Welcome to Borås
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Borås is a modern city that has many sides. With its rich
cultural life, vibrant city centre and many favourite little spots,
there is something for everyone. Come along and discover your own
side of Borås! With more than 100,000 inhabitants,
Borås is Western Sweden's secondlargest city, and a city that is
constantly changing. Some people think of Borås as a textile city.
Others think of it as a city of sculptures, an entrepreneurial
city, a shopping city or a design city. In fact, Borås is all of
this. And a lot more.
The story of Borås begins with industry. Wherever you go today,
you still encounter the large, beautiful industrial buildings that
were built during the 19th Century. This is a legacy from the time
when companies such as Algots and Borås Wäfveri put the city on the
map. During the heyday of the textile industry in the middle of the
20th century, 70 per cent of the city's inhabitants were employed
in the textile sector.
Today, the wing-beats of history move in time to the machine
noise of the past. The old industrial premises have been converted
into the factories of the future, with modern research, technology
and fashion design carrying on the textile city's heritage. Borås
is now a Nordic centre for the textile and fashion industry, with a
long tradition and a bright future.
Few cities the size of Borås can offer such a large, rich and
varied selection. Culture, shopping, good food, a lively nightlife
and exciting experiences are always close at hand. And you will
find something for everyone here!
It is clear to see that Borås is a city of culture and
sculpture. The cityscape is characterised by world-class
international art, and the Borås International Sculpture Festival
is arranged here every other year. Best known of course is Jim
Dine's nine metre-tall Pinocchio, yet there is much more to see and
be fascinated by. Join a guided sculpture tour or discover the City
of Sculptures on your own!
Central Borås is home to cosy cafés, fine restaurants and
exciting shops all tightly packed in. Visit an outdoor café at
Sandwalls Plats, with views towards Viskan, or move between the
bars after the sun has gone down. Or why not do both?
Borås has been named a Fairtrade City, a diploma awarded to
municipalities that are engaged in ethical and sustainable
consumption. In practice, this means that the municipality lives up
to stringent demands as regards ethical procurement, conducts
extensive information work and offers a wide range of Fairtrade
products in shops, cafés, restaurants and workplaces.
Borås is a family city. Here you will find Borås Zoo, one of the
largest zoos in the country and a popular destination for both
children and adults, where you can easily lose a whole day among
exotic animals and exciting activities. See the animals of the
African savannah at close quarters, or visit some of Sweden's large
predators.
In Borås you will also find Navet Science Center, a building
that is filled with natural sciences, technology, mathematics,
culture and exciting experiments. Here, adults and children of all
ages can play, solve problems and learn about everything from water
in ancient times to the infinity of space.
In Borås you are never far from sights and adventures, and the
city also has plenty of centrally located campsites, cabins, youth
hostels and hotels. There are also several bathing places on the
outskirts of the city. Perfect for playing and lazy days!
Borås is full of wonderful memories and fantastic experiences.
All you have to do is come here and find them!
Welcome!