[1] Askersund is a popular tourist destination with swimming and nature experiences.

Sophia Magdalena was designed by Olof tempelman and Askersund country Church by Jean de la Vallée and Erik Dahlberg.

On the other side of the water is Prince Gustaf's Castle, Stjernsund.

In the 19th century, Askersund was planned to be the site of one of the two supply fortresses for Karlsborg Fortress, located on an island in Lake Vättern, now belonging to Karlsborg Municipality.

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