Hjälmaren and Vinön

Örebro

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Hjälmaren and Vinön

The best way to enjoy peaceful Lake Hjälmaren, extending just at the south of Örebro, is from a boat: come along on one of the cruises which start from Örebro harbour. The idyllic Vinön is Hjälmaren’s largest island and a popular destination among the inhabitants of Örebro and tourists. Vägverket’s free ferry will take you there.

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In the center of the city stands the stately Örebro castle, the gathering point in the city for more than 700 years. Once a simple castle for defense and prison, it was rebuilt as a royal castle during the Vasa era. Today the castle is an open tourist attraction, with tours, exhibitions, a restaurant and…

Wadköping is an open-air museum resembling the overall appearance of Örebro in the past. In the small wooden buildings from the 16th-19th centuries there are crafts shops, exhibitions, antiques and bakeries. Remarkable buildings include Cajsa Warg’s house and Kungstugan from the 16th and 17th centuries and writer Hjalmar Bergman's house.

Örebro Art Gallery, ÖBKHL

Örebro Konsthall displays contemporary art by Swedish and international artists through permanent and temporary exhibitions. More than 200 artworks are located outside the gallery and scattered around the city, an initiative culminating in the biennial Örebro Open Art festival.

Gustavsviks Upplevelsebad is a fantastic experience in a jungle-like environment with Europe’s longest wild water fall, water slopes, aquarium lagoons and a pool area for the youngest visitors. In addition to this, there are solariums, gym, an outdoor pool area and even a fishing pond with trout, a field for soccer and a beach-volley area.

In 2005, Stadsparken was ranked the fifth finest park in Europe, while the year before the park was voted the most beautiful park in Sweden. Experience the wonderful flowers and unwind in the restaurant or café at the Stadrädsgård. In the park you will also find Örebro’s largest playground.

Stortorget & St. Nicolai Church

Stortorget is one of Örebro’s most important historical places. This is where St. Nicolai Church, the city main church since the Middle Age, is located. The neo-Gothic town hall is also on the square with its glockenspiel, which in winter houses Sweden’s largest advent calendar.

From the 50-meter high platform of the water tower ”Svampen” you have an incredible view of Örebro and Närke, making it to one of the most popular tourist sites in the city. Here you will find a restaurant where to enjoy a good lunch buffet while enjoying the amazing view.

The cultural reserve Karlslund is a scenic area with a long history and is only five kilometres from Örebro centre. In this idyll you will find beautiful nature, cultural and industrial history, artisans' shops, a garden for children and an old mill hosting an exciting technological museum filled with experiences for the whole family.

Hjälmaren and Vinön

The best way to enjoy peaceful Lake Hjälmaren, extending just at the south of Örebro, is from a boat: come along on one of the cruises which start from Örebro harbour. The idyllic Vinön is Hjälmaren’s largest island and a popular destination among the inhabitants of Örebro and tourists. Vägverket’s free ferry will take you…

Stora Holmen in Örebro is an island just for kids. Rent a pedal car and drive around in the miniature town. Run about in the play area or pet the animals. The miniature train leaving from Trollebo Central will take you around the whole island. You can reach the island via bridges, but it’s more…