Skrapan, Västerås Explained

Skrapan
Location:Västerås, Sweden
Coordinates:59.6108°N 16.5498°W
Start Date:1988
Completion Date:1990
Roof:81m (266feet)

Skrapan ("The Scraper") is the commonly used name for the only skyscraper building in Västerås, Sweden. The building is 81 meters tall and was constructed from 1988 to 1990.[1] [2] At the top of the building is a bar called Skybar with a good view of lake Mälaren.

After the construction in 1990, it was the third tallest building in Sweden.

Currently, it is the fourteenth tallest building in the country.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tornen i stadssilhuetten. 2009-02-01. Swedish. industristaden.se.
  2. Web site: Kul att veta om Västerås. 2009-02-01. Swedish. vasterasmalarstaden.se.