Järle Station
Start your tour in Järle, a small village with plenty to see: the Järleån River, beloved by canoeists; Linnéstugan, where Carl von Linné stayed during his travels through the country; Svalbo Café, known for its ceramics; and, of course, Järle Station.
Järle Station is the oldest train station in the entire country, built in 1854. The station features a café open during the summer where you can buy homemade pastries and enjoy the historic setting in the garden. From this small station, you can also take a vintage train on special occasions. The trip goes to the mining village of Pershyttan and the wooden town of Nora. If you prefer modern modes of transportation, you can take the car and continue the trip to the next destination. Read more onthe Järle Station websitefor information about the café and train schedules.
Siggebohyttan's Miner's Farm
The Siggebohyttan mining farmis a landmark that has played an important role in the history of Bergslagen. When the large building was constructed in the 18th century, it was so much larger than the villagers’ cottages that they called the farm “the castle.” The 40-meter-long house contains many well-preserved rooms, typical of what a wealthy miner’s home looked like around 1860.
A short hiking trail leading to the mine starts here. It follows the same route as the medieval church path, and along the way you can read about the history of ironworks in the area and the hard work that made the miners so wealthy. The trail is 800 meters one way. During the summer, the Siggebohyttan miners’ farm is open to visitors.
The Wooden Town of Nora
The tour continues toNora, along Lake Fåsjön and the scenic Three Lakes Road. Nora’s charming wooden town is picture-perfect, and the best way to experience it is by strolling up and down the cobblestone streets. Perhaps you’ll recognize the fictional town of Skoga from mystery writer Maria Lang’s novels?
Pop into a flea market or an antique shop, or grab a scoop of the daily special from the famous Noraglass if it’s summer. To continue with the historical theme, you can also visitGötlindhska gården, a beautiful townhouse that’s now a museum.
Pershyttan Cultural Reserve
The next stop on the tour,the Pershyttan Cultural Reserve, is a beautiful village with a fascinating history. The charming old houses and the machinery left over from the ironworks era tell a lot about the history of Bergslagen and Sweden, as well as Europe. From the 15th century to the early 20th century, Bergslagen accounted for one-third of Europe’s iron production. That era may be over, but the stories and places live on and make for perfect destinations for a day trip just outside Örebro.
Psst... Be sure to check the opening hours of the attractions beforehand, as many of them are only open on weekends or during the summer.
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