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Örebro 750 years jubilee Biggest party of the century The Jubilee Week
10 -15 August Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Vehicle and Motor Sports Day Sport and Health Day Culture Day Locally Produced Day Dance festival Jubilee Finale
Free for Everyone www.orebro750.se #orebro750
welcome! Örebro - Kumla - Hallsberg - Lekeberg In between Bergslagen’s formidable forests and Tiveden’s enchanting wilderness, the beautiful Närke plains extend. This is where Svealand’s most important roads have crossed since the Middle Ages, helping to create a region rich in history with excellent transport links. There are a lot of exciting things to do. Just take a look around. Pop into one of our tourist offices or visit any of the Infopoints, and we’ll tell you more. Number of inhabitants (31/3 2015) Örebro 143 098 Kumla 20 994 Hallsberg 15 378 Lekeberg 7 382
Largest employers Kommun, landsting, SCB, Örebro University, Atlas Copco, Ericsson, Malmbergs Elektriska, Kriminalvården, Procordia Food, Ahlsell, SJ, Posten.
Tourist information offices Örebro Örebrokompaniet Olof Palmes torg 3 Wadköpings turistbyrå Wadköping Örebro slott turistbyrå Open in the summertime and weekends Tel. +46 (0)19 21 21 21 www.orebrotown.com info@orebrokompaniet.se
InfoPoint
Hallsberg Railway station Tel. +46(0)582 68 53 36 www.orebrotown.com/ hallsberg www.hallsberg.se turism@hallsberg.se
infopoints
Hallsberg
Hallsbergs Bibliotek Alléhallen, Hallsberg Hotell Stinsen, Hallsberg Vita Krala, Haddebo Gó Glass, Hjortkvarn Tisarstrands Camping
Kumla
Servicecenter, Stadshuset Djupadalsbadet Växthuset entréhall, Kumla Sjöpark Kumla bibliotek Konst på hög, kaffestugan Djupadalsbadets camping ICA Maxi Kumla Kumla Hotel
Lekeberg
Kommunhuset, Fjugesta Sannabadet Fjugesta Tångeråsa Kyrka Av Jord, Vekhyttan Fyra Systrar, MullhyttanAteljé Mjölkboa, Mullhyttan Lekhyttans Kök & Kiosk Hallagården, Lekhyttan Lanna Lodge, Lanna, Vintrosa
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Gustavsvik Camping Tel. +46(0)19 19 69 50 www.gustavsvik.se info@gustavsvik.se
Götabro kursgård Fyra systrar, Mullhyttan Av jord, Vekhyttan
Örebro
Scandic Grand Behrn Hotell Clarion Hotel First Hotel Örebro Livin Hotell och Vandrarhem Länstrafiken Hållstugan/Willys Svampen Servicecenter, Rådhuset Scandic Väst Quality Hotel Örebro Vinön Örebro Airport Gårdsmejeri Ostbiten, Granhammar Sjökrogen Katrinelund Ånnaboda, Garphyttan Tysslingen, Café Svanen Smultrongården Konst och Hantverk, Brevens Bruk Hampetorps Camping
Sights
örebro castle Castle tours all year Many chapters in Swedish history have been written inside Örebro Castle’s thick walls. Sweden’s first Parliament Act was adopted here, and this is also where Karl XIII received the news that the 1810 Parliament in Örebro had chosen Jean Baptiste Bernadotte as heir to the Swedish throne. The castle’s oldest parts were built in the 14th century, and at the end of the 16th century, Duke Karl, who later became King Karl IX transformed the then dilapidated medieval castle into a magnificent renaissance castle. Today, the former royal palace has become one of Örebro’s biggest tourist attractions, with exhibitions, shows and other events held throughout the year. There is also a restaurant with fantastic outdoor seating in summer, conference facilities and assembly rooms.
During the summer, there are daily guided tours of Örebro Castle, a trip to times gone by. Hear about nobles, prisoners and servants and of known and unknown episodes from the castle’s history. The rest of the year the castle has guided tours every Saturday and Sunday. At Easter, it is “Witch Week”, and around Halloween “Ghost Week” when you can go on adventures in the middle of the night – but only if you are brave enough! During the school holidays, special guided tours are arranged for children, and on Saturdays and Sundays, you can book children’s parties at the castle.
Örebro Castle Tourist Information Office +46(0)19 21 21 21 www.orebrotown.com/ slottet Sat-Sun and daily JuneAugust
Castle Tours/info +46(0)19 21 21 21
Summer events: 23/6-10/8
30 min. tour kl. 11.00 Swedish kl. 11.30 Swedish kl. 12.00 English kl. 16.00 English
1 h. family tour kl. 13.00 Swedish kl. 14.00 English kl. 15.00 Swedish
8-21/6 + 10-23/8: Daily at 13.00 Rest of the year: guided tours Sat-Sun 13.00
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Svampen Magnificent view
Wadköping Open air museum
The water tower Svampen (the mushroom) was opened in May 1958. Since that time, Svampen has been one of Örebro’s most popular attractions. Since Svampen was built, approximately 8 million people have had the opportunity to see Örebro from its top.
In Wadköping, you’ll experience Örebro as it was before. The open-air museum was created in the 1960s and is made up of farms that were saved from demolition in the southern part of central Örebro. Today, it may be difficult to imagine that the small timbered farms were once Örebro’s grandest buildings.
Svampen was built during the period 1955-57 and was officially opened during spring 1958. The designer and architect was Sune Lindström, AB Vattenbyggnadsbyrån Stockholm. The tower is 58 metres high and can accommodate 9 million litres of water. Svampen has just over 100,000 visitors every year. There is a sister tower in Riyadh in Saudi Arabia which is 33% larger. Svampen is still used as a water tower. The water is pumped up into the hat which acts as a reservoir and a pressure equalizer for Örebro’s drinking water.
Dalbygatan 4 +46 (0)19 611 37 35 www.svampen.nu Daily 10.00-18.00
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Today, the small houses are used as handicraft shops, boutiques and museums; they are also used as dwellings, which makes Wadköping a vibrant part of town. Enjoy the atmosphere! Relax with a cup of coffee in the square. Smell the freshly baked bread from the bakery, see the wood-turner at work and visit one of the exhibitions in Cajsa Warg’s house (the cookbook pioneer) and the King’s cottage from the 16th century. In Wadköping there is always something happening so don’t forget to take a look at the calendar on the home page. Musical entertainment, summer theatre, puppetry and markets such as the popular Christmas and medieval markets, antique and bric-a-brac, and a “turn of the century” market.
Wadköping, Örebro +46(0)19 21 62 20 www.orebro.se/ wadkoping May-Aug, daily 11-17 Rest of the year TuesdaySunday 11-16
swimming
Gustavsvik - lost city Adventure water park
Djupadalsbadet Kumla
Alléhallen Hallsberg
There are adventure water parks, and then there’s Gustavsvik’s Adventure Water Park Lost City. On wooden suspension bridges, under the swaying palm trees, you climb up to the top of Europe’s longest wild water rapids. Then it’s full steam ahead! If that is not enough, then there are climbing-walls and water slides such as the incredible Space Bowl and Black Hole that start right next to the ceiling.
Djupadalsbadet is a modern family pool with activities for everyone. In the indoor swimming pool, there is a children’s adventure area, two water slides, a children’s splash pool, diving pool, climbing wall and a whirl pool. There is also a 25 m pool, a training pool, a gym, relaxation department, winter garden and a cafe. At Djupadalsbadet’s outdoor section there are heated swimming pools, a diving tower and large inviting grassy areas.
At Alléhallen in Hallsberg there is a popular family park with lots of pools to enjoy. Here you’ll be able to jump from 1 and 3 m; there is also a large water slide that is over 50 m long, a sculpture where the children can play and an outdoor pool. For the little ones there is a playland with palm trees, a water slide and a water sprinkler. There are two lanes for recreational swimming, water cannons, a training pool and a sauna. Also a sports hall, gym, cafeteria, sunbathing and grassy areas.
There is also the tropical lagoon, a large wave pool, jacuzzis and a complete play area for the youngest children. Gustavsvik also has a relaxation department, a 50 m training pool,
sun beds and a large gym. Outside you can bathe in the heated swimming pools and enjoy water slides, a children’s paddling pool, and large grassy areas where you can relax in the sun, or perhaps play a game of badminton or football, for example. Next to the water park is one of Europe’s best campsites, the 5-star Gustavsvik campsite with adventure golf, where you play in a miniature Örebro. inomhusbad och Europas största lekland inomhus!
Stenbackevägen +46(0)19 19 69 00 www.gustavsvik.se Open daily all year
Tip! Combine a visit to Northern Europe’s largest indoor swimming pool and Europe’s largest indoor playland! Book a family package with accommodation and entrance to Gustavsvik and the Lek & Buslandet, see page 5. Online booking: www.orebrotown.com. 4
Vattugatan 34, Kumla +46(0)19 58 87 00 www.djupadalsbadet.se Open all year round
Södra Allén 6, Hallsberg +46(0)582 68 53 75 www.hallsberg.se/allehallen Se webb för öppettider.
Sannabadet Fjugesta
open-air bathing Go swimming!
At Sanna bad and camping in Fjugesta there is a 50 m pool, a 10 x 20 m large swimming pool, water slides and a splash pool. There is also plenty of green areas where you can be sure to top up your suntan.
In the Örebro area there are lots of lakes where you can go swimming. From lake Hjälmaren to small lakes in the Kilsbergen nature area. See www. orebrotown.com for a map with a complete list over outdoor bathing places in the Örebro region.
Bergavägen 1, Fjugesta +46(0)585 487 99 www.sannabadet.se June - August
family attractions
Lek- & buslandet 7000 m2 of fun
Stora Holmen Children’s island
hallagården Mini-zoo, café and more
Tekniska Kvarnen Exciting museum
Lek- och Buslandet in Örebro is the largest indoor playland in the whole of Europe! Within the 7,000 m2 you will find almost everything. Climbing frames, slides, a ball pit, crazy cars, trampolines, bouncy castles, laser games and a baby corner. Also a restaurant and free wireless Internet access.
Stora Holmen is an island just for kids. Rent a pedal car and drive around in the miniature town. Run about in the play area or drop in on the animals. The miniature train that takes you round the whole island. You can reach the island via bridges. But it’s more fun to take the Wictoria ferry from Stadsparken in the summer.
On Hallagården in idyllic Lekhyttan you can enjoy a coffee and visit the local history museum. There is also a small zoo with animals such as alpacas, sheep, goats, rabbits and mini-pigs. There are also birds like emus, chickens, ducks and pigeons.
In Karlslund’s old mill building from 1889 there is a modern and exciting technical museum filled with experiences for the whole family.
Skomaskinsgatan, Örebro +46(0)19 33 21 21 www.lekobus.se Mon-Sun 10-20
Stadsparken,Örebro +46(0)19 14 96 10 www.storaholmen.se Open daily 30/4-16/8 10-18, on weekends until 14/9.
Hallagården, Lekhyttan +46 (0)19 29 20 92 www.hallagarden.nu 17/6-16/8: We-Su 11-17 Rest of the year Sa-Su 11-17
Ordinary opening hours: Sat-Sun 11-16 and open daily during the schools’ holidays in Örebro.
Kvarnfallsvägen 9 +46 (0)19 21 21 58 www.orebro.se/karlslund 5 km west of Örebro city
Leksaksmuseet For all ages
city playground Tivoli
Skojlandet For the little ones
Children’s House of Discovery
Leksaksnostalgirum (toy museum) is filled with over 2,500 toys from the 1950’s and 1960’s. The emphasis is on cars, trains and planes made of lithographed metal plate, but there are also toys made of plastic as well as a section for wooden toys.
A new playground close to Kumla city park that invites you to play for big and small. Here you can climb the circus tower, jump high on the trampoline and swing around the swing carousel. Take the opportunity to immortalize your visit at the photo wall.
Skojlandet is a playhouse for the little ones in an inspiring environment where the children can run and jump and play as much as they want!
How many teeth do you have? What is it like to sit in a wheelchair? At the Children’s Upptäckarhuset (House of Discovery) there are lots of activities for curious children. Here you can be a fire-fighter, open your own business, put on a stage show or try on the fantastic range of fancy dress costumes. Also café.
Kälkesta, Fjugesta +46(0)70 378 66 14 Tue 17.00-20.00 other 5
times by appointment. Route 204 towards Fjugesta
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Nastag. 13, Örebro +46(0)19 27 29 30 www.skojlandet.se Mon-Fri 10.00-18.00 Sat-Sun 10.00-17.00
Buy a Taste of Örebro-bag at Örebro Tourist Information office and enjoy a tasteful city walk in Örebro! Info: +46-(0)19 21 21 21.
Gärdesvägen 4 Hallsberg
+46(0)582 61 13 37 www.childrens.se
out in the nature
cycling Cycle city number one!
Hiking Bergslagsleden trail
Alpine skiing Storstenshöjden
cross-countrySkiing
Örebro is cycle city number one! There are 220 km of cycling and hiking trails and it is an easy and convenient way to get around. The Örebro City Hike and Run Trails take you along Svartån out to the beautiful countryside which is very close to Örebro city centre. Pack a picnic basket and try on one of the local cycle trails such as Hemfjärden runt, Lången runt, and, for those who prefer to expend a little more energy, Tysslingerundan.
Kilsbergen with its magnificent and exciting nature is a stretch of wilderness close to the city just two km west of Örebro. People have ventured here for decades to walk, swim, exercise and not least, to ski, both cross-country and downhill. This is where you will be able to enjoy views, the clean air, the silence and the wildlife which is right on your doorstep.
Storstenshöjden is 20 km of Örebro. There are nine specially prepared pistes, a “crossover land” and sledding slopes that attract families and skiing experts alike. The lift queues are seldom long; the five lifts have a capacity of 5,000 people per hour and it is extremely safe on the pistes.
If you prefer cross-country skiing, head for Ånnaboda right next to Storstenshöjden. There are more than 70 km of prepared ski trails ranging from short loops to the 27 km long Kilsbergsspåret that runs all the way to Nora. In Ånnaboda there is also a 5 km long artificial snow trail.
The 280 km long Bergslagsleden trail is one of Sweden’s longest hiking There is also one of the trails. The trail is divided country’s longest fully into 17 stages that are coordinated MTB systems, between 7 and 23 km nearly 950 km of trails in long. Stages 8-13 cross the Bergslagen in the north, Kilsbergen mountains and Kilsbergen, west of Örebro are easily reached from and Tiveden in the south Örebro. In Ånnaboda there are also several circular In Kumla, you can combine loops of different lengths. nature, culture and science with a cycle trip which takes Generally speaking, the you past 25 sculptures pro- terrain is more demanding duced by several prominent on the Bergslag trail the Swedish artists. There are also further north you go, and the further south you go, 5 leisure trails and MTB trails in Kvarntorp open-air recrea- the flatter the terrain. Maps and more information can tion area. A number of road be found on www.bergbike trails are also planned. slagsleden.se
Maps and information: www.orebrotown.com www.orebrotown.se/kumla www.bergslagencycling.se
Besides the Bergslagsleden trail, there are a great number of hiking trails in Örebro and throughout the county. Kvarntorp’s open-air recreation area is an attractive area with extensive plant and animal life, golf course, hiking trails, horse riding trails, barbecue areas and nature reserves.
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Maps and information: www.orebrotown.com www.bergslagsleden.se
Storstenshöjden Garphyttan +46(0)19 29 55 90 www.storstenshojden.se Open during the season
Ånnaboda, Garphyttan +46(0)19 29 55 00 www.kilsbergen.se Open during the season
ice skating Hemfjärden
more winter fun! Alpine and XC skiing
At Rävgången, in the southern part of Rynningeviken, the ice is prepared during the winter for ice skating. There are ploughed ice roads, one of which leads from Rävgången to Lindholmen which is 7 km long.
Sörbybacken and Vivallakullen are two ski slopes close to Örebro city. To the west is the gravel pit Karlslundsspåret where you can go cross-country skiing. In Kumla you can go alpine skiing at the Kvarntorpshögen slag heap. There is also sledding hill and prepared cross-country ski tracks in the area.
Rävgången, Hemfjärden +46(0)19 26 30 00 www.orebro.se Open during the season
www.kumlaskidforening.se www.orebrotown.com
green oases
National parks and nature reserves The nature is near! Garphyttan’s National Park, at the foot of Kilsbergen, is preserving the old cultivated landscapes characterised by stony, undulating terrain. Lush meadows full of flowers are surrounded by dense natural forests in one of Sweden’s oldest national parks. The park features several walking trails of varying lengths and difficulty. Around Kumla is Björka clay pit, and Hult’s and Viaskogen’s nature reserves. The latter offer diverse and sometimes unique species. There are walks, barbeque areas and an illuminated jogging track. In Hällabrottet, East of Kumla is Norra Mossby and Hällkistan. The nature reserve Skåle klint offers fantastic views of the surrounding countryside. Bring a packed lunch on a clear day and enjoy the scenery from above. Skåle klint is a part of the fault scarp which formed the southern shore of Lake Tisaren. Primary rock is dominant here and forms a majestic area where deep, damp rift valleys cut trough the area from several directions. From Skåle klint there are fantastic views. Skåle klint reaches a height of 195 m above sea level and around 95 m above the surface of Lake Tisaren! At the edge of the hill is Skåle farm where farming was still being carried out well into the 1960s, nowadays the land around the farm is 7
used for grazing. The area is well equipped for visitors, with car parks, a beach and barbeque areas etc. Dovrasjödalen is a popular destination due to the area’s wilderness character with long, narrow lakes which lie in a deep rift valley in the bedrock. The nature reserve Herrfallsäng is a classic habitat with nearly 300 known species of vascular plants. More info: www.lansstyrelsen.se
city park Örebro
wildlife Birds and snakes
The City Park in Orebro has been nominated Sweden’s most beautiful, and has been ranked fifth in a vote for the most beautiful parks in the whole of Europe.
Tysslingen is a swan lake which beats all others – Europe’s largest single resting area for swans. Thousands of swans come here on their way north to gather their strength before continuing their journey. In the spring, up to 4,000 birds can be seen on one day. Alnängarnas water park is an oasis of tranquillity within walking distance from the city. In the area you will find hiking trails, barbecue areas and much more. In the midst of the greenery, is the popular Naturens hus where there is a restaurant and a cafe.
The park has many specific areas. The beautiful Blomstergatan and the tranquil Klostergården are two of them. There is also the rose garden with nearly 200 different varieties of roses, and the herb garden with over 100 different kinds of herbs.
Continuing eastbound, and you will reach Hjälmarstranden with its nature reserve Rynningeviken and Oset, which has one of the country’s richest bird-watching areas.
Kumla city park Park with greenhouses
Bergaskogen Fjugesta
Kumla Sjöpark with 30,000 m2 of water, bridges, beaches and park areas is a meeting place for everyone. Here you will find Sjöparken’s greenhouses including an orangery, a winter garden and a restaurant.
Bergaskogen is just north of Fjugesta and is a wonderful green area with old and new forests of pine, spruce, oak and hazel trees. During the spring, the white and blue anemones bloom as well as the Lily of the Valley, and during the autumn, you can fill your basket with berries and mushrooms. The many pathways and trails in the area make it easy to get around and the area is partly accessible for disabled people
Close to the city park is the large playground Tivoli, see page 5. The oark is directly connected to Djupadalsparken, where you can play miniature golf and relax on the restaurant’s outdoor terrace
Kvismaren, southeast of Örebro, is a classic bird lake with a very rich variety of species. During the autumn you will be able to see more than 10,000 cranes gather on their way south. Next to the Kvismaren is Öby Kulle, where early in the spring, you can see hundreds of grass snakes that have recently emerged to warm themselves in the spring sun.
Naturens Hus, Oljevägen 15 +46(0)19 18 95 50 www.naturenshus.se East of Örebro city
Tysslingen, Rånnesta +46(0)19 28 30 40 www.tysslingen.com 1,2 km norttwest of Örebro
bathing, boating and more
lake Hjälmaren Boat trips and bathing
Vinön Idyllic island
boating Sluice & guest harbour
Katrinelund Lake Hjälmaren
Just east of Örebro, lake Hjälmaren extends. It is best to enjoy this beautiful lake from a boat, so come along on one of the cruises which start from Örebro harbour. M/S Gustaf Lagerbjelke runs lunch cruises, evening cruises with a shrimp feast and it will also take you all the way to Hjälmare Canal, a trip where you will be able to experience the opening and closing of the sluice gates in Örebro and in the canal.
The idyllic Vinön is Lake Hjälmaren’s largest island and a popular destination among the inhabitants of Örebro and tourists. Trafikverkets free ferry will take you there. It is best to leave your car on the mainland and rent a bicycle on the island. Vinön is experienced best on two wheels.
For those with their own boat, you can easily take the sea route to Örebro. The guest harbour is situated in the city centre and the entrance channel is from Röda tunnan in Hjälmaren’s westernmost part. On the way in you pass the bird reserve Oset, the Water Park with Naturens Hus, Osetbron and the guest harbour. You then pass Skebäcksbron to get to the sluice.
Katrinelund is surrounded by wonderful nature and has stunning views of Lake Hjälmaren. From 12 till late, the kitchen offers an extensive menu with delicious and harmonious flavours. Take a walk, a swim in the blue or enjoy a cold beer on the jetty. Katrinelund is well worth the trip, there’s something for both adults and children.
The programme and timetable can be found on www.lagerbjelke.com.
3-17 of August, you can go on a sightseeing trip with the renovated boat M/F Liden on the river Svartån. See www.mfliden.se
On the island there are taverns, a bakery, hiking trails, beaches, exhibitions and artistic performances. Sights, events and activities: www.vinon.se Tavern: www.vinonsvardshus.se Ferry times: www.trafikverket.se
The beaches around Hemfjärden, the part of Hjälmaren closest to Örebro, are popular hiking areas. This is also where the popular, 40-kilometre-long bicycle trail around Hemfjärden is (the western part of lake Hjälmaren). You cross the lake at Norra Ässundet by using a bicycle ferry. The lake has of course many popular beaches.
Tip! Gather a bunch of friends at Ribbåt & Sjömeny – a guaranteed fun-filled experience! After a fantastic trip around the lake, you step ashore on the jetty at Katrinelund’s Tavern and enjoy a threecourse seafood meal. Information: www.katrinelund.se. 8
After you have passed through the sluice gate, the journey to the guest harbour continues via Wadköping, Stora Holmen and Stadsparken (the City Park), where you arrive at the guest harbour on the southern side of Svartån (the black river). During the height of the summer, weeks 25-33, the sluice gate is opened and closed regularly and there is no charge. For the rest of the year see www.orebrohamn.com.
Örebro Harbour: www.orebrohamn.com Hjälmaren: www.hjbf.se Hjälmare kanal: www.hjalmarekanal.se
Katrinelund - Stora Mellösa +46(0)19 44 90 62 www.katrinelund.se ca 30 km east of Örebro
canoeing and fishing Some of the country’s most diverse canoeing waters are also found here. You choose if you want to paddle from the city onto lake Hjälmaren, in Vättern’s outer archipelago, or leisurely make your way down the winding Nittälven, with the wilderness as your closest neighbour. Don’t forget you fishing rod, in Lake Hjälmaren and Svartån you can fish without purchasing a permit, otherwise a fishing permit is required in most areas.
shopping
Örebro city Shopping
Marieberg Shopping
farm shops and excursions Take a trip outside the city
The shopping areas in Örebro are extensive but amazingly enough concentrated to a small area. Many of the stores can be visited in a single afternoon. Besides the shopping malls and the national retail chains, the city offers unique shops that offer classic clothing, vintage artefacts and furnishings mixed with delis, a food hall and much more.
The Marieberg area, 9 km south of Örebro is a large shopping mecca that continues to expand. Besides the newly renovated Marieberg Galleria (shopping mall) with its 100 or so shops, restaurants and cafes, there are a number of large retail outlets in the area, for example IKEA and Bauhaus.
To take a trip outside the city centre and visit one or a few of the fantastic farm shops can brighten any day. And we have plenty of them! Here is a selection of some of them. More farm shops and maps are available from: www.orebrotown.com
Normal opening times in Örebro city Mon-Fri 10.00 - 19.00 Sat 10.00 - 16.00 Sun 12.00 - 16.00 www.cityorebro.com
Säljarevägen 1 Mon-Fri 10.00 - 20.00 Sat 10.00 - 18.00 Sun 11.00 - 18.00 www.marieberggalleria.se 7 km south of Örebro
Kavat children’s shoes
Atria Lithells Sale
The Swedish shoe industry first developed in Kumla. The popular children’s shoe brand Kavat is carrying on this tradition. Come and find bargains in the factory outlet store!
Atria/Lithells in Sköllersta is Sweden’s largest food company, and at their factory outlet, you can purchase meat and convenience foods.
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Radiogatan 2, Kumla +46(0)19 761 22 19 www.kavat.com Mon-Fri 11-18, Sat 10-14
Hallagården is in the picturesque village of Lekhyttan between Örebro and Karlskoga. There is a cafe in wonderful surroundings, rooms to rent, yarn manufacturing and rabbit breeding. Tant Grön and Hela Härligheten. An adventure for all the senses! The “Grön skön” store, with its garden, greenhouse and a cafe in Vintrosa. Enjoy home-made cakes, amidst beautiful greenery, flowers, beautiful flower pots, creative craft materials, heartfelt gifts, clothing, jewellery and carefully selected interior fittings for both indoors and out. An oasis filled with inspiration for the whole family. Smultrongården is a really romantic place. Here you can purchase home decorations and ornaments from among others, SIA and Green Gate and clothes from Odd Molly.
At Lantliga Rum you will be able to relax and gain inspiration to make your everyday life more beautiful. At Granhammar at Gårdsmejeri Ostbiten you can purchase cheese from the farm’s cows and yarn from the sheep and angora goats. Sickelsta farm shop in Kumla offers a variety of products for both yourself and your horse and Sy och sprätta in Sannahed sells fabrics and sewing accessories, handicrafts and plants. Ankis Magasin in Käxle sells delightful home furnishings in a romantic style. Hammarverket in Skärmartorp has products for the garden, handicrafts and woodwork as well as herbal teas and vegetable sap. In Mullhyttan at Fyra Systrar you will find old and new, sometimes it’s old that has been freshened up, and sometimes it has never been used at all, for example, beautiful linen towels from 1957.
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Sockenvägen, Sköllersta +46(0)19 300 300 www.atria.se Mon-Fri 7.00-16.30
There is always something happening at Marieberg Galleria.Performances, children’s activities, fashion shows and much more. See www.marieberggalleria.se for more information.
museums
military museum Sannahed
VW museum Pålsboda
stonework museum Hällabrottet
shoe industry museum Kumla
These days it is calm in the small community between Kumla and Hallsberg. But 100 years ago, Sannahed was one of Sweden’s largest military practice grounds and barracks. Enjoy a walk through the 2.5 km trail “Regementsmarschen” (the Regiment march).
You remember the “Beetle”? Holmgren’s Volkswagen museum is the world’s largest private collection of VWs. Stroll through the classic car model’s history and see all of the models from 1949 until 1975. There’s actually one that was built in 2004, one of the last of the original design.
East of Kumla, stone has been quarried and worked since the Middle Ages. A new museum is being created here depicting the history of the stonework with a marble collection and a unique collection of full-scale plaster models used by the sculptors and ornament makers.
At the footwear industry museum in Kumla, time stands still.One of the floors still looks exactly as it was the day the old shoe factory Bengtar-sko closed down. This is where handmade shoes are manufactured which you can purchase in the shop.
There is a newly opened equipment store which is 150 m north of the military museum. It is a storage building built for military purposes and it is also a shop. Today it houses around 19 different museums which all have different themes depicting how we once lived.
Gjuterivägen 25, Pålsboda +46(0)582 400 10
Also take a look at the stately hall of the officers mess, see the Museum of military history and the cottage of the Hussar officers which depicts how the Hussar Corps had their barracks during the 19th century. KumlaSannahed’s old homestead museum is next to the museum on the other side of the road.
Sannahed, Kumla Information/guided tours +46(0)19 58 80 00 Guided tours Sundays 28/6-16/8 kl 14-17 www.orebrotown.com/kumla
Information/Opening times
www.vwmuseum.se 30 km south om Örebro
+46(0)19 58 80 00 Open Sundays 1/6-30/8 kl. 14-17. Closed 21/6
Information/guided tours
www.orebrotown.com/kumla
Sveavägen 19, Kumla +46(0)19 58 81 87 Information/guided tours +46 (0) 19 58 80 00 skoindustrimuseet.se Mon-Fri, 13-17 May-Sept also Sa-Su 13-16
Fossil museum Sköllersta
petrol station museum Vretstorp
school museum Hardemo
Visit Sweden’s largest fossil museum is in Sköllersta and for the past 20 years it has been housed in a 16thcentury farmhouse south of Örebro. Call for a tour of the museum. Excursions to the south of Sweden can be arranged.
Travel back in time to the petrol stations of the 1950s. Just outside Vretstorp is a reconstructed Shell station from the golden era of big American cars complete with pumps, oil cans, signs, a vending machine and other objects characteristic of the period. In the museum shop, you can buy souvenirs and gadgetry from the 50s and 60s.
More than 40 years before the Swedish school reform was introduced, teaching started in Hardemo parish. The school which was used every day up until the 1960s is now a museum and displays the classroom and the teacher’s accommodation from the end of the 19th century.
Knällinge Sköllersta +46(0)19 23 04 11 www.fossilmuseum.se
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Yxhultsvägen, Hällabrottet
Haggrenstorp, Vretstorp +46(0)582 720 45 www.mackssons.se
Hardemo, Kumla +46(0)19 58 80 00 Guided tours Sundays 21/6-30/8 kl. 14-17
www.orebrotown.com/kumla
historical places
st. nicolai church tångeråsa church
Brevens bruk Historical village
Riseberga Monastery ruins
Järle station Vintage railway
Stortorget (the town square) is one of Örebro’s most important historical places. This is where St. Nicolai Church is, the city’s principal church since the Middle Ages, but also the place where Jean Baptiste Bernadotte was elected heir to the throne in 1810. The neo-Gothic town hall is also on the square with its glockenspiel. In Tångeråsa, you can visit one of Sweden’s oldest wooden churches. Open daily 6-26/7, kl. 13.00-17.00.
The small industrial community Brevens Bruk, 50 km southeast of Örebro is a cultural treasure. The village is different from other mining communities as a result of all the yellow buildings from the 17th century onwards which can be seen throughout the well-preserved village.
Riseberga Monastery outside Fjugesta was founded in the 12th century. At its height it owned 240 properties in six provinces, but Gustav Vasa and a great fire in 1546 put a stop to its activities and the buildings were left to decline. Guided tours are arranged every Wednesday at 18.00 throughout the summer
In Järle, you can really travel through time. The vintage train departs from the tiny station and takes you to the “iron-makers community” Pershyttan and to the idyllic “wooden” town of Nora. Järle station is actually the oldest in the country. It was built in 1854 next to Sweden’s first railway line. Vintage trains depart throughout the summer.
KARLSLUND Nature and culture
Boo mansion A cultural treasure
Kvarngården Mullhyttan
Hallsberg railway station
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, artisan towns, shops, a garden for children and Tekniska kvarnen, page 5.
Discover a real cultural treasure in the forests near the border to Östergötland. Around the fairytale castle Boo with its pinnacles and turrets is Boo mansion and its estate. Many of the buildings were constructed in the ancient Greek style. Marvel also over the exciting flora and rich wildlife.
Kvarngården in Mullhyttan is a living historical environment. In the area, there is an old mill used by the village since the 18th century. With the help of a 2.4 m water wheel, organically grown wheat and rye is milled into flour which you can buy in the little shop. In the wood-fired baker’s cottage, Hyttkaka and Kvarnbröd are baked.
Hallsberg plays a central role in the Swedish rail network, the marshalling yards there are the largest in Scandinavia.
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Karlslund Manor House and Gardens +46(0)19 21 62 20 www.orebro.se/karlslund
+46(0)582 405 40 boohembygdsforening.se Boo/Hjortkvarn
Riseberga, Fjugesta +46(0)706 57 91 94 hembygd.se/riseberga 3 km south of Fjugesta
Kvarngården, Mullhyttan +46(0)70 657 91 94 www.mullhyttan.nu
Ervalla, Järle +46(0)587 502 90 www.nbvj.nu
Hallsberg was created as a result of the development of the main line between Stockholm and Gothenburg which was completed in 1862, with the station area being completed a few years later.
art and culture
county museum Art and history
Bergöö house Karin and Carl Larsson
Örebro Konsthall Open art Art in the city Contemporary art
At Örebro County Museum in Slottsparken (the Castle Park) you can experience everything from silver treasures from the Viking age to contemporary art. You will most certainly be fascinated by the jewellery and weapons in Klenodkammaren or try your luck on a dig “as an archaeologist” in the exhibition “Secrets in the earth”. Look at the model of Örebro, 200 years ago or make your own gold coins in the antiquity exhibition.
Artist Karin Larsson, born in Hallsberg worked in the shadow of her famous husband Carl Larsson. But with her elegant furnishings and beautiful textiles, Karin Larsson was far ahead of her time. In her parents’ home, Bergööska huset several of Karin’s creations are on display, both furniture and paintings. You will surely recognize several of the items, but you may not know who was behind them.
Örebro Konsthall is a contemporary art gallery with short-term exhibitions, it aims to provide exciting art experiences for the people of Örebro and visitors to the city by displaying Swedish and international contemporary art which is of a high quality.
The popular family exhibition “Fågel, fisk eller mittemellan” depicts a fantastic world of animals and plants, here you can experience the Örebro artist Karl Axel Pehrson’s works of art with all your senses. Look at the famous Guldbaggen that has been the model for Sweden’s most prestigious film prize, do an art puzzle, listen to the water lapping up against the shore or play in the jungle room.
The largest room is decorated by her husband Carl’s impressive murals of the Bergöö family and Hallsberg of that time.
Feel the tranquillity of our beautiful Atrium courtyard, or take a walk around the building to look at our fine collection of public art. We also have a well stocked museum shop, including jewellery, arts and crafts, toys, books and products unique to the museum.
The model railway museum, which is adjacent to the Bergööska hus, has a large model railway marshalling yard depicting Hallsberg. You will find more information at www.hallsberg.se/ bergooska
+46(0)582 68 53 35
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Olaigatan 17 B, Örebro +46(0)19 21 49 00 www.orebrokonsthall.se
+46(0)582 68 53 37 www.hallsberg.se/ bergooska
Örebro undergoes a transformation on the 14th of June when the summer’s biggest art event takes over the centre of the town. A manifestation of contemporary art that breathes and pulsates throughout the city. Stroll around the streets and squares, eat well, meet people, shop and enrich your day with art that will stay with you a very long time. Earlier Open Art exhibitions brought spectacular items such as the 13 meter high sculpture ”Big Yellow Rabbit” (2011), see picture above.
This year’s summer exhibition in Bergööska huset is called ”Kvinnliga avtryck”, about women in the Örebro region from the 19th century until today.
Östra Storgatan 5, Hallsberg Engelbrektsgatan 3 +46(0)19 602 87 00 www.olm.se
Örebro Open Art is Sweden’s most surprising art exhibition! In one of Sweden’s most beautiful city centres, experience art that takes you totally by surprise.
Galleri Örsta Kumla A new glow-in-the-dark exhibition building makes Gallery Örsta Sweden’s most exciting art gallery. The gallery looks like it In the Gallery, the Nordic region’s finest artists will be presented. The gallery was designed by architect’s office Claesson Koivisto Rune and has an area of 350 m2.
Örsta 511, Kumla +46(0)19 57 88 23 www.galleriorsta.se Closed June-August
Among the the 2015 Open Art artists are the worldfamous Chinese artist Ai Weiwei.
Örebro city www.openart.se 14th of June - 6th of September
Tip! Experience OpenART Kids - art for kids where you can both experience and create art. More information: www.openart.se
art and culture
art on high Kvarntorpshögen, Kumla Kvarntorpshögen slag heap is Sweden’s most remarkable industrial heritage. The hot slag that was formed when oil was extracted from shale during the second world war created a hill more than 100 m high. It is now a popular place for people to visit and provides a different exhibition environment for the sculpture exhibition “Konst på Hög” (Art on High). The unique sculpture park located on top of the slag heap collects works of several of the country’s leading artists, such as Lars Vilks, Peter Johansson, Ulla Viotti and Lenny Clarhäll. Nearly every year, another work of art is added to the collection. Kvarntorpshögen also offers a magnificent view of the Närke plains. Since its inauguration in 1998, more than 350,000
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people have visited Konst på Hög, which from the outset attracted much media attention, including the Hollywood inspired sculpture, ”JOHANSSON” by Peter Johansson. Are you one of those people who have not yet risen to the challenge to climb the steps? There are 427 of them, welcome! For more information see www.besegrattrappan.se
Tip! Experience the art of Kumla’s central parts via the art walk “Konst på Stan”, consisting of 14 works of art; and don’t miss this year’s concert on Kvarntorpshögen 1 August. More information will be available on www.orebrotown.com/ kumla
Theatre and music Concerts and more
Örebro 750 years 2015
Örebro Concert Hall, the home of the Swedish Chamber Orchestra under the direction of Thomas Dausgaard has taken a clear position on the international stage, and since 2004 has regularly toured Europe, Japan and the United States. In addition to the classical music genre you will find everything from rock and pop to children’s and young people’s events on the programme.
In 2015 Örebro is celebrating 750 years. This is celebrated with a variety of activities and events. The Jubilee will focus on three different areas: cooperation with existing events, the financing of new projects with a Jubilee fund, and the arrangement of a Jubilee party in August 2015.
In front of the church of St Nicholas, Örebro, is the largest Christmas concert, O Holy night, performed every year on the 2nd Sunday of Advent (see picture above). Örebro County Theatre is located in the prestigious Örebro Theatre and produces more than 300 performances every year. At the slightly smaller Nya China theatre (New China) special guest performances and children’s and young people’s performances are arranged, and at the Hjalmar Bergman theatre you can see the National Theatre’s touring performances. At Conventum’s arenas, you can experience everything from rock and pop to musicals, shows and fairs.
Kvarntorp, Kumla Information/ guided tours +46(0)19 58 80 00 www.orebrotown.com/ kumla
Exhibition: Open May-September daily 6.00-23.00 Café, Open daily June-August 10.00-20.00 Café:+46(0)730 46 96 78
www.orebrokonserthus.se www.lansteatern.se www.conventum.se www.ohelganatt.se
The Jubilee celebrations will continue throughout the year ending with O Holy Night. The anniversary celebrations will be held in Örebro over a period of one week in August 2015 with a variety of activities and events for all citizens of Örebro and beyond. More information about the Jubilee year, arrangements, events and of course the anniversary celebrations will be posted at regular intervals on the Internet.
www.orebro750.se
Production: Örebrokompaniet AB Printed by Trydells Tryckeri, 2015. Cover photo: Hans Jonsson Photo: Carina Remröd, Catarina Axelsson, Katarina Rönnbacka Nybäck, Ove Lundqvist, Gunn-Viol Kattilakoski, Ermanbrix, Ulrika Eriksson, Christer Pöhner, Björn Fransson, Josefine Jahnsson, Fredrik Welander, Patrik Lindell, Maja Eriksson, Eva Widlund, Petter Koubek, Pavel Koubek, Ullabritt Jonsson, Alexander von Sydow, Jimmy Führ, Mikael Sundberg, Skillnad AB, Fredrik Kellén, Therese Andersson, Magnus Westerborn, Ulrika Gustavsson, Karin Moberg, Göran Ekberg, Dan Lindberg, Magnus Wahman, David Nyman, Anna Iderot Bjelke, istockphoto.com.
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accommodation online booking: www.orebrotown.com Hotels Behrn Hotell +46(0)19 12 00 95 Stortorget 12, Örebro www.behrnhotell.se Best Western City Hotel +46(0)19 601 42 00 Kungsgatan 24, Örebro www.cityhotelorebro.se Clarion Hotel Örebro +46(0)19 670 67 00 Kungsgatan 14, Örebro www.clarionorebro.se Elite Stora Hotellet +46(0)19 15 69 00 Drottningg. 1, Örebro www.elite.se
Scandic Hotel Grand Örebro +46(0)19 767 43 00 Fabriksgatan 23, Örebro www.scandichotels.se Scandic Hotel Örebro Väst +46(0)19 767 44 00 Västhagagatan 1B, Örebro www.scandichotels.se Viiby Krog, motell +46(0)582 701 11 Marka, Vretstorp www.viibykrog.se Ånnaboda/Storstenshöjden +46(0)19 29 55 00 Ånnaboda, Garphyttan www.kilsbergen.se
camping/chalets
Rösavi vandrarhem +46(0)19 56 04 56 +46(0)709 88 69 93 Rösavi, Kumla www.rosavi.se Vandrarhemmet Oden +46(0) 70 512 17 15 Örebrovägen 17, Odensbacken www.vandrarhemoden.se Vandrarhem Hagastrand 10 +46(0) 70 936 04 11 Hagastrand 10 www.hagastrand10.se
Örebro City Vandrarhem +46(0)19 611 11 44 Tunnelgatan 3, Örebro www.orebrocityvandrarhem.se
Odensvi gård +46(0)704 03 19 00 Odensvi 623, Vretstorp www.odensvi.net
b&b/rooms
Rosängens B&B/Stugor +46(0)19 24 67 85 Sommarrovägen 20, Örebro www.rosangen.se/b&b
Hotell Göta +46(0)19 611 53 63 Olaigatan 11, Örebro www.hotellgota.se
Gustavsvik Camping +46(0)19 19 69 50 Sommarrovägen, Örebro www.gustavsvik.se
Backa gård B&B +46(0)582 400 55 Pålsboda www.backagard.n.nu
Hotell Hjalmar +46(0)19 611 90 35 Storgatan 23, Örebro www.hotellhjalmar.se
Hampetorps Camping +46(0)19 45 30 15 Hampetorp, Odensbacken www.hampetorpscamping.nu
Berga, Bo på lantgård +46(0)585 310 49 Berga gård, Fjugesta www.berga.net
Hotell Stinsen +46(0)582 457 50 Stortorget 3, Hallsberg www.stinsen.com
Kumla Golfcamp +46(0)19 58 70 80 Högtorp, Kumla www.kumlagk.se
Blankhult, Klockhammar +46(0)70 542 25 43 www.blabergen.com
Hotell Storgården +46(0)19 12 02 00 Fredsgatan 11, Örebro www.hotellstorgarden.se
Lekeberga gård, stuga +46(0)19 29 11 32 +46(0)70 629 11 32 Lekeberga - Sälven, Vintrosa
Hotel ibis Styles Örebro +46(0)19 17 07 07 Stenbackevägen 2, Örebro www.ibishotel.com
Sanna Bad & Camping +46(0)585 811 99 Bergavägen 1, Fjugesta www.sannabadet.se
Kumla Hotel +46(0)19 57 90 20 Stationsgatan 4, Kumla www.kumlahotel.se
Tisarstrands Camping & Stugby +46(0)582 250 52 Tisarstrand, Hallsberg www.tisarstrandscamping.se
Lannalodge Hotell +46(0)19 16 40 70 Lanna, Vintrosa www.lannalodge.se
Ånnaboda camping +46(0)19 29 82 18 Ånnaboda, Garphyttan www.annabodacamping.se
Quality Hotel Örebro +46(0)19 20 50 00 Boglundsg. 2, Örebro www.choicehotels.se Sanna Kroa Motell +46(0)19 29 44 14 Sanna, Vintrosa www.sannakroa.com
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Blå Bergels lilla Spa Röcklinge 428 +46(0)19 28 00 12 www.blabergen.com Boo Egendom +46(0)582 450 40 Hjortkvarn www.booegendom.se Bäcks gård B&B +46(0)768 48 42 94 Bäck 517, Vintrosa www.backsgard.se Christinas Gästgifveri B & B +46(0)70 393 09 09 Ervalla Gård
hostels
Esstugans gård, Hjortkvarn +46(0)70 724 88 21 +46(0)582 320 02 www.esstugan.com
Fridhem vandrarhem +46(0)19 17 90 07 Sannahed Gränby 109, Kumla www.boifridhem.se
Frösvidal B&B +46(0)19 28 31 43 Frösvidal säteri, Örebro www.frosvidal.se
Hvilsten Vandrarhem +46(0)70 567 02 51 Mällsavägen 11, Stora Mellösa www.hvilsten.se
Hagbackens gård B&B +46(0)70 768 86 08 Mosjö-Råby, Örebro www.hagbackens-
Livin Vandrarhem STF Örebro +46(0)19 31 02 40 Järnvägsgatan 22, Örebro www.livin.se
Magria +46(0)585 104 91 Magria Norrgården, Fjugesta Naturliv B & B Brandstorps Gård +46(0)19 46 92 30 www.naturliv.se
Djupadalsbadets Camping +46(0)19 58 86 83 John Norlandersg. 50, Kumla www.camping.se
Mogetorps Wärdshus +46(0)19 28 20 71 Mogetorp, Ervalla
Lillåns B & B +46(0)70 202 70 52 Grytängsvägen 28-30 www.lillansbborebro.se
Vinkasten Vandrarhem +46(0) 705 12 44 60 Borgmästargatan 17, Örebro www.vinkasten.se
First Hotel Örebro +46(0)19 611 73 00 Storgatan 24, Örebro www.hotellorebro.se
Livin Hotel +46(0)19 31 02 40 Järnvägsgatan 22, Örebro www.livin.se
Hästen & Hunden Bed&Breakfast/Bed&Box +46(0)19 57 32 08 +46(0)705 61 38 96 Stene by 512, Kumla www.hastenochhunden.se
bedandbreakfast.com
Huldas Gård +46(0)19 57 31 72 bokn: +46 (0) 73 039 70 02 Julsta 406, Kumla
Slussen B&B +46(0)705 86 02 82 Oljevägen 6, Örebro www.slussenorebro.se Sixtorps friluftsgård +46(0)585 487 00 (bokn.) Stenbäckens friluftsgård +46(0)19 609 04 02 (bokn.) Stensötan, lägenhet +46(0)70 910 16 16 Tegnérgatan 17, Örebro www.stensotan.se Sörby Säteri +46(0)19 23 80 97 Norrbyås 414, Örebro www.sorbysateri.se Tallbacken, stuga +46(0)19 57 30 11 Julstorp Hardemo, Kumla www.kumla.se Torsta gård +46(0)19 23 64 32 +46(0)704 49 69 38 Torsta 108, Kumla www.torsta.eu Hallagårdens B&B +46(0)19 29 20 92 Lekhyttan, Vintrosa www.hallagarden.nu Vita Krala B&B +46(0)582 301 11 Haddebo 205, Hallsberg www.vitakrala.com Villa 18 +46(0)70 511 41 79 Längbrogatan 18, Örebro www.villa18.se Villa Backa +46(0) 70 318 58 18 www.villabacka.se
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