Alingsås

城市概覽

Alingsås is first mentioned in written sources during the 14th century. The name is derived from the personal name "Ale" and the word "ås", meaning "ridge". Alingsås was granted city rights in 1619, stayed a small city with less than 150 inhabitants until the early 1720s, when Jonas Alströmer established a factory in the city. He also popularized potatoes in Sweden, growing them in Nolhaga castle. The crop is, therefore, associated with Alingsås, which hosts a potato festival every year. It also became a center of the early Swedish textile industry. Despite two major city fires during the 18th century, Alingsås grew to 1,000 inhabitants by 1800. The city was hit hard by a crisis in the Swedish textile industry during the 1960s and 70s.

Local information Alingsås City Council website

如何抵達

By car Alingsås is located along European route E20, 48 kilometres (30 mi) to the east of Gothenburg and 446 kilometres (277 mi) to the west of Stockholm after passing Skövde and Skara. It is 41 kilometres (25 mi) to the northwest of Borås on Route 180. The city is south of Trollhättan and accessible from there via Route 42.

By rail

1 Alingsås train station. (updated Jul 2024) Västtrafik, ☏ +46-771-414300. Västtrafik runs commuter trains and regional trains to Alingsås from various locations. Trains from Gothenburg take about 40 minutes. About 80 kr one way from Gothenburg. (updated Oct 2024) SJ, ☏ +46 771-75 75 75. SJ can take you to Alingsås from anywhere else in Sweden. The fastest trains from Stockholm to Alingsås are the X 2000s which takes about 3 hours and stops in Katrineholm, Skövde, and other places; the regional SJ train from Stockholm take about 4½ hours. (updated Oct 2024)

By plane The closest international airport is Gothenburg's Landvetter Airport (GOT IATA) 40 km (25 mi) (about 35 minute drive) to the southwest on the E20 and through the woods.

By bus Västtrafik, ☏ +46-771-414300. Västtrafik runs buses to surrounding villages and some bigger towns like Borås and Trollhättan where you can catch other buses or trains (updated Oct 2024)

當地交通

If you don't like walking, you can always use public transport. The main bus hub is Alingsås bus station which is colocated with the train station.

必看景點

Castles 1 Gräfsnäs castle ruins (Gräfsnäs slottsruin) (accessible via bus, the old Anten-Gräfsnäs train or by car; the latter is the simplest and offers the opportunity to pass through quaint Swedish countryside where you'll pass through Bergstena before getting on Route 42; at the intersection in Sollenbrunn, take Route 190, following the signs). A castle ruin and park with a nice beach and cafe where historical reenactments are performed as well as other events and where local artisans sell their crafts. (updated Oct 2024) 2 Nolhaga castle (Nolhaga slott) (in the middle of Alingsås). May 11:00-17:00, Jun-Aug 11:00-18:00. A nice park that features a zoo with (mainly) farm animals. 3 Nääs castle (Nääs slott), Nääs allé 8, 448 92 Floda. (take Route E20 towards Gothenburg and get off on exit 89 toward Nääs hotel, follow the signs and drive up to the castle; be sure to pay for parking or you probably will get a ticket despite the parking lot being totally empty; by train, make your way to Floda and then switch to bus; get off a Lilla Nääs and walk up castle avenue; you can walk from Floda in about half an hour), ☏ +46 302-318 39, [email protected]. The visitor centre is opened at different times throughout the year; during the summer, it is open daily between 11:00-16:00; check the website for other seasons. Nääs castle is a wonderful place where you can walk around, learn about Swedish history and culture, see old buildings, celebrate holidays like Midsummer, and even get married; there is a gallery and crafts as well; Nääs castle is a must see for anyone visiting Alingsås.

Churches 4 Siene church (Siene kyrka) (by car, take the E20 towards Stockholm and take the Vårgårda exit; loop under the E20 and take O 1900 back to the southwest, following the signs to Hol; after about 2.5 kilometres (1.6 mi) take a left on O 1782 toward Siene; by foot, follow the Gotaleden trail to Vårgårda). The church is open all day though it is not usually attended and may be locked at nig

體驗活動

1 Dammsjöås, Dammsjöåsvägen 45, Alingsås, SE 441 95 (take Route 180 toward Borås, turn to the left on Maydvägen before you get too far out of town, and take a right in Maryd; alternatively, you can hike in), ☏ +46 322672310, [email protected]. This old farm preserves small-scale agriculture and forestry with many exhibits around the 17.7 hectares (44 acres) property that are accessible via clearly marked trails; the site includes a lake, barbecues, an old soldier's torp (i.e., cabin), lean-tos where you can camp, and more! Free (donations welcome). (updated Oct 2024) Lights in Alingsås (downtown city centre), ☏ +46 322-617617, [email protected]. Nighttime during October. Light designers illuminate public spaces in exciting ways for everyone to see. Free.

購物

Balders hage, Drottninggatan 25, ☏ +46 322 181 85. Shop with nice and traditional home decorating items. Also has a cafe. Karin.S, Nygatan 18, ☏ +46-322 - 150 50, [email protected]. M-F 11:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-15:00. One of the nicest high-end women's clothing shops in all of western Sweden; the proprietor has a keen eye for fashion and is very personable as are all her staff who make it a delight to shop for yourself or others. Not the cheapest prices but there are always great sales on nice things. 1 Jordnära, Krangatan 12 (head northeast on Route O 1890 like you're going out of town, and at the last roundabout before doing so take a right on Sävlundsgatan; continue around the curve and take a right on Krangatan; the shop will be on your left), ☏ +46 322-101 63, [email protected]. M-F 08:00-19:00, Sa su 09:00-16:00. You can buy camping supplies, fishing tackle, outdoor clothing, and much more. (updated Oct 2024)

美食

Visit one of Alingsås' cafes. A sign to keep a lookout for is "Gratis påtår" which means that a free refill of coffee is included.

飲品與夜生活

1 Tallhyddan, Nolhaga allé 17 (You almost pass it when walking along the Gotaleden trail; by car, drive down Nolhagagatan, and park at the cafe.), ☏ +46 700514203. A nice little cafe on lake Mjörn that is a favorite for locals where you can get waffles, organic coffee, and, weather permitting, play miniature golf. (updated Oct 2024)

住宿

Hotels First Hotel Grand Alingsås, Bankgatan 1, ☏ +46 322-67 01 00, [email protected]. 1 Hjälmareds Mill (Hjälmareds kvarn), Tvärhults vägen 36 (head south from Alingsås on Route 180; outside of town, take a left onto Tvärhultsvägen; follow that road till you arrive), ☏ +46 707 178870, [email protected]. This 19th-century mill has been converted into a vacation cabin and SPA; it is near a busy road, but nestled in a forest by a lake that is just a short ways from town. From 2500 kr / day.

Hostels Villa Plantaget, Nyebrogatan 2, ☏ +46 322-67 00 30, mail@alingsasvandra