The Steam Hotel in Västerås – a building with a remarkable history!
The Nordic Conference on Eating Disorders will take place at the Steam Hotel in Västerås (Ångkraftsvägen 14, 721 31 Västerås, Sverige).
Originally constructed as a steam power plant in 1917, the 18-storey industrial structure has been transformed into a modern meeting venue located directly on the shores of Lake Mälaren.
Everything in One Place
All parts of the conference, including keynotes, presentations, workshops and parallel sessions, will take place inside the hotel. You will not need to move between locations during the day, making it easy to follow the programme.
Food, Atmosphere and Opportunities to Relax
Steam Hotel offers several restaurants and seven bars, including a rooftop restaurant and bar on the 18th floor with views over Lake Mälaren. Across the building, industrial architecture is combined with softer materials, and the various dining areas and lounges offer comfortable spaces to meet, work or unwind between sessions.
On the 7th floor, you will find the hotel’s spa and relaxation area, which can be booked during your stay. Here, you have access to several pools, saunas, and open relaxation areas with stunning lake views, providing a calm, restorative environment after a full conference day.
Hotel guests also have access to the gym between check-in and check-out, offering a wide range of training options for those who wish to stay active during their visit.
The hotel provides additional leisure activities, including shuffleboard, billiards, arcade games, and bookable karaoke rooms, offering further opportunities to relax and socialise outside the conference programme.
Just outside the hotel, you will also find beautiful walking paths along the lakeside, ideal for a short break or a breath of fresh air.
How to Get to Steam Hotel
From Västerås Central Station:
- 5 minutes by taxi
- 5–10 minutes by bus (lines 2 or 3 to Kraftverksgatan)
- Approximately a 15-minute walk along the lake
Train connections:
- Stockholm – 58 minutes
- Gothenburg – 4 hours
- Malmö – 6 hours
Airports:
- Västerås Airport – 7 minutes by car or 19 minutes by bus
- Arlanda Airport – 1 hour 10 minutes by car or 1 hour 40 minutes by bus
By car:
- Stockholm – 1 hr 15 min
- Gothenburg – 5 hours
- Västerås city centre – 5 minutes
Parking:
The multi-storey car park Däcket is located about 100 metres from the hotel. Parking is available overnight. Main opening hours are 05:00–22:30, with night-time access via a QR code at the entrance.
If You Are Staying at Another Hotel
Participants choosing accommodation in central Västerås will find several hotels near the central station with easy access to the conference venue. Travelling to Steam Hotel takes approximately 5–10 minutes by bus or taxi, or around 15 minutes on foot along the waterfront.
Västerås offers a wide range of restaurants, cafés and shops. Popular dining options include:
- Kajplats 9 – a classic brasserie by the harbour
- Hermanas – flavours inspired by Mexico and the Caribbean
- Pråmen – seasonal dining on a moored boat
- Frank – a well-known city-centre restaurant with bold, straightforward dishes
The city combines urban life with easy access to nature, and the lakeside promenades are a favourite among locals and visitors alike.