Church. The best time to come is December to February and May to September; also possible: March to April and October. In June there are 18 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 46. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/eskilstuna/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Sweden · 59.3742, 16.5117
- **Places:** 27 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/fauna/) (12) · [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/naturaleza/) (11) · [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/espiritual/) (9) · [Museums and art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/museos/) (5) · [With kids](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/familia/) (1) · [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/historia/) (1)
- **Best time:** December to February and May to September.
- **Also possible:** March to April and October.
- **Nearest airport:** NYO Nyköping, 69 km as the crow flies

## What to see in Eskilstuna

The places in and around Eskilstuna, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Parken Zoo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/parken-zoo/): Zoo in Sweden · 1.8 km
- [Ebelingmuseet](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/ebelingmuseet/): Working life museum in Eskilstuna Municipality, Sweden · 5.4 km
- [Jäder Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/jaders-kyrka/): Church building in Eskilstuna Municipality, Sweden · 11 km
- [Sundbyholm Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/sundbyholms-slott/): Castle in Eskilstuna Municipality, Sweden · 10 km
- [Eskilstuna City Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/eskilstuna-stadsmuseum/): History museum in Eskilstuna, Sweden · 148 m
- [Klosters kyrka, Eskilstuna](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/klosters-kyrka/): Church building in Eskilstuna Municipality, Sweden · 389 m
- [Tolamossen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/tolamossen/): Nature reserve in Södermanland, Sweden · 7.3 km
- [Torshälla Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/torshalla-kyrka/): Church of Sweden church-building in Torshälla, Sweden · 5.9 km
- [Årby](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/arby/): Nature reserve in Södermanland, Sweden · 2.1 km
- [Askholmen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/askholmen/): Nature reserve in Södermanland, Sweden · 11 km
- [Bergströmska gården](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/bergstromska-garden/): Building in Eskilstuna Municipality, Sweden · 5.7 km
- [Eskilstuna konstmuseum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/eskilstuna-konstmuseum/): Museum · 390 m
- [Fors kyrka](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/fors-kyrka/): Church building in Eskilstuna Municipality, Sweden · 804 m
- [Hedlandet](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/hedlandet/): Nature reserve in Södermanland, Sweden · 14 km
- [Kjula Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/kjula-kyrka/): Church building in Eskilstuna Municipality, Sweden · 9.6 km
- [Kronskogen-Stenby äng](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/kronskogen-stenby-ang/): Nature reserve in Södermanland, Sweden · 2.3 km
- [Munktellmuseet](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/munktellmuseet/): Working life museum in Eskilstuna Municipality, Sweden · 271 m
- [Näshulta Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/nashulta-kyrka/): Church building in Eskilstuna Municipality, Sweden · 19 km
- [Råby-Rekarne Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/raby-rekarne-kyrka/): Church building in Eskilstuna Municipality, Sweden · 12 km
- [Ridö-Sundbyholmsarkipelagen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/rido-sundbyholmsarkipelagen/): Nature reserve in Västmanland, Sweden · 15 km
- [Skrien-Kvicken](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/skiren-kvicken/): Nature reserve in Södermanland, Sweden · 7.1 km
- [Sundby Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/sundby-kyrka/): Church building in Eskilstuna Municipality, Sweden · 9.6 km
- [Sundbyholm nature reserve](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/sundbyholms-naturvardsomrade/): Protected area in Sweden (2002406) · 9.9 km
- [Sundbyholmsåsen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/sundbyholmsasens-naturreservat/): Nature reserve in Södermanland, Sweden · 9.8 km

And the other 3, by what you come to do:

- **Temples**: [Vallby Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/vallby-kyrka/)
- **Nature**: [Väsbyskogens naturreservat](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/vasbyskogens-naturreservat/), [Vilsta](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/vilsta/)

## When to go to Eskilstuna

The best time to visit Eskilstuna is **December to February and May to September**; also possible: March to April and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Best time | 6 h 31 |
| February | Best time | 8 h 52 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 22 |
| April | Possible | 14 h 10 |
| May | Best time | 16 h 41 |
| June | Best time | 18 h 14 |
| July | Best time | 17 h 34 |
| August | Best time | 15 h 16 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 30 |
| October | Possible | 9 h 47 |
| November | Better not | 7 h 13 |
| December | Best time | 5 h 46 |

In June there are 18 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 46. In May, 27 of the 27 places are at their best.

When to go to Sweden in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Eskilstuna

The nearest main airport is Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO, Nyköping), 69 km as the crow flies. How to get around Sweden (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=59.3742%2C16.5117)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=59.3742%2C16.5117)

## Other towns nearby

- [Strängnäs](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/strangnas/): 23 places · 26 km
- [Västerås](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/vasteras/): 52 places · 29 km
- [Malmköping](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/malmkoping/): 36 places · 30 km
- [Arboga](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/arboga/): 20 places · 38 km
- [Enköping](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/enkoping/): 26 places · 43 km
- [Mariefred](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/mariefred/): 28 places · 43 km

And all of Sweden, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Eskilstuna?

The best known: [Parken Zoo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/parken-zoo/), [Ebelingmuseet](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/ebelingmuseet/), [Jäder Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/jaders-kyrka/), [Sundbyholm Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/sundbyholms-slott/), [Eskilstuna City Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/suecia/eskilstuna-stadsmuseum/). In all, 27 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Eskilstuna?

December to February and May to September; also possible: March to April and October. In June there are 18 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 46.

### How do you get to Eskilstuna?

The nearest main airport is Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO), 69 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=59.3742%2C16.5117) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Eskilstuna as the destination and these 27 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).