Vsters

Vsters
Vsters

Nickname(s): Mlarstaden, Gurkstaden (Cucumber City)

Coordinates: 5937N 1632E Country Province County Municipality Area []

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Coordinates: 5937N 1632E [1]

Sweden Vstmanland Vstmanland County Vsters Municipality

Total Population (31 December 2010) Total Density Time zone Summer(DST) Website []

52.94km2 (20.44sqmi)

110,877 2,094/km2 (5,420/sqmi) CET (UTC+1) CEST (UTC+2) vasteras.se [2]

Vsters Vsters [vstros] (English exonym: West Aros) is a city in central Sweden, located on the shore of Lake Mlaren in the province Vstmanland, some 100km west of Stockholm. The city has a population of 110,877 inhabitants in 2010,[] out of the municipal total of 137,207 (2010). Vsters is the seat of Vsters Municipality, the capital of Vstmanland County and an episcopal see.

History
Vsters is one of the oldest cities in Sweden and Northern Europe. The name originates from Vstra Aros, which refers to the river mouth of Svartn. The area has been populated since the Nordic Viking Age, before 1000 AD. In the beginning of the 11th century it was the second largest city in Sweden, and by the 12th century had become the seat of the bishop. Anundshg is located just outside the City of Vsters. Anundshg is Sweden's largest burial mound. "Hg" is derived from the Old Norse word haugr meaning mound or barrow. It was built about 500 AD and is over 74 yards wide and is almost 10 yards high.

Vsters circa 1700, in Suecia antiqua et hodierna.

In the ensuing centuries a cathedral and a monastery were built. The first City Arms date from the end of the 13th century. King Gustav I of Sweden called together the riksdag in Vsters. During the riksdag assembly the decision was made to convert Sweden into a Protestant state and to remove the power of the Catholic Church. Rudbeckianska Gymnasiet, the oldest gymnasium (secondary school) in Sweden, was built in Vsters by Johannes Rudbeckius in 1623.
Gustav I of Sweden in Vsters, 1527 (watercolor reproduction of a lost painting made later in this king's reign.)

In the 18th and 19th centuries the growing of cucumber became popular, and Vsters received the nickname Gurkstaden (the Cucumber City), which it still retains today.

Today
Vsters is predominantly known as an industrial city, but also a retailing and logistics city. The city wants to distinguish itself as Vsters - Mlarstaden, meaning "Vsters -- the city by Lake Mlaren", in order to attract tourists and new inhabitants, as well as students to the local university college, Mlardalen University (approximately 16,000 enrolled students in Vsters and in the nearby Eskilstuna). To this effect, the city has started using a designed logo as branding in some official contexts, partially replacing the coat of arms, as well as rebuilding several old harbor areas to make them more attractive to live in. Vsters has the largest lakeside commercial and recreational port in Scandinavia on Lake Mlaren. The city also has a skyscraper cordially nicknamed "Skrapan" (English: The Scraper) which has Sweden's highest-located cocktail bar, called Sky Bar, on the 24th floor of the building. Vsters hosts Power Big Meet, an annual event where owners of high-powered American cars can meet.

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Industry
In 1891, the Turbine House, a small hydroelectric dam was built on Svartn, in central Vsters. This early electrification encouraged ASEA, a large electricity equipment manufacturer, to concentrate its operations in Vsters, shifting focus away from Arboga. Later, after a merger with Brown, Boveri & Cie, ASEA became ABB. As a result, Vsters was home to it's Swedish headquarters. It is situated mainly at the Mimer Complex in the city centre with production facilities in Finnsltten and Saltngen. Other major industries include transportation like Bombardier with several distribution centres, coppersmiths Outokumpu Copper and IT.

Retailing and trade

One of the historical reasons that made Vsters a city is its trading-friendly location by the river Svartn and lake Mlaren. The city remains one of the main logistical centers in Sweden due to its central location in the densely populated region Mlardalen and favourable infrastructure connections with railways, waterways and highways. Amongst others, ICA AB has one of its main distribution centres located in Vsters. Vsters is the birthplace of multinational clothing retailer H&M. Their first store was opened in the town centre in 1947.[]

Sports
De grnvita (The Green and White), Vsters SK - Founded on January 29, 1904, "The Green and White" is the most successful bandy team in Sweden, with 18 Swedish Championships won. They have the largest indoor arena for bandy in Sweden, ABB Arena Syd. The Bandy World Championships have been played in Vsters several times. VIK Vsters HK, known as VIK Vsters Hockey Klubb. The club had its greatest moment in 1992/1993 when the club won the regular series in the Swedish Elitleague (VIK reached quarter finals in the playoff). In 2000 the club was degregaded from the league and faced a financial crisis. The club was declared bancrupt. During the fall of 2000 the club restarted in the lowest division which the team won. Today (2010) they are playing in Hockeyallsvenskan. Among hockeyplayers from Vsters you find: Nicklas Lidstrm, Tommy Salo, Patrik Berglund, Mikael Backlund and many more. Vsters SK, currently plays in the second tier of Swedish football, Superettan, after winning the Swedish Division North 1 in 2009/2010 season . Having mostly been playing in the higher divisions of Swedish football. The last time the club was in the premier division was in 1997. IFK Vsters FK, football club in Division 5 Vstmanland IK Franke, football club in Division 3 Vstra Svealand Juventus IF, football club in Division 3 Skiljebo SK, football club in Division 2 Norra Svealand Vsters IK, football club in Division 2 Norra Svealand In Women's Football Vsters is mostly known for the team Gideonsbergs IF Dam, currently playing in the second division (Norrettan). The team won the Swedish Championships in 1992 and the Nordic Championships in 1993. Vsters Roedeers - an American football team, founded 1989 IVH Vsters, Handball team. Lady team plays in the Elit League (Elitserien) and the men in Division 1. Rnnby IBK Tigers, Floorball team. Won the Swedish lady championschip in 2006/07 and 2009/10. Vsters Friidrottsklubb, Track and field club in Vsters, hosting the 2008 Swedish Championships. [citation
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Image gallery

The Vasa park

The City Hotel

The Turbine House

Winter silhouette of Vsters

Anundshg, a tumulus site outside the city

The Vsters skyscraper, seen from below

ABB Arena Syd, the biggest indoor arena for bandy in Sweden

Notable natives
Mattias Andrasson, Singer and member in E.M.D Markus Oscarsson, Olympic gold medalists in canoeing 2004 Mikael Backlund, ice hockey player Patrik Berglund, ice hockey player Maria Bonnevie, actress Lars Ekborg, Comedian Embee, hip hop deejay and producer Fronda, rapper Patrik Isaksson, swimmer Fredrik Johansson, Musician Pontus Kmark, football player Dagmar Lange, author under the pen name Maria Lang Magnus Lindgren, jazz musician Maria Montazami, television personality Pandora, singer Stefan Pettersson, football player Promoe, rapper (member of Looptroop) Pugh Rogefeldt, musician Linda Rosing, singer, politician, model Loreen, singer, winner of Eurovision Song Contest 2012 in Baku, Azerbaijan Jonny Rdlund, football player Tommy Salo, icehockey player Bobo Stenson, jazz pianist Gary Sundgren, football player Esbjrn Svensson, jazz pianist sa Svensson, tennis player

Vsters Tomas Transtrmer, poet Mai Zetterling, actress and film director Axenstar, Power metal band. Joachim Laukkanen, Swedish comedian.

Travel
Stockholm-Vsters Airport

References
Notes
[1] http:/ / toolserver. org/ ~geohack/ geohack. php?pagename=V%C3%A4ster%C3%A5s& params=59_37_N_16_32_E_type:city(110877)_region:SE [2] http:/ / www. vasteras. se/

External links
Vsters Official website (http://www.vasteras.se) Local portal for Vsters, articles, pictures etc (http://www.vasterasportalen.se) Westeraas, Ancient See of (http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15592b.htm) - Article in the Catholic Encyclopedia Pictures from Anundshg, Vsters, Sweden; www.remains.se (http://remains.se/picturem.php?ObjectID=2& Browse=AREA)

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