Kulturområde Åsby Skantzen

The Åsby-Skantzen cultural area in Hallstahammar is a popular area for both locals and visitors. The area stretches from Skantzö guest harbor in the south up to Trångfors forge and power station in the north. There are various walking routes on existing footpaths and cycle paths. Partly on asphalt but largely on gravel. Many stretches directly adjacent to the water. Sörkvarnsforsen's nature reserve with its flowing water also provides the opportunity for noble fishing. You can buy a fishing license at Sörqvarnforsen's sport fishing. It is precisely the proximity to the water and the cultural history that exists in the area that makes the area a popular excursion destination. If you want to try canoeing, you can rent a canoe/kayak from Lakeside adventure for tours on Strömsholm's canal. Several different tour suggestions are presented on their website.

Strömsholm's canal had its administrative center in the area during its heyday and today you can visit a tool museum and see a working lock model in the buildings located at Skantzen. An audio tour of the site has been developed and is available all year round. Guided tours in groups take place during the summer months. If you want to experience real locks from land, it is possible to see from mid-June to early August. Then locking of pleasure boats takes place on Strömsholm's canal, which runs through the entire area. Here, locks are locked in the same way today as they were over 250 years ago, everything is done manually.

Skantzö Bad & Camping is open all year round for those who want to camp and during the summer the outdoor bath is very popular with families who appreciate pool bathing. If you want to stay overnight, you can rent one of Skantzö Bad & Camping's camping cabins or check in your caravan. Tents are of course available in the area.

Åsby Hotell](https://asbyhotel.se/) offers modern hotel rooms and conference facilities with various activities in the area. The hotel has a newly built spa department that is appreciated by hotel visitors.

Opportunities for coffee / eating are available all year round at Skantzen Kanal café and Åsby Hem & Trädgård.