11 places in Örebro for kids who love to run around

City Park and Stora Holmen

The city park’s playground is incredibly popular and attracts many families with children year-round. In the summer, the Ice Cream & Coffee café is nearby, as are several other cafés and restaurants in Wadköping. On the other side of the Svartån River lies Stora Holmen, Örebro’s very own children’s island. Year-round, there are small, charming houses in a mini-town, a playground, swings, exciting climbing areas, water play, and a Beaver Hill that inspires play in a natural setting. In the summer, there are also pedal cars, animals, and a miniature train. Stora Holmen can be reached via bridges on foot or by bike.

The Children's Garden

The children’s garden at Karlslund Manor invites kids to play and have fun in the great outdoors. Be sure to stop by the manor for a nice coffee break afterward (open from May to August).

Varbergaskogen and Voxparken

Varbergaskogen is a popular spot for young and old alike who enjoy fun and games. Swings, climbing structures, ropes, balance challenges, and fairy-tale trails are just some of the experiences to be had here. Right next door is Voxbadet, which draws visitors with its refreshing pool. Don’t forget to check out the mini-skatepark in VOX Park. Örebro Skateboard has a permanent setup with several ramps. 

Saxon Park

Brickeskogen features an adventure trail with a low-rope course, ponds, and other fun activities in a forest setting. Perfect for all young explorers.

The Hagen Play Area

The Hagen play area is located in Ladugårdsängen and is connected to Västra Grönpepparparken. It is inspired by Sweden as it looked in the past, so you’ll find barns, playhouses, a tractor, and wooden animals here. Read more about the concept behind Hagen and the various features there are to explore, for both young and old.

The Wild Trail in Hjärsta Forest

Vilda Stigen is a 2-kilometer-long trail that winds past several exciting spots to explore. There are places along the way where you can stop to have a barbecue, hang out, enjoy nature, or play. The Japanese Pond, the birch grove, the delta with several streams to play in, the frog pond, and the raven’s nest are just a few of the new spots along Vilda Stigen.

Tybble Park

Tybbleparken features fun play areas such as the Tarzan Jungle, a skate park, a pump track for young mountain bikers, and a kickbike track.

Vivalla Hill

Next to Vivallakullen , children can play on the large climbing structure and go down the long slide. There are also several nice walking trails that lead up the hill.

The Desert Forest

Near the hill mentioned above are the play areas of Öknaskogen. Here you’ll find a low-rope course and an obstacle course, swing sets, and a stable for hobby horses.

The short walking loop around Lake Ånnabo

Here, even the youngest adventurers can join in and explore Skogsmulle’s stroller-friendly hiking loop, which featureslots of fun questions and tips about nature along the way. The loop runs right next to the water, so when you’re done, you can settle in for a barbecue or a dip in the lake.

The Playhouse in Wadköping 

Wadköping isn’t just a trip back in time—it’s also a fun place for outdoor play. Here you’ll findthe Play Barn, whereyou’re welcome to try your hand at various tasks just as they were done “back in the day”—felting wool, churning butter, grinding coffee, washing clothes with a washboard and wooden beater, chopping wood, beating and scrubbing rag rugs, playing marbles, rolling barrel hoops, and much more. 

The Land of Fun

Lustiga Landet is a place full of experiences, challenges, and adventures. It features obstacle courses, mazes, a pentathlon, and other fun play stations for children of all ages. Lustiga Landet is located in Vintrosa, just outside Örebro, and is open from May through September. Learn more about opening hours, prices, and reservations ontheir website.

170 play areas in Örebro

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