Askersund is a picturesque little town on Lake Alsen, which is connected to Vättern by a narrow channel. There is an ICA (grocery shop) here, where you can even find a relatively large number of organic products.

Askersund has two churches, an idyllic beach promenade and walking paths, restaurants, cafés, a local history museum and Sagers Stuga, the oldest house in Askersund.