Social meetups

Looking for a chance to meet others in a similar situation?

Social meetups are a great way to make new connections, get to know Västerås and discover what the city has to offer. It’s also a relaxed opportunity to practise your Swedish, meet new people and feel more at home in your new city.

We’ll keep this page updated with new social meetups, including dates and times, so keep an eye out for upcoming opportunities to meet, explore and practise your Swedish.

And psst! You don’t need to know anyone beforehand, just come as you are and join in.

Experience Swedish ice hockey

Join us for an evening of Swedish ice hockey! On 14 October, Västerås IK welcome MoDo Hockey at ABB Arena Nord. The game starts at 19:00.

Hockey is a popular sport in Sweden, and watching a game is a fun way to experience the excitement and atmosphere of Swedish sports. It’s also a great way to experience Västerås on a regular Wednesday evening, meet others, practise your Swedish and enjoy something together.

Feel free to bring your family and children too! Just remember to sign up everyone attending using the link below.

Sign up here External link, opens in new window.

Join us for a morning in the park

On 31 October, join us at Djäkneberget to celebrate the one-year anniversary of parkrun Djäkneberget!

Parkrun is for everyone. You don’t have to be a runner. You can walk, jog, run, volunteer or simply come along and enjoy the community. It’s a free, welcoming and inclusive 5K event with no time limit and no one finishing last.

Can’t make it on 31 October? Parkrun takes place every Saturday at 9:30 am. Come as you are, bring a friend or your familly and be part of the community.

Sign up for Parkrun 31 October. External link, opens in new window.

Read more about Parkrun Djäkneberget. External link, opens in new window.