Närke Culture Brewery
One of Sweden’s oldest microbreweries, Närke Kulturbryggeri, is located in the northern part of Örebro. They produce many different types of beer, ranging from lager to ale and porter. The brewery describes itself as both old and new at the same time. “No Slop!” is the motto guiding the brewing process. The brewery offers both beer tastings and brewery tours for groups of at least 10 people. You can also visit the Närke Bryggeripub every Tuesday.
Örebro Brewery
Örebro Brygghus is a small craft brewery located on Aspholmen in Örebro. Its focus is on producing craft beer with rich flavors—beer that the brewers themselves enjoy. At the brewery, you can take part in brewery tours that include tastings. During a tour, for example, you’ll learn more about the different types of beer, the brewing process, and the brewery as a whole.
Blåbergen
Want to try your hand at brewing beer? Book a beer-brewing event at Blåbergen, on the edge of Kilsbergen. Once the beer is finished brewing, you can have it delivered to Systembolaget in Örebro, take it home unfermented, or book an event where the beer will be served. Blåbergen can also help you brew a unique beer for your wedding or other celebratory events. If you’d rather sample the brewery’s unique beers, you can, of course, book a beer tasting instead.
Lihnell's Distillery
The family-owned Lihnells Distillery is located in Hjälmarsberg, just east of Örebro. Here you’ll find a wide selection of whiskey and gin, as well as rum and schnapps. As a visitor, you can, among other things, book tours of the distillery in advance, which take you behind the scenes. Afterward, you can sample the beverages at the nearby farm shop.
At Lihnells Distillery, you can also become a cask owner. This gives you the chance to be part of the journey, from the first drop to the finished bottle. As a cask owner, you’ll be invited to cask owner gatherings where you can taste your unique spirit and follow its development. As the icing on the cake, you’ll also get to help design the label for your bottles.
Askersund Brewery
In the heart of Askersund, at the northern tip of Lake Vättern, you can visit Askersunds Bryggeri. Here, they produce both light beer and various types of strong beer. You can also take a tour of the brewery, where you’ll learn about both the brewing process and the beautiful facilities. You can enjoy the brewery’s light beer on-site or buy it to take home. The selection of strong beers is constantly changing, so there’s always something new to try.
Sävenfors Lodge & Winery
Sävenfors Lodge & Vineri in Hällefors has been producing its own wine since 1999 under the name Grythyttan Vin. Over time, schnapps, vinegar, and ice cream have become an integral part of the product line. Swedish forests and mountains form the foundation of these products, as evidenced by flavors such as lingonberry, wild raspberry, and birch sap. If you’re a wine lover, be sure to take a guided tour of the winery, which includes a tasting. The lodge also features a food and wine café, where the wines determine what’s on the menu—rather than the other way around.
Hjulsjö 103
In the mood for a dry, crisp cider—and a trip to Hällefors? Then Hjulsjö 103 is the place for you. Here, they use wild-fermented apples to produce delicious natural cider. Hjulsjö 103 also features a bakery specializing in sourdough bread. While the bakery is open, you can take a tour of the cidery and sample both current and upcoming varieties.
Tip! Märta Westling—one of the founders of Hjulsjö 103—has written a book about the process of making their cider, detailing all the time and expertise that goes into the finished product. The book, titled *It’s Sunshine We Save*, won the 2025 Swedish Food Literature of the Year award.
