Örebro Travel Guide

 
by Dizzyhead
 
  •   Örebro
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  • The castle is behind me.
      The castle is behind me.
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  • watch out for these birds in Stadsparken.
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  •   Things to Do
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Pro

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 It's cute, not too small or big 


Con

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 Hmm... can't think of any general con. 


In a nutshell

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 The city of bicycles 

 

Explore Örebro

Things to Do  

Stadsparken.

Stadsparken., Örebro

 Dizzyhead Says:  This park the city took over 1971 and started to develop it have done a very good work. Because it won a competition 2004 and the price was, that it was the most beautiful park in Sweden that year and 2006 one of the fifth most beautiful parks in Europe. So then you... 

Svampen.

Svampen., Örebro

 Dizzyhead Says:  It is a rebuilt water tower and today it is a café, restaurant and they have daily exhibitions. It is 58 meters high and was built 1957. There is one copy in Saudi Arabia. It is free entrance to the tower. You have a very good view from here over Örebro. Outside it is a free... 

Wadköping.

Wadköping., Örebro

 Dizzyhead Says:  This is a very famous and beautiful open air museum in Örebro. One of the tourist attractions you have to visit. In Wadköping you have some exciting musuems as Kungsstugan anad Cajsa Warg´s house from the 1700th century. you can find a place here which sell old books, and... 

The 700-year history of Örebro Castle

The 700-year history of Örebro Castle, Örebro

 Karl_Kaviar Says:  In the Middle Ages the castle was involved in warfare repeatedly, and up to 1568 it was besieged in all nine times. However, there was no question of any major alterations until the latter part of the 16th century.In 1560, King Gustav Vasa’s youngest son, Karl (later King... 

Hotels  

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Restaurants  

Wadkoping Cafe: Wonderful and varied buffet at lunch time

Wadkoping Cafe: Wonderful and varied buffet at lunch time, Örebro

 Laura_Mexico Says:  We got to the museum before midday and were planning to look for a restaurant in downtown to have lunch later, but we felt hungry before we finished seeing everything there was to see and we were lazy to walk all the way to downtown and back to the museum again. We then... 

Shopping  

Wadköpings Historiska.: Buy viking souvenirs.

Wadköpings Historiska.: Buy viking souvenirs., Örebro

 Dizzyhead Says:  Here they sell many interesting kind of jewelleries and I brought a viking thing here. I was very satisfied with the thing I bought. I bought an old viking symbol of Frej. Frej is the God for harvest and sexuality. In Svarvarehuset in Wadköping you find this shop and they... 

Slottsmagasinet.: Interesting souvenirs here.

Slottsmagasinet.: Interesting souvenirs here., Örebro

 Dizzyhead Says:  This shop is situated in the castle and it has also outside the shop where all the guided tours start. you can findd many interesting things, gifts and souvenirs here for family and friends. Here you find very interesting and pretty things for your relatives.... 

Kavalkad.: Beautilful antique things here.

Kavalkad.: Beautilful antique things here., Örebro

 Dizzyhead Says:  Every time I visit Örebro I usually make a visit to this shop. I like what he sells, but I dont remember if I havent bought anything here. He sells good secondhand things of very good quality. All kind of secondhand furnitures and so. 

The tourist office.: Football things from Örebro SK.

The tourist office.: Football things from Örebro SK., Örebro

 Dizzyhead Says:  You can buy gifts and souvenirs from Örebro SK also called ÖSK. It is a football club which plays in Allsvenskan, which is the highest division in Sweden. You can buy all kind of souvenirs a football club sells. 

Slottsmagasinet.: Post card of the castle.

Slottsmagasinet.: Post card of the castle., Örebro

 Dizzyhead Says:  The shop is in the castle of Örebro and they sell many other things here too. Buy a post card of the castle and send a wish to your family and friends. That can be nice to get a post after your visit in Örero. A good memory, and maybe they get excited to visit Örebro... 

Local Customs  

The tourist office.

The tourist office., Örebro

 Dizzyhead Says:  You find the tourist office in Örebro at Olof Palme´s square 3. here you can get all information about Örebro and also the region. They have a gift shop and aslo sell sport things from Örebro SK , the local football team. 

What to Pack  

Sunset and Sunrise

Sunset and Sunrise, Örebro

 sim1 Says:   The daylight hours (hours between sunrise and sunset) vary a lot between the winter and summer months. People may expect to see the midnight sun during the summer, because they are in Scandinavia. But this is not true for Örebro, because you are not far enough north in the... 

Climate in Örebro

Climate in Örebro, Örebro

 Leipzig Says:   There is no special rainy seasonAvg. Temp. in Spring: max.: 4 – 16°C ( 39 - 60°F ); min: -4 - 5°C ( 25 - 41°F )Avg. Temp. in Summer: max.: 19 – 21°C ( 66 - 70°F ); min: 9 - 11°C ( 49 - 51°F )Avg. Temp. in Autumn: max.: 4 – 16°C ( 39 - 60°F); min: 0 - 8°C ( 32 – 47°F )Avg.... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Drink coffee in Stadsparken.

Drink coffee in Stadsparken., Örebro

 Dizzyhead Says:  Stadsparkens café is situated in a big park with the river. It is very beautiful and if you come here a perfect summer day, you have to buy a coffee or a cold ice cream. This is a beautiful place to relax or bring a date here during the day time, and if you have kids they... 

Sports & Outdoors  

LIF handboll.

LIF handboll., Örebro

 Dizzyhead Says:  Lindeskolans IF plays in the highest division in handball in Sweden, but they dont play the games in Lindesberg. But that will change from season 2020-2011, then they will play in Lindesberg sport stadium. So, if I was in Örebro and Lindeskolan plays a game, I would go and... 

Örebro SK on Behrns Arena.

Örebro SK on Behrns Arena., Örebro

 Dizzyhead Says:  Here Örebro SK plays their home games in football. They have one very good team and they play this year in the next highest division. They play in black and white colours. If you are here during the season, go and see them. Just your own equipment. 

Favorites  

Tourist Information.

Tourist Information., Örebro

 Dizzyhead Says:  Here you find all information about Örebro and all other destinations and tourist attractions in the region. You also get professional help from well educated guides or people from the tourist office. They love to help you so dont be shy with your questions. 

Helpful man in the church.

Helpful man in the church., Örebro

 Dizzyhead Says:  Well, when I walked around and took pictures in Örebro I met a very nice guy. He showed me around in the church and told me stories about it. I wish all people could be like that. I also got some left over candles from the church which I use now at home. It is a very good... 

Free maps here.

Free maps here., Örebro

 Dizzyhead Says:  At the tourist office you will get free maps and brochures about Örebro and the reion around Örebro. You can also get from other parts of Sweden too. Usually it doesnt cost anything, so just take the things you need and just take it because it is free. In the future maybe it... 

The main church in town

The main church in town, Örebro

 Laura_Mexico Says:  My friends and I just walked by this nice church..... it was the weekend and it was already late so it was closed and we couldn't take a peek inside. But I was very impressed with the building itself so I made this picture. Probably the inside isn't as spectacular anyway... 

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Map of Örebro