Västervik
This coastal town on Sweden's eastern seaboard, Västervik sits at the mouth of Gamlebyviken bay and serves as a gateway to the Tjust archipelago. Dating to the 13th century, the town was burned by Danish forces in 1517 and again in 1677, rebuilt each time; the castle of Stegeholm was left a ruin after the second attack. The compact centre has a concentration of cafés and restaurants close to the water. Tennis player Stefan Edberg and ABBA's Björn Ulvaeus are among the notable figures associated with the town.
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- Population21,178
- Nearest water from center 0.3 km0.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 19 km12 mi
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Västervik: quick answers
Where is Västervik?
Västervik is in Sweden, about 94 km58 miles in a straight line from Linköping.
How do you get to Västervik?
The nearest airport is Västervik (VVK), about 14 min away by road. The nearest train station is Oskarshamn, about 1 hr 1 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Västervik?
The warmest month is July, averaging 18°C65°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 0°C31°F. The wettest month is July, with about 80 mm3.2 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Västervik?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 13 restaurants, 2 cafés and 4 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Västervik?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Vimmerby, Oskarshamn and Hultsfred.