The neoclassical railway station at Eskilstuna was opened by King Oscar II in 1877. Thankfully it has been modernised somewhat since then. The station faces north towards the city centre, just a few hundred yards away. If you arrange to pick up a hire car here you'll find it's a convenient spot for exploring Eskilstuna. Much of the old town is arranged in a grid plan and if you cross to the east bank of the river you'll find the NR53 that can whisk you up to the E20 east-west highway quickly.
With a hire car it's easy to explore Eskilstuna from the railway station. Head for the old part, Gamla Stan. You'll find on cobbled riverside streets and typically Swedish wooden houses. Klosters Church is a fascinating historic landmark, as well as the next door iron statue, commemorating the town's blacksmith history. Other highlights include Parken Zoo, with a theme park inside, and Munktellmuseét and Factori industrial museums. Eskilstuna stands on the River Eskilstunaan, which runs between two large lakes and much of the surrounding landscape is dominated by stretches of water. Despite the industrial heritage here the scenery is still picturesque.
