The Castle of Örebro

For over 700 years Örebro Castle has kept a watchful eye on everyone crossing the bridge on the River Svartån. The oldest part of the castle, a defence tower, was erected in the latter half of the 13th century. This tower was added to in the 14th century to make a larger stronghold, and towards the end of the 16th century most of the impressive castle we see today was built. Many important events in Swedish history took place here. For over two hundred years it has been the residence of the county governor, but a great deal is open to the general public, with art, music, good food, exhibitions, guided tours, conferences and lots more.

The City Park

The City Park, Stadsparken, in Örebro is where you can see beautiful works of art in delightful settings. There is also an outdoor theatre, a café, tennis courts and a large playground. At the west entrance is the Botanical Garden with a greenhouse, a shop, a restaurant and a café.

Wadköping open-air museum

Beautifully situated on the banks of the River Svartån in the centre of Örebro and a part of the City Park is the little wooden village of Wadköping. The village consists of a collection of ancient buildings from Örebro and the surrounding countryside. There are 18th-century timbered buildings in traditional red, and lovely bright 19th-century wooden houses which have all been moved to this site along with two museum buildings - the King´s House (16th century) and Cajsa Warg´s House (17th century). Nowadays, Wadköping is thriving with cafés, craftsmen, shops, museums, exhibitions, a theatre, puppet shows, a hair-dresser and much more.

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The water tower of Svampen

Ever since it was built in 1958, Örebro´s famous Water Tower, Svampen, (The Mushroom) has been an attractive site for tourists. From the top, over 50 metres above ground level, there is a fantastic view of Örebro.

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Karlslund Manor House and gardens

Karlslund Manor House and its gardens are a fascinating blend of natural and cultural history, only a stone's throw from the middle of Örebro.

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