Beautifully situated on Lake Malaren, the old city of Vasteras is the capital of the province of Vastmanlands. The main attractions are the Old Town, and the cathedral, considered to be one of the most magnificent in Sweden. Visitors come here to enjoy the lake and the many boat trips offered in all directions. Vasteras has the largest lakeside port in Scandinavia while offering the benefits of a small town and a more relaxed way of life. Founded in medieval times on the River Svartån, Västerås has spent the last few hundred years creeping down to the scenic shores of Lake Malaren. New neighborhoods are being built around this beautiful body of water that is speckled with little islands.