Västerå is a village in Umeå Municipality, in Västerbotten County, Sweden. Västerå lies at 213 m above sea level. The nearest city is Umeå, 33 km to the southeast. Among the landmarks around are Umeå City Church (34 km), Västerbottens Museum (33 km) and Tavelsjö Church (9.2 km). Among the natural features are Norrforsen (27 km).