The Culture

Tjuv & Polis

Wonderful moments in Askersund

Take the pulse of Askersund’s culture! Do you like fine cars, or are you curious about local artisan food? Do you enjoy beautiful artwork, industrial history, castle surroundings, or would you like to experience famous movie locations, meet town celebrities, or watch a good movie? Perhaps you’re curious about the great shows and performing arts? Creativity has many faces, and Askersund offers a wide variety of cultural experiences all year round.

Beautiful cars are a well-known feature in Askersund. The Car & Bike Meet, Midnight Sun Rally, the Vintage Car Club Tuesday meets, and the annual meeting of the Morganklubben are just a few of all the great opportunities to see unique cars being tenderly cared for.

In the footsteps of celebrities

Are you drawn to beautiful places that have provided the backdrop for movies? The Swedish Television series “Tjuv & Polis” (Thieves & Cops) was filmed in Askersund during 2019. Here you can meet the toy retailer Johan, one of ten local “thieves”, who tried to keep a 5 million Swedish crowns loot away from the long arm of the law. The award-winning film “Lantisar” (Homecoming) was also shot in the Askersund area, and you can visit the lovely spots seen in the movie. Or you can enjoy the latest feature films and live broadcasts in Stora salongen at the Sjöängen Cultural Centre.

Add colour to your day

Watercolours, oil paintings, textiles, sculptures, glass, ceramics... Art exhibitions and local crafts have a long tradition in Askersund. The summer art season begins with the Art round trip, where about a hundred artists open up their homes and studios to visitors. The art gallery in Askersund’s harbour warehouse is filled with various exhibitions during the summer, and Sjöängen Art Gallery has something to offer all year round. In addition, many creative artists and craftspeople will happily open up their studios for you. Please visit the culture pages at www.visitaskersund.se for more information.

The great food

The joy of creation in Askersund is expressed not least in the artisan food. Local food producers offer high-quality products in small shops, farm shops, restaurants, and cafés. They grow organic vegetables and tasty tomatoes, they make exquisite chocolate and freshly brewed beer, and they serve Lake Vättern’s finest char and much more. You’ll find restaurants and cafés both in town and on the countryside. Make sure not to miss the autumn’s great food event Matresan (A Journey of Foods), an amazing opportunity to discover the unique food and meet the passionate people behind it.

Sjöängen Cultural Centre

Askersund’s new cultural centre, Sjöängen, stands right next to the promenade by the waterfront. An exciting venue for cultural experiences all year round, and a meeting place for young and old from near and far. Welcome!

Sjöängen is vibrating with life. The concert hall “Stora salongen” offers year-round concerts as well as theatre and dance performances, featuring both national and local artists.

You can also enjoy the latest feature films and live broadcasts from major opera stages on Närke’s biggest cinema screen. Conferences, lectures, and fairs are regularly organised – Sjöängen provides a venue for both meetings and experiences.

A different view every day

The art gallery is open all year round, with free admission and various exhibits. Beautiful and memorable artwork adorns Sjöängen, both inside and out. From the café and the magazine corner, you can enjoy amazing views of the water and the town promenade.

Wellbeing in focus

The Sjöängen Cultural Centre is constantly working to create safe environments where you can relax and enjoy yourself. With its strategic location next to Askersund Bus Station, Sjöängen is easy to get to and you can enjoy all that the centre has to offer at your own lei- surely pace. Around the corner you’ll find nice accommodation and small-town shopping, cosy cafés and restaurants. Askersund welcomes you to Sjöängen!

Treat yourself to a true experience!

Bring a friend to Askersund and seize the day. Enjoy a coffee and good food. Small town shopping or a walk along the waterfront. A wonderful concert or a theatre visit. And a comfortable bed. Welcome!

For more information, please contact VisitAskersund Turistinformation.

Curious about Sjöängen?

Each spring and autumn, an exciting program of activities and events at Sjöängen Cultural Centre is presented. Experience both the grand and the simple on a large stage in a small town. Please visit www.sjoangen.askersund.se for more information about the current program, tickets, and activities.

Show Consert

JOHAN STENGÅRD & ASKERSUNDS MANSKÖR

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LARZ-KRISTERZ