From Bockarna Bruse in the river to Holmberget – a walk through 700 years in Torshälla
Just seven kilometres north of central Eskilstuna lies Torshälla, granted its town charter in 1317. Along the Torshällaån river, visitors are greeted by artist Allan Ebeling’s sculpture group Bockarna Bruse (The Three Billy Goats Gruff), standing on stone foundations in the flowing river.
From Rådhustorget and its 1833 Town Hall, cobbled lanes climb the eastern ridge to Lilla torget, Bergströmska gården and Torshälla Church with 15th-century frescoes. Two blocks away at Eskilstunavägen 5, Ebelingmuseet offers free admission Wednesday to Sunday from 12:00 to 16:00.
Following the river northwards brings you to the Kvarnfallet rapids and the steps up to Holmberget with its viewpoint, Trinity Chapel and the sculpture Tors bockar.
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