Nature & Adventure

Örebro Marina and Örebro Lock

Published August 17, 2020 / Updated May 20, 2026
Örebro Guest Harbor is located right in the heart of downtown Örebro. On your way here, you’ll pass beautiful nature reserves, a water park, Naturens hus, and an easy-to-navigate lock.

If you have your own boat, taking the water route to Örebro is a great option. The guest harbor is actually located right in the heart of the city. The approach is from the Röda tunnan lighthouse in the westernmost part of Lake Hjälmaren. On your way into Örebro, you’ll pass the Oset and Rynningeviken bird sanctuaries, as well as Alnängarna, Naturens Hus, and the marina. After a gentle passage through the locks, the journey continues toward the city center via Wadköping, Stora Holmen, and Stadsparken. The guest harbor is located at Hamnplan, just a stone’s throw from the castle.

Many boats are moored in a marina. The sky is gray-blue and reflects in the water.
On your way to the Örebro guest harbor, you'll pass the marina.

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