With 155,000 inhabitants, Örebro belongs to a number of Swedish cities of equal size after the four large cities. The location in the country, the proximity to nature and a long tradition as a trading town have characterized Örebro. A city that is also the birthplace of a member of the current Swedish royal family!
The name
Örebro means "bridge over the gravel banks" and the city was founded as early as the 13th century where the main route through Central Sweden crossed the river Svartån. The oldest parts of the castle and St. Nicolai Church are of the same age as the city. The center is characterized by the castle and many beautiful buildings. Together, they create a city center that many consider one of the most beautiful in the country.
The location
The geographical location has always been one of Örebro's great advantages. Stockholm is two hours away and to Gothenburg it is only a little over three hours journey. It is four hours to Norway's capital Oslo and half of Sweden's population lives within a twenty mile radius of the city.
The story
In all times, Örebro has been a place for merchants, craftsmen and small businesses. The tradition lives on in our time. The large companies are few, an exception is Epiroc, which manufactures mine drills. The city is dominated by public services such as the government agency Statistics Sweden and different service companies, not least in the IT sector. Örebro is one of Sweden's university cities and there is also a university hospital here.
Big five of Örebro
5 attractions in Örebro
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5 cultural tips in Örebro
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5 day trips from Örebro
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Tips during your visit to Örebro
Tips on outdoor life near Örebro
Örebro is a small city with a lot of nature nearby. There are marked trails for hiking, biking and kayaking that easily take you out into nature.
Live a day as a Swede in Örebro
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Fika in Örebro
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Örebro Castle and tours
In the end of august we have the summer castle open daily between 10:00-17:00. During that time, you can book an entrance and walk around in the castle but also two times a day join an English speaking guided tour. The group price is 100 SEK per person and its possible to book this is advance. And if the group is more than 20 pax the tour will be exclusive only for your group. For more information please contact info@orebroslott.se.
Practical info about Örebro
How do you get to Örebro? How do you travel around when you're in place? Where should you live and which places to eat should not be missed? Here is some practical information that is useful when planning your visit to Örebro.