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Boio Kö · Västerås · English · 2026
Housing queues in Västerås.
Västerås is Sweden's 6th largest city, home to ABB's global presence and Mälardalen University. Mimer dominates with ~10 000 apartments. Shorter queues than Stockholm despite being 1 hour by train (SJ Mälartåg).
Primary housing queue
Other queues to register with
- Heimstaden Västerås · Various · Visit →
Practical advice for Västerås
Västerås has solid Stockholm-train-connection (1 hour to T-Centralen) but with vastly shorter queues. Many young professionals choose Västerås for the housing access. ABB hires extensively — relocation packages often include temporary housing.
FAQ
Is Västerås a Stockholm commuter town?
Yes — Västerås is 1 hour from Stockholm Central by SJ Mälartåg. Many people work in Stockholm but live in Västerås for the queue advantage. Mimer has 3-6 year central queues vs Stockholm's 15-25.