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Örebro, Sweden

Örebro is the seventh-largest city in Sweden, the seat of Örebro Municipality, and capital of Örebro County. It is situated by the Närke Plain, near the lake Hjälmaren, a few kilometers inland along the small river Svartån, and has a population of approximately 126,000 in the city proper.

Type CityPopulation 126,000

Why go

  • City in Närke, Sweden.
  • Served by Örebro Airport (ORB).

History

Örebro is the seventh-largest city in Sweden, the seat of Örebro Municipality, and capital of Örebro County. It is situated by the Närke Plain, near the lake Hjälmaren, a few kilometers inland along the small river Svartån, and has a population of approximately 126,000 in the city proper. It is one of the largest inland hubs of the country, and a major logistic and commercial operating site.

Restaurants & places to go

Sallad Inn
Restaurant · fast food Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 · salladinn.se
Indoor
Max
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-01:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-03:00; Su 10:00-01:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 2 Boglundsgatan · max.se
Indoor
Sushi Yama
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-20:00; Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 11:00-18:00 · 1 Säljarevägen, Örebro, 702 36 · sushiyama.se
Indoor
Burger King
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 3 Monologgatan, Örebro, 703 70 · burgerking.se
Indoor
ChopChop
Asian, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:30-22:00; Sa-Su 11:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 1 Monologgatan, Örebro, 703 70 · chopchop.se
Indoor
Henkas på Aspholmen
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-14:30 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 11 Skvadronvägen, Örebro, 702 27 · henkas.se
Indoor
KFC
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-01:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-03:00; Su 10:00-01:00 Features: takeaway · 5 Monologgatan, Örebro, 703 70 · kfc.nu
Indoor
McDonald's
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: PH,Mo-Su 00:00-24:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · mcdonalds.se
Indoor

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Airports

Örebro Airport (ORB) 12 km to the centre
Örebro, T, SE — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Borlange, Malmoe (OpenFlights route data).
Indoor | Outdoor
Karlskoga Airport (KSK) 41 km to the centre
Karlskoga, T, SE — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Laxå Airfield 46 km to the centre
Laxå, T, SE
Outdoor
Sticksjö Private Airstrip 16 km to the centre
T, SE
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 1 km from the centre
Outdoor
Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 11 km from the centre
Outdoor
Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 12 km from the centre
Outdoor
Åbäket
Ferry route
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Örebro, Sweden
Örebro, Sweden
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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Örebro Airport (ORB); 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: ORB has direct flights to 2 destinations on 0 airline (incl. Borlange, Malmoe). By water: 3 ferry terminals within 20 km; routes include Åbäket.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Örebro, Sweden. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

SJ
National rail

Tours & experiences

Sight seeing tour
Sightseeing