Nora – The Wooden Town of Bergslagen

A charming town with gossip mirrors

This charming little wooden town is only about a 30-minute drive or bus ride from Örebro. Strolling through Nora is like taking a trip back in time. The town has won international awards for its well-preserved historical and cultural environments, and many houses and farms look just as they did in the 1700s and 1800s. Gossip mirrors, lush courtyards, and cobblestone streets all contribute to Nora’s special charm.

10 Tips for Things to Do in Nora

Visit the Brewery District, a charming neighborhood with shops, restaurants, and cafés.
Take a guided tour of Götlindska Farm, Nora’s best-preserved 19th-century manor house.
Enjoy Noraglass’s fresh ice cream.
Explore the Pershyttan Cultural Reserve, just 10 minutes from Nora. There’s a summer café here housed in a historic train car.
Have lunch on a waffle from Selma G along the boardwalk.
Browse through a selection of delicious delicacies at Nora Ost.
Go see a summer play at Stadra Theater.
Go on a flea market tour in downtown Nora and other parts of Bergslagen.
Discover Maria Lang's fictional town of "Skoga," inspired by Nora.

A historic village with red houses and lush greenery all around. — The beautiful old houses and remaining machinery from the ironworks era in the mining village of Gamla Pershyttan, Nora. They tell a lot about the history of both Bergslagen and Sweden. Photo: Frida Edlund

On the Visit Nora website, you can read more about hotels and other accommodations, get recommendations for restaurants and cafés, and discover many other things to do in Nora.

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