Most people are pleasantly surprised by Örebro when they visit the town for the first time. Not only are they taken with its beauty, with its old-time town centre, the medieval castle on its island in the river Svartån, but also with its city pulse, entertainment, shopping, musical scene and culture.
With approximately 135,000 inhabitants, Örebro is Sweden's seventh largest town. It is big enough for a wide range of choice in most areas, but small enough for distances to be short. When you visit the town centre you will find almost everything within walking range, and in the surrounding area you will find magnificent scenery, beautiful wooden towns and two of Sweden's largest lakes.
Did you know?
- Örebro is Sweden's demographic centre, and 70 per cent of all Swedes live within 300 km of Örebro.
- The largest indoor play world is in Örebro.
- Jean Baptiste Bernadotte, later king Karl XIV Johan was appointed successor to the throne at the Parliament (Riksdag) in Örebro 1810.
- Örebro is one of few places in Sweden where you can fish for rainbow trout free of charge – in the city centre.
- Örebro is proud of its connection with cultural figures such as film maker Josef Fares, interior designer and TV presenter Ernst Kirchsteiger, sports commentator Claes Runheim, author Maria Sveland, and dance profile and judge on TV’s Let’s Dance Dermot Clemenger.
Are you visiting Örebro?
Then visit the tourist and visitor's portal www.visitorebro.se where you can book accommodation, find information on sightseeing, events and activities. You can also contact Örebrokompaniet www.orebrokompaniet.se, Örebro's marketing company and tourist organisation.
