Örebro
Örebro is a modern city located in the small province of Närke in Svealand in south central Sweden. It's located on the flat Närke plains, surrounded by vast forest areas.
Understand
Örebro was previously known as a shoe manufacturing center.
Get in
By plane
There are daily flights to Örebro from Malmö, Copenhagen and Stockholm/Arlanda
By train
Örebro is located near Hallsberg which is Swedens premier train hub. Train connectivity is therefore excellent from all over Sweden.
By car
E20, E18 and riksväg 50 all connect in Örebro.
By bus
Swebus express offers bus services from most major cities.
By boat
Get around
The city center is easily explored on foot. There is a well functioning network of city buses servicing all parts of the city. All regional and city buses stop at resecenter (next to the train station). Järntorget also functions as a hub for the city buses. The municipality offers bicycles for rent if one wishes to explore the city by bike. Enquire at the tourist agency in the castle.
See
- Örebro Castle is one of Sweden's most photogenic. Tours are available.
- The city park has been voted Sweden's most beautiful, and a visit is recommended in the summertime.
- Wadköping is a man made old town where lots of old cottages that used to be spread out in the city have been gathered in to one place.
Do
- Gustavsvik is northern Europe's largest water funpark. It also has one of Swedens finest campings and "adventure" minature golf in it's vicinity.
- The watertower Svampen (The Mushroom) is a local landmark and offers panoramic views of the city and a hosts the water museum/workshop Aqua Nova.
- Örebro läns museum has exhibits year round.
- Örebro Konsthall displays different art exhibitions.
- The Swedish Chambermusic Orchestra resides in Konserthuset and holds concerts year round.
Itineraries
- Trollhättan is a part of the itinerary 'Sixteen days in Götaland and Svealand'
Learn
Work
Buy
Eat
Budget
Mid-range
Splurge
Drink
Sleep
Budget
Mid-range
Splurge
Contact
Stay safe
Its very safe
Cope
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