Plenty of art to discover in Örebro

Discover the art of Örebro

Art in every corner of the city

Art comes in many forms. Sometimes it’s on a building wall, other times it’s a popcorn machine. Or why not in the form of a giant park bench? There’s a wide variety of public art to discover in Örebro—and even an app to help you find it all.

Read more at "Nine Cool Artworks in Örebro"

OpenArt – Art for Everyone in the Heart of the City

Every other summer, Örebro hosts OpenArt—a unique art exhibition featuring works by artists from around the world. The artworks are displayed on streets and in squares throughout the city center. OpenArt 2026 will be the tenth edition. Over the years, hundreds of artworks have brightened up the city center and given thousands of visitors the opportunity to experience art in Örebro.

Learn more at OpenArt

Wonderland at Örebro Castle

The major summer exhibition at Örebro Castle in 2026 is *Wonderland*—by British artist and art photographer Kirsty Mitchell. Here, you step into a fairy-tale world filled with large-scale images of magical creations and enchanting forest scenes. Every detail has been meticulously crafted by the artist herself—in memory of her beloved mother.

New Perspectives at Örebro Art Museum

Örebro Art Gallery at Kulturkvarteret, with its ever-changing themes and fascinating perspectives, is a place to discover modern art. Admission is free, and the gallery is open every day except Sundays.

Learn more at Örebro Art Museum

The Art Bunker

Konstbunkern is a group of artists with a wide range of artistic interests, based in Örebro. They run Bunkern Gallery, Paviljong Lux (pictured), and Örebro’s open art wall. Learn more about their creative projects on their website and Facebook.

Learn more at Konstbunkern

Sculpture and Painting at Galleri Nord

Galleri Nord is Örebro’s oldest private art gallery. It showcases exciting and established artists, both Swedish and international. If you’re curious about contemporary art or want to invest in new art for your home, a visit here is a must.

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Open Painting on Örebro’s Open Art Wall

Are you itching to paint? Head over to Örebroväggen behind Sörbyskolan and let your creativity run wild. Örebroväggen is run by Konstbunkern and is an open art wall where anyone can paint—for free and without an appointment. Everyone is welcome here to paint and express themselves artistically.

Over 40 art galleries

There are certainly more than just a handful of galleries throughout Örebro County. Here, you can visit as many as 42 (at the time of writing). Together, they offer a wide variety of art to discover and experience. Why not head out on a gallery safari using the list below?

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Go on an art excursion

If you’ve developed a taste for art, there’s more to discover throughout the county. How about a former slag heap, a brewery district, and an old mine? Art can be found where you least expect it.

Hallsberg

Upstairs in the Bergööska House, you’ll find the reception hall, which has now been converted into an exhibition space. Here you’ll find art by Carl and Karin Larsson, as well as exhibitions about Karin Larsson and her artistic career, the history of the Bergöö family, and the Hallsberg straw hat factory.

Information and hours of operation for Bergöövåningen

Karin Larsson was born in Örebro and grew up in Hallsberg.

Nora

Half an hour from Örebro lies the charming wooden town of Nora, where the Bryggeriet neighborhood is a must-visit destination on the art scene. Here you’ll find a variety of arts and crafts and cultural experiences—brasswork, glass art, and a textile workshop. Don’t miss the first weekend in September, when the annual art and culture festival Ljusstråk genom Nora bergslag takes place.

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A variety of arts and crafts await you in Nora. Photo: Frida Edlund

Kumla

The neighboring town of Kumla also offers a variety of art. The most striking attraction is Konst på hög, a sculpture park located on the enormous slag heap known as Kvarntorpshögen. It has been named Sweden’s most unusual attraction—and if you visit the slag heap, you’ll understand why.

Information about opening hours at Konst på hög

A work of art resembling a church with a tower, made of a semi-transparent material. It stands on a grassy field, with a blue sky in the background. — Artwork at Kvarntorpshögen in Kumla.

Ställberg

Once upon a time, it was Europe’s deepest iron ore mine. Today, it is undergoing a complete transformation into a creative hub. The old chambers of the Ställberg Mine are now filled with cultural, social, and experimental events, and the mine’s industrial history is literally embedded in its walls. Ställberg Mine is located an hour and a half’s drive north of Örebro and is a place that must be discovered and experienced.

Programs and information at Ställbergs Mine

An abandoned mine with visible lichen at sunset. — Above ground at the mine in Ställberg. Photo: Petter Cohen

More Art in Bergslagen

Paper mill museums, mills, smelting houses, and libraries – discover and experience exhibitions throughout Bergslagen at a variety of locations. Visit the Konstrum Bergslagen website to learn more about where and which exhibitions are currently on display.

Exhibitions in Bergslagen

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Nine Cool Artworks in Örebro

Take the opportunity to go on an art hunt in Örebro. For example, check out these works of art that adorn the streets, squares, parks, and public spaces.

Four brown statues can be seen in the distance among the blades of grass.

The unique sculpture park "Art on High"

At the top of the Kvarntorpshögen industrial heritage site, “Konst på hög” awaits. Just take a stroll among works by some of the country’s leading artists.